The Powerlist

Maximizing Swim Lesson Potential

Practice makes perfect! Like any skill, swimming skills are improved when they are practiced often. There are many skills that young swimmers are able to work on at home, even without the use of a pool. For example, some skills that children can do in the bathtub include:

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Emory Women, Denison Men Lead Scored DIII Psych Sheets

The DIII psych sheets were released yesterday. The main purpose of this document is figuring out who qualified for the…

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2018 NAIA Women’s National Championships – Day 2 Prelims

Olivet Nazarene had a strong morning session on Day 2 of the 2018 NAIA National Swimming and Diving Championships in Columbus, Georgia.

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James Guy Warms Up With 200 Fly Win In Edinburgh

Unrested James Guy lands on top of the men’s 200 fly field in Edinburgh.

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SwimmersBest Drill of the Month: Powering The Breaststroke With Targeted Drag Resistance

Breaststroke is clearly a blend of ideal technique and timing. However, over-focus on technique and timing can cause swimmers to ‘go through the motions’ and miss power in their kick or pull.

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D1 Women’s National Cuts are Faster This Year-Does it Mean Anything?

The official psych sheets for the D1 women’s meet were released yesterday. The times to qualify were faster than last…

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England’s Nick Grainger Now Packs His Bags For Gold Coast

With yesterday’s announcement that Olympic finalist Max Litchfield had withdrawn from this year’s Commonwealth Games due to nagging shoulder issues,…

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Video: The 5 Best Exercises For Swimmers

Swimming is a sport that demands you to be in great shape. It forces your body to be fit since it engages with all of your muscles at all times.

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Paralympian Prasanta Karmakar Hue 3 Years Ke Liye Ban

Para Swimmer Prasanta Karmakar Ko 3 Saal Ke Liye Suspend Kar Diya Gya Hai Iske Piche Jo Reason Nikal Kar…

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‘I Proved I Can Win From The Outside’ – Kyle Chalmers

Read post-race quotes from your favorite Aussie swimming stars.

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Atlanta SwimSquad Lineups Announced, Sandeno Picks Grothe Over Smith

Sandeno elected not to start Leah Smith, opting instead for Zane Grothe in the free spot, Sarah Gibson in fly and fellow flyer Jack Conger in her flex role.

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Jack Cartwright Matches Kyle Chalmers In Pool And With Heart Condition

Aussie powerhouse youngesters Kyle Chalmers and Jack Cartwright share more than just the same 100m freestyle prelim time.

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Aussie Trials Day 2: King Kyle Strikes Again, While Titmus Slays

Aussie Kyle Chalmers has voiced concern over being seeing as a ‘one-hit wonder’ after claiming gold in Rio. His 100m freestyle national title tonight, on top of his 200m freestyle title from night 1, leaves no doubt the kid is the real deal.

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On-Fire Titmus Lowers Own 400 Free Aussie National Record

17-year-old Ariarne Titmus claimed her 2nd Australian national title in as many days, lowering her own 400m freestyle national record in the process.

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Staying In The Game: Focus, Change & Not Staying The Same

Cross knowledge is as important to achieve excellence in athletic performance as cross training.

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