The Powerlist

Russian Synchro Swimmers Continue To Shine On Day 2 In Budapest

The Russian synchronized swimmers continued to shine on day 2 at the 2017 World Championships.

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2017 World Champs: Keeney, Russians Golden On Day 2 Of Diving

Australia’s Maddison Keeney won gold in the women’s 1m springboard on day 2 in Budapest.

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LSU Opens New ‘Lazy’ Aquatics Center

LSU’s new aquatic facility highlights a shift in focus of universities as they build new aquatic facilities.

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Kingsley Returns, Farris Shines At Athens Sectionals

Megan Kingsley made a return to the pool on day 3 of Athens Sectionals.

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Vlad Morozov Cranks Out 21.84 50 Free In Practice

Russian Vladimir Morozov went 21.84 this morning in the 50 free in practice.

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University Of Tampa Announces 21 New Swimmers For 2017-18 Season

The University of Tampa’s Men’s and Women’s swimming programs will bring in a stellar, well-rounded class of 21 new student-athletes…

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Columbia Men Announce 2017-18 Newcomers

Albert Gwo Mountain View, Calif (Los Altos High School) Best times: 19.90 – 50 free 44.05 – 100 free 48.49…

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Olivier Wins The First Gold of the Championships In Men’s 5k OW

France’s Marc-Antoine Olivier won the first gold medal of the 2017 FINA World Championships with a win in the men’s 5k.

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Australian Dolphins Swim Prepares For Budapest

The Australian Dolphins Swim team has assembled in the heartland of legendary Netherlands swimmers Pieter van den Hoogenband and Inge…

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2017 Worlds Preview: Leah Smith v. The World for 400 Free Silver

We’re four years in to Katie Ledecky’s reign in this event, a dominance that began with her gold and world record in Barcelona at the 2013 World Championships. Despite it being half a decade with her name all over the headlines, Ledecky continues to find ways to get just a bit faster.

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Huntsville Hosts Southeastern; Webber Names 2 Assistants

Press Release courtesy of P.M. Black The USA Swimming Long Course Southeastern Championships July 20-23 brings some of the nation’s top athletes…

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2017 Worlds Previews: USA Spells Trouble for AUS in W. 400 Free Relay

After a strong showing in the 100 free at U.S. Nationals, the American women are now a serious threat to the Australians in the 400 free relay at the upcoming 2017 FINA World Championships.

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Weston Women Capture CT 200 Medley Relay Record From B-hind

Weston Swimming women pulled off an impressive win in the 200 Medley from the B final at last weekend’s Connecticut…

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Rio de Janeiro Court Drops One Charge against Lochte, Two Remain

The city of Rio de Janeiro has dropped one charge against Ryan Lochte following last summer’s “gas station incident.”

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British Olympic Coach Hugh Hamilton Smith Dies

British Olympic Coach Hugh Hamilton Smith has died. He served as an assistant coach for the 1964 Great Britain Olympic…

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