The Powerlist

Former IU Captain Nikola Andjelic to Transfer to Miami for Final Year of Eligibility

Nikola Andjelic, one of the captains of the Indiana University men’s swimming and diving team for the 2017-2018 season, has announced he will transfer to Miami University in the fall.

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Villanova Snags Verbal Commitment from Pikes Peak Flyer Calum Lehman

Calum Lehman, a senior at Cheyenne Mountain High School in Colorado Springs, recently committed to Villanova University for 2018-19.

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USOC Announces Best of April Finalists for Team USA Awards

The United States Olympic Committee today announced finalists for the Team USA Awards presented by Dow, Best of April, which recognize the outstanding achievements of Team USA athletes from the last month. Para swimmers Robert Griswold and Leanne Smith are among those up for the award.

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WATCH: Gary Taylor’s Introductory Press Conference at Auburn

Auburn’s new head swimming coach Gary Taylor was formally introduced to media during a press conference on Tuesday in Auburn, where…

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Wilimovsky, Twichell Headline U.S. Open Water Nationals

Jordan Wilimovsky will defend his 10K title this weekend at the U.S. Open Water Nationals in Tempe.

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Swimulator NCAA Program Rankings – Revised

A couple of weeks ago, I posted SwimSwam’s 2018 updated Swimulator program rankings. With the help of some insightful user…

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Robert Könneker, Deutscher Meister 2016, bei “Schlag den Henssler”

Robert Könneker, langjähriger Topschwimmer in  Dortmund bzw. bei der SG Stadtwerke München, wurde 2016 in einer Zeit von 21,80 Sekunden…

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11 Things Swimmers Hate to Hear from Their Coaches

While we all love our coaches, it’s in their job descriptions to make sure we’re doing whatever we can to be successful. Sometimes, that involves doing things that we don’t want to do.

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Way Too Early NCAA Recruit Ranks: Boys High School Class of 2020

The Foster brothers complete a sweep of our top recruiting slots, with younger brother Carson leading the Class of 2020 after older brother Jake led our 2019 recruits.

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FINIS + GoSwim | Backstroke Start Wedge (Video)

The Backstroke Start Wedge is FINA-compliant and can be used during training and competition as a way for swimmers to get an explosive start without slipping. 

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Indianapolis To Host 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Diving

Indianapolis will host three USA Diving events at the newly renovated IU Natatorium on the campus of IUPUI from 2019-2021 headlined by the return of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Diving in 2020.

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National Team Managing Director Lindsay Mintenko Speaks on Athlete, Coaches Selection Process (Video)

SwimSwam recently spoke with National Team director Lindsey Mintenko and asked her about her thoughts on these selection procedures, both old and new.

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New Mexico High School Swim Coach Vincent Sanchez Found Dead

Sanchez, 42, had been with La Cueva High School as the head swim coach for 15 seasons, leading the girls to state titles in 2008 and 2016.

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Nick Carlson Becomes 3rd Transfer from Indiana to Arizona State

Nick Carlson, originally from Austin, Texas, will be the third former Hoosier on the Arizona State University men’s swimming and diving team roster next fall.

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Spain, Russia, Netherlands off to the Super Final

After six European preliminary rounds played from November 2017 to May 2018, Spain, Russia and the Netherlands secured a berth to the FINA Women’s Water Polo World League Super Final, to be held in Kunshan (CHN) from May 28 to June 2.

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