The Powerlist

Biomechanics Study: Kicking May Bring No Benefit In Freestyle

Researchers at University of Tsukuba and the Tokyo Institute of Technology scientifically determined that kicking may bring no benefit when trying to swim freestyle faster.

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets: The Big Wedding

We’re back with swimming’s TopTenTweets!

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Two Air Force Senior Swimmers Facing Possible Court-Martial in Connection with 2017 Hazing Scandal

The swimmers could face up to five years in jail for their roles in orchestrating a September 2017 hazing ritual.

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Brazil Drops Lanza, Costa from Short Course World Championships Squad

Vini Lanza won 3 events at the Jose Finkel Trophy, but has pulled out of the 2018 World Short Course Championships.

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USA Men Finish Sixth at FINA World Cup

The USA Men’s National Team took sixth place at the FINA World Cup following a 10-7 loss to Croatia.

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College Swimming Previews: Strong Free Corps Buoys #3 Michigan Women

Senior Siobhan Haughey leads a Michigan team that has steadily risen through the NCAA ranks over the pas five seasons.

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Hungary Tops Australia 10-4 for FINA Men’s World Cup Gold

The team of Hungary won the gold medal of the 2018 FINA Men’s Water Polo World Cup, after beating Australia by 10-4 in the final match of the tournament in Berlin, Germany

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Passions in America Podcast: Olympic Gold Medalist and SwimSwam Co-founder Mel Stewart

Mel Stewart: “Few Olympians can say they developed in tandem with a superstar sportswriter and author, but I did.  I literally grew up with a man who has transcended sports reporting becoming a New York Times bestseller and award winning journalist.”

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Proposed Derry Township Rec Center Causing Dispute Over Tax Increases

A proposed taxpayer-funded rec center estimated to cost $32 million in Derry Township, Pennsylvania, is causing residents to second-guess local…

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MP Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming Report for the 2017-18 Swim Year

As we wrap up Season 5 of WWAGS, it’s time to look back at what the season looked like “by the numbers.”

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Jack Burnell, Xin Xin Win Gold in Chun’An Open Water 10K

Jack Burnell (GBR) and Xin Xin (CHN) were the winners of the seventh leg of the FINA/HOSA Marathon Swim World Series 2018 taking place in Chun’An, China.

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FINA World Series: Paltrinieri Bronzo Nelle Acque Libere Cinesi

FINA/HOSA WORLD SERIES 2018  Doha (QAT) – 17 marzo – Swimswam Italia report  Seychelles- 20 maggio – Swimswam Italia Report…

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Lindenwood Men and Women Come Out On Top At LCM St. Louis Showcase

Simone de Rijcke won a pair of events at the St. Louis Showcase as Lindenwood won for both men and women.

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Alabama Opens Season With Sweep Over Delta State

The Alabama Crimson Tide opened their season with victories over Delta State.

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Meeting de Doha (3) : Sjöström gagne deux 100 sans être à cent pour cent

Sarah SJÖSTRÖM a gagné le 100 papillon et le 100 libre à Doha.

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