The Powerlist

Utah Set To Host Rival BYU For Senior Day

Utah swimming and diving will host rival BYU this Saturday, Jan. 21 at the Ute Natatorium. Senior Day ceremonies will…

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Sjostrom Scores 2nd Consecutive Swedish Sports Woman Of The Year Award

Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom earned her nation’s Sports Woman of the Year award for the 2nd consecutive year.

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Former Drury Swimmer Alleges Hazing Program That Ended His Career

Former Drury University swimmer Evan Petrich came forward last week with allegations that a team hazing ritual performed on him during his freshman season left him unable to continue his swimming career. Petrich says hazing that included being locked in a basement wearing nothing but a diaper, being forced to drink a glass of water that included a live goldfish and violent “chest rubs” ultimately left him with Conversion Disorder, PTSD and chest pains that ended his swimming career.

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Shark Sightings Put Crews On Alert For Aussie Open Water Nationals

There has reportedly been an increase in shark sightings ahead of the 2017 Australian National Open Water Championships.

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James Magnussen trainiert für Commonwealth Games 2018

Der australische Sprintstar James Magnussen hat sein Training wieder aufgenommen und möchte sich für die Comonwealth Games 2018 in Australien…

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Blanca Saez-Illobre Earns MVC Swimmer Of The Week Accolades

Blanca Saez-Illobre has been named the Missouri Valley Conference swimmer of the week after her performance on Jan. 14 in…

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UNO Swimmer Shares Experience From Fort Lauderdale Airport Shooting

Thanks to University of Nebraska – Omaha junior Olivia McLain for sharing what she and her team experienced at the Fort Lauderdale airport earlier this month.

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Ally Kleinsorgen Earns Mountain West Women’s Swimmer Of The Week

Boise State sophomore Ally Kleinsorgen is the Mountain West Swimmer of the Week, while San Diego State junior Alexandra Caplan…

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Assumption’s Rachel Lanam Makes Open Water Rescue During Training Trip

Assumption College senior Rachel Lanam helped save a woman’s life on the final day of the Greyhounds’ training trip in Barbados. Bonus: watch the Greyhounds’ training trip video.

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College Swimming Preview: 1/16/2017-1/22/2017

College swimming has already kicked off for the week with competition beginning on Monday, January 16th and continuing through the…

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City Of Derby Clubs Losing Pool Space Due To Rising Moorways Costs

The trials and tribulations concerning pool space within the City of Derby, UK continues.

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James Magnussen Sets Sights On 2018 Commonwealth Games

“I don’t even believe I’ve reached my best yet,” says 25-year-old Aussie sprinter James Magnussen as he looks to the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

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Four Schools Split The Weekly ACC Honors

Florida State junior Chad Mylin and Virginia senior Leah Smith have been named the Atlantic Coast Conference Swimmers of the…

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What Should Your Child Eat At Swim Meets?

I discussed this question with several swim moms from a variety of backgrounds, including two nurses, former swimmers, athletes, a dietitian and parents of Olympians, to find out their advice about nutrition at meets.

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LA 2024 Bid Organizers Propose Groundbreaking 2-Site Opening Ceremony

Two stadiums may be included in the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, should Los Angeles win the 2024 bid.

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