The Powerlist

20 Teams To Compete At Junior Men’s Water Polo Championships

The 19th edition of the FINA World Men’s Junior Water Polo Championships is taking place in Belgrade, Serbia, from August 5-20, 2017,…

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2017 U.S. Open: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

One of the top swimmers to watch tonight is U.S. Olympian Gunnar Bentz, who is the top seed for the men’s 200 fly final.

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Former University of Tennessee Swimmer Raising Refugee Awareness

Former University of Tennessee 12-time All-American Rick Henahan will swim 15.5 miles to raise money and awareness for refugees.

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Canadian Swim Coach Drowns in Okanagan Lake

Steven Verseghy, a valued member of the Canadian swim coaching community, passed away last week after drowning in Okanagan Lake (Kelowna, B.C.). Verseghy was 49 years old.

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Hosszu & Le Clos Wrap Up Multiple Wins, Sjostrom WR On Day 1 In Moscow

Sarah Sjostrom of Sweden cracked a new World Record, while Katinka Hosszu collected 3 medals of her own to kick-off the 2017 FINA World Cup Series.

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2017 U.S. Open: Day 1 Distance Freestyle Heats

Cassy Jernberg of Schroeder YMCA put up the top time of the afternoon, winning the last heat before finals in 8:40.71, her best by 7.1 seconds.

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Southern California Swimming’s Director Talks Tech Suit Ban

Kim O’Shea, the Executive Director of Southern California Swimming, says that her LSC’s tech suit ban is an ongoing conversation with regard to philosophical fit.

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Want Swim Goggle Comfort, Try Smack Swim Strap

Goggles are an essential part of all competitive swimmers equipment but often if the straps are too tight or after an extended period of wearing them they can cause “swim goggle headache”.

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Tokyo American Club Named Location Of USA House At 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The United States Olympic Committee and Tokyo American Club today announced that the private facility, located in central Tokyo neighborhood…

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Rocky Start To FINA World Cup Rules Changes In Moscow

The new FINA World Cup rules have already rendered one anomaly with 9 men in the 200m freestyle final.

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Hali Flickinger, Remedy Rule Scratch 200 Fly for US Open Day 1 Finals

Hali Flickinger was 2nd this morning with a 2:10.05, while Remedy Rule was 9th at 2:13.34.

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Sjostrom Strikes Again, Clocking New Short Course 50 Free World Record

Sarah Sjostrom continues her world record-setting onslaught.

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Cousins Foundation Endows UGA Head Swim & Dive Coach

The Cousins Foundation, Inc. has committed more than $5 million to the University of Georgia to support need-based scholarships for…

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More Single-Gender Teams But Fewer Nations Overall At 2017 World Champs

While there were more nations entering only men or only women in pool swimming at the 2017 World Championships, there were actually 15 fewer women’s teams and 10 fewer men’s teams compared to the 2015 World Champs.

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Hosszu, Pellegrini, Kromowidjojo Take Top AM Spots At World Cup Moscow

Several big names who made headlines in Budapest jetted over to Moscow for the 1st stop of the FINA World Cup.

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