The Powerlist

6 Tips for Swim Parents on Why Swimmers Quit

Why do kids quit swimming? The number one reason: “It’s no longer fun.” Kids would rather do something else. A former coach told me he lost many high school swimmers once they started dating or got a car.

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Could the French Not Qualify Any Relays for World Championships?

2017 FRENCH ELITE LONG COURSE NATIONALS Tuesday, May 23 – Sunday, May 28, 2017 Centre Nautique de Schiltigheim, Strasbourg 50-meter…

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Lacourt, Stravius Qualify for Worlds in Day 5 Finals of French Nats

World 100 back co-champions Camille Lacourt and Jérémy Stravius raced stroke-for-stroke into the wall in the 50 back, but Lacourt had the better touch, taking gold in 24.60 ahead of Stravius’ 24.73.

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Pas de relais français aux Championnats du monde à Budapest ?

Championnats de France Elite 50m 2017 Du Mardi 23 au Dimanche 28 Mai 2017 Centre Nautique de Schiltigheim, Strasbourg Bassin…

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Championnats de France Elite 2017 : finales du 5eme jour

2 nouveaux qualifiés pour Budapest : Stravius (ci dessus) et Lacourt décrochent leur billet sur le 50 dos. Toujours aucun relais français à Budapest.

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Study On Sports Drinks’ Effects On Swimming Renders Surprising Results

A sports-related study’s findings recently presented at the UK’s Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health’s annual conference may have you re-thinking what you’re putting into your on-deck hydration bottle.

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5 Tips for Bouncing Back From Injury

There are fewer things more frustrating to a swimmer than injury. Here are 5 tips to bounce back from an injury.

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William & Mary Women Reload With 7 Freshmen For 2017-18

The William & Mary women’s swimming team will add seven freshmen to its roster this fall, head coach Matt Crispino…

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Bret Lundgaard: “I Get Energized by Leading a Group that’s Cultivating Excellence”

Bret Lundgaard, the recently-appointed head coach of women’s swimming and diving at Princeton University, explains how he views his role as he takes over from retiring head coach Susan Teeter.

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Metella Hits 100 Fly Worlds Qualifying Mark In Day 5 Prelims of French Nats

In prelims, Metella was already under the French qualifying standard for Worlds in this event, touching in 51.95 to clear the mark of 52.08.

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Championnats de France Elite 2017 jour 5 séries : Stravius contre Lacourt pour la dernière fois ?

Jérémy Stravius et Camille Lacourt, champions du monde ex aequo en 2011, tenteront d’accrocher leur billet pour Budapest ce soir.

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Thormeyer Opens Mel Zajac Jr. International Meet with Multiple Golds

Canadian Olympians Markus Thormeyer and Hilary Caldwell put on a show in the 200 back to open the session.

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Weitzeil Tops 50 Free Field on Day 1 of Speedo Grand Challenge

U.S. Olympian Abbey Weitzeil went head-to-head with fellow Cal All-Americans Farida Osman and Amy Bilquist in the 50 free.

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WATCH: 2017 World Cup Hype Video By FINA

Check out FINA’s video hyping the 2017 Worlds & World Cup circuit.

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