The Powerlist

Cal Enters the 2020 Recruiting Game with Verbal from #18 Forrest Frazier

Forrest Frazier of Eastern Iowa Swim Federation and Iowa City High School has verbally committed to the University of California, Berkeley for 2020-21.

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Colorado Swimmer Surprised by Military Mom at Swim Meet

A Regis Jesuit High School swimmer received quite a surprise at a swim meet on Sunday afternoon. Camille Shifrin, a…

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#15 Abby Arens Verbally Commits to In-state Wolfpack for 2020-21

Raleigh, North Carolina-native Abby Arens has announced her verbal commitment to the North Carolina State University Wolfpack’s class of 2024….

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Clovis, Not Santa Clara, Will Host Final Stop of 2019 Pro Swim Series

Clovis will be the lone meet on the stop in the western half of the United States.

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Should Parents Talk About Performance?

Our job as a mentor is to teach the many life lessons from swimming for the big picture of their lives, not a better streamline or faster turns—that’s the coach’s job.

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CrossFit & Swimming: They’re More Similar Than You Think

We looked at how CrossFit competitions draw similarities to swim meets, but the actual practices are more alike than you may think.

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FINA Nearly-Doubles Prize Money for 2018 Short Course World Champs

The minimum prize money on offer at the 2018 Short Course World Championships has nearly doubled, FINA announced on Tuesday.

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Matt Zimmer to take CSCAA Director of Operations Role

The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) is excited to welcome Matt Zimmer as Director of Operations. Zimmer comes to CSCAA with over 25 years of sales and marketing experience in the swim industry.

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TA&M Freshman Bring New Energy, Scoring Potential After Big Graduations (Video Report)

With a huge incoming freshman class at the forefront of a growing team, the Texas A&M men may well just end up scoring more points at conference and NCAA’s this year than they did last year

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Reading Into the FHSAA 2A Regionals Psych Sheets

FHSAA 2A Regional Championships Nov. 7-10, 2018 Meet Dates/Sites Results Index Region 1 Selection Sheet Region 2 Selection Sheet Region…

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Olympic Medalist David Plummer Joins USADA Board as Athlete Rep

Plummer replaces retired weightlifter Emmy Vargas on USADA’s 10-person Board of Directors.

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Canada’s Kayla Sanchez Breaks World Junior Record In 50 Free

Teenage Canadian swimming star Kayla Sanchez broke the short course 50m freestyle world junior record this past weekend at the…

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Swimming Canada Announces Former TSN Director as New Marketing Lead

Swimming Canada has become the 2nd of North America’s major swimming national governing bodies to announce a change at the…

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La 6 veces medallista paralímpica Sarai Gascón, despedida de su club

La nadadora española Sarai Gascón ha anunciado que se ha enterado por la prensa de que su club, el CN Terrassa, no le renovará el contrato para la próxima temporada. Gascón afirma que el club la discrimina por su discapacidad.

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La campeona del mundo Erika Villaécija se retira

La nadadora catalana, de 34 años, ha participado en 4 Juegos Olímpicos y su mayor éxito profesional fue proclamarse campeona del mundo de 800m libre en 2010 en Dubai. En la foto, Erika es homenajeada en la ceremonia que anunciaba su retirada.

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