The Powerlist

Katie Ledecky Wins Women’s Athlete Of The Year At Golden Goggles

Ledecky won gold in the 800 free and 1500 free at the 2025 World Championships and set a new World Record back in May in the 800 free.

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Four New Members Elected to USA Swimming Board of Directors

Jack Bauerle was elected to take over as one of four new members of the USA Swimming Board of Directors with no incumbents keeping their seats.

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Summer Juniors Finalist Cinco Perez Commits To Pitt For 2026

Perez will stay local as he is from Pittsburgh and specializes in IM and distance freestyle. He arrives next fall.

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Alabama Routs Delta State In Season Opener

Alabama swept Division II rival Delta State in Tuscaloosa on Friday, giving them momentum going into their October 10th clash with Texas.

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Agostina Hein volvió a ganar en el Sudamericano Juvenil

Ahora se quedó con la misma prueba la vio campeona mundial juvenil en Otopeni 2025 y que posee el récord sudamericano absoluto.

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Wyoming Promotes Sydney Buckley-Murdock, Adds Kellen Chadderdon To Coaching Staff

Wyoming promoted Sydney Buckley-Murdock to full-time assistant coach and hired Kellen Chadderdon as assistant coach and director of operations.

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2025 USA Swimming Foundation & Regional Award Winners Announced

Ahead of the main ceremony of the 2025 Golden Goggles Awards, USA Swimming announced the winners of various foundational and regional awards.

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Distance Freestyler Oliver Shao Heading To Michigan For 2030

Shao would already score at the Big Ten Championships in the 1650 free. The team scored 57 points in the event at 2025 Big Tens.

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Michigan Has Strong Showing at TEAM BE BETTER Invitational

Michigan had a strong showing at their season opener, the TEAM BE BETTER Invitational which honors late swimmer Ian Miskelley.

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Backstroke & IM Standout Hannah Carpenter Commits To Arizona State University

Backstroke and IM specialist Hannah Carpenter has announced her commitment to swim and study at Arizona State University, starting in the fall of 2027.

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Jonathan Payne Commits To Old Dominion University With Conference-Winning 1650 Time

Jonathan Payne has committed to swim at Old Dominion University, bringing a 1650 best time that would have won the 2025 Atlantic Sun Conference.

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Josh Stewart Announces Commitment To University Of Wyoming For Fall 2026

Josh Stewart, who specializes in middle-distance freestyle, butterfly, and IM has committed to swim at the University of Wyoming.

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Winter Juniors Qualifier Krish Jain To Swim For Columbia University In Fall Of 2026

Krish Jain, a backstroke and IM specialist, has committed to swim at Columbia University, beginning in the fall of 2026.

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Jackson DeBruin Commits To North Carolina With ACC-Scoring 1650 Free Time

Jackson DeBruin, a distance freestyle specialist, has committed to swim at the University of North Carolina for his collegiate career.

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Freestyle & Backstroke Specialist Ryan Loveless Commits To Holy Cross’ Class Of 2030

Ryan Loveless, who specializes in freestyle and backstroke, has announced his intent to swim at the College of the Holy Cross.

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