The Powerlist

Olympic Medalist Leah Smith Marries Scot Robison in Pennsylvania Wedding

Olympic medalist Leah Smith married longtime partner Scot Robison in an outdoor Pennsylvania ceremony on September 19th.

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Best Of The Rest Ranked Recruit Jordyn Glassley Commits To Georgia For 2027

Glassley is only two-tenths off scoring at SECs in the 100 fly, an event the team scored 0 points in this past season.

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Nathan Foucu, Last Uncommitted Top-20 From the Class of 2026, Chooses Stanford

100/200 freestyle specialist Nathan Foucu from Quicksilver Swimming has announced his intention to join the Stanford Cardinal in 2026-27.

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Chad Le Clos Set To Make 2025 Debut At South African SC Championships

33-year-old Olympic champion Chad le Clos is scheduled to race for the first time this year at the South African SC Championships.

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Navy Lands #10 Diver Andrew Garrison for 2026-27

Top-10 diving recruit Andrew Garrison of Colorado has committed to continue his career at the U.S. Naval Academy for 2026-2027.

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Illinois State Champs Finalist Tess Stavropoulos Verbals to Missouri for 2026-27

Illinois sprinter Tess Stavropoulos has committed to Missouri for 2026, bringing SEC-level potential in the 50, 100, and 200 freestyles.

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Duke Adds World Junior Finalist Yavuz Omer Aga for Fall of 2026

Turkey’s Yavuz Omer Aga, a World Junior finalist in the 100 fly, has committed to Duke University for the fall of 2026.

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South Dakota Lands Minnesota Class AA Runner Up Sophie Blixt for Class of 2030

South Dakota gains a versatile recruit in Rochester Swim Club’s Sophie Blixt, who has committed for the 2026-2027 season.

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World Records Tumble Again as Kubiak, Trimi, and Brazil’s Relay Shine: Para Worlds Day 4 Recap

Katie Kubiak (USA) and Arjola Trimi (ITA) each set new world best times, while the Brazilian mixed 4×100 medley relay 49pts set a new best world mark on day 4

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Olympic Champion Chad le Clos Returning to National Competition at South African SC Nationals

South African Olympic Champion Chad le Clos will be making his return to National competition at the South African Short Course Nationals this week.

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Middle Distance Freestyler Lauren Cochran Verbals to In-State Rice for 2026

Texas freestyler Lauren Cochran has verbally committed to Rice University for 2026, bringing TAPPS titles and AAC scoring potential to the Owls.

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British Olympic Swimming Great Rebecca Adlington Expecting Third Child

Adlington and husband Andy Parsons called it a “small miracle” after she has gone through two miscarriages over the past 19 months. 

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World Champion Benedetta Pilato Changes Coach For The Third Time In Three Years

Italian breaststroke star and two-time Olympian Benedetta Pilato has switched coaches again, joining Mirko Nozzolillo in Rome

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Rutgers Swimming & Diving Announces 2025-26 Schedule

Rutgers is at home at Sonny Werblin for three meets this season, and two of them come consecutively to kick off the season.

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Rice Named American Conference Preseason Women’s Swimming and Diving Favorite

American swimming and diving expands to nine teams this season with the addition of affiliate members James Madison, Liberty and Marshall.

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