The Powerlist

Division I Eliminates Permission-to-Contact Transfer Process

DI student-athletes will no longer need their current institution’s approval to pursue a transfer.

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Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Seliskar Beats 3/4ths of 4×200 Relay

Last week, Seliskar went 1:49.23 in prelims and 1:48.35 in finals of the 200 free at the Santa Clara Pro Swim Series, beating a field that included three-fourths of Team USA’s bronze-medal 4×200 free relay from the 2017 World Championships.

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Physics for Swimmers, Coaches and Parents: Frontal Drag

Most sports take place in air, where drag forces apply but are not nearly as detrimental to performance as they are in swimming.

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Mare Nostrum: Kathleen Baker Terza Al Mondo Nei 100 Dorso

MARE NOSTRUM 2018 – BARCELLONA 13/14 Giugno 2018 Barcellona Vasca Lunga 50 metri (Piscina Pere Serrat) Orari: Mattina 08:30 Preliminari….

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SwimSwam Pulse: 42% Pick Cordes To Lead U.S. Breaststrokers

Cordes has been the top American 100 breaststroker in three of the past five seasons: 2013, 2014 and 2017. He garnered nearly half of our votes despite uncertainty as to where exactly he’ll be training for the next two years.

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How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Everyone Else

It’s an easy trap to fall into. You see other swimmers around you achieving the things you want to achieve and finding the success you want to find but that, for whatever reason, you just can’t seem to get your hands on.

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Towson’s Jack Saunderson Swims U.S. 5th-Ranked 100 Fly at NBAC

Jack Saunderson swam a lifetime best in the 100 fly at the NBAC Long Course Championship this weekend in Baltimore.

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FINIS Set of the Week: Attention to the Breath

The interval is slow for this set (about 20-30 sec. rest) seeing that you’ll be working harder on the sprints with limited air.

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50 Giorni Ai Campionati Europei di Glasgow. Ecco Le Medaglie

Campionati Europei Glasgow 2018 2/12 Agosto 2018 Web Site dei Campionati Sito Web Glasgow 2018 Accesso al Glasgow Green Biglietti…

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Are Parents Adding to Performance Pressure?

I believe our children experience more pressure to perform in their sports and academics today than we did. What can we do to help our children with performance pressure?

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Barcellona: Finali Per Dotto, Condorelli, Miressi e Ferraioli

MARE NOSTRUM 2018 – BARCELLONA 13/14 Giugno 2018 Barcellona Vasca Lunga 50 metri (Piscina Pere Serrat) Orari: Mattina 08:30 Preliminari….

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Pitt Earns Commitment from Backstroker Megan Schimansky

Megan Schimansky of Coral Springs Swim Club has committed to Pitt for 2018-19.

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William & Mary Swimming Adds Seven for 2018-19 Season

William & Mary Director of Swimming Matt Crispino ’02 announced the addition of seven women to the Tribe roster today, who will join W&M ahead of the 2018-19 season.

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The 5 Races To Watch At The Mare Nostrum, Barcelona

The top 5 races to watch at the 2018 Mare Nostrum Tour in Barcelona features an often unspoken rivalry between female breaststrokers.

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Are You a Supportive or Overly-Involved Swim Parent?

Where do we cross the line from being supportive, to being “overly involved?” Look around at a swim meet and see if you can spot “those” parents. Then, take a look in the mirror and check to see what kind of swim parent you are.

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