The Powerlist

2017 WUGs: Ryan Earns Ireland’s First Universiade Gold Since 1991

Ireland’s Shane Ryan earned gold in the men’s 50m backstroke tonight in Taipei, clocking a new national record and making history in the process.

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Women’s Water Polo Wins Fourth Straight At World University Games

The USA Women’s National Team defeated Australia 17-3 for their third straight victory at the World University Games in Taiwan.

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Marshall Announces Addition Of Shelby Bartlett As Diving Coach

The Marshall University swimming and diving program and head coach Bill Tramel has announced the addition of Shelby Bartlett as the new…

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2017 World University Games: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

It’s day 4 of the Summer Universiade (also known as the World University Games) in Taipei, and tonight’s finals session schedule is loaded with big events, including the 200 IM led by Japan’s Yui Ohashi.

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2016 Olympian Jacob Pebley To Marry Fiancee On August 26

2016 Olympian Jacob Pebley will marry Nikki Owens on Saturday, August 26th in Grants Pass, Oregon. Jacob is training with his Cal teammates…

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5 Storylines to Watch at the 2017 World Junior Swimming Championships

Regan Smith will have a much broader schedule than her one-event stint at Worlds earlier this summer.

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Kilment Kolesnikov Absent from 100 Back Heats on Day 1 of World Juniors

Russia’s Kliment Kolesnikov, the World Junior Record-holder in and #1 seed in the 100 back, is not on the start-list for Day 1 prelims at 2017 FINA World Junior Swimming Championships.

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2017 World University Games: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

Ryan Held will swim the 100 free on day 4 of the World University Games in Taipei.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: Ryan Lochte Appears On $100 Bill

Ryan Lochte made his way onto a $100 bill, while the Iron Lady enjoys a rare day off.

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SwimmersBest Floating Arms – High Catch Butterfly (Video)

Training drills to help swimmers press-thru their butterfly catch phase to keep ideal undulation of the body while creating a high early vertical forearm catch.

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VIDEO: Joseph Schooling Talks Goals, Pressure, Biggest Struggles

Singapore’s National Olympic Council is releasing a series of videos highlighting the nation’s top athletes during the Southeast Asian Games, including Olympic champion swimmer Joseph Schooling.

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2017 WUGs: Japan Ties USA for Most Golds Through Day 3

In the women’s 100 breast, Kanako Watanabe and Reona Aoki put together a 1-2 punch. Kosuke Hagino and Daiya Seto followed that up with another gold and silver combo for Japan in the 200 IM.

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WVU Upgrading to 50m Pool with More Seats at New Mylan Facility

The West Virginia swimming & diving program will have a new home soon, as construction is underway for the Mountaineer…

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National Success For Aberdeen Elite Swimmers

Aberdeen’s performance swimming team is celebrating after an impressive end of season medal haul, leading to 14 swimmers being called…

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2017 WUGs: Shane Ryan Becomes First Irishman Under 25 Sec In 50 Back

Top seed in the men’s 50m backstroke in Taipei, Ireland’s Shane Ryan, clocked his nation’s fastest-ever time in semi-finals.

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