The Powerlist

Phelps on the Red Carpet: “I’m swimming about 3 times a week” (Video)

Phelps walked out of the Golden Goggles last night with plenty of hardware, not an unfamiliar feeling to the first ever recipient of the Impact Award, a sort of Lifetime Achievement honor.

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5 Tips for Surviving Your Taper

For some swimmers, the real struggle comes after all of the hard work is done. Here are 5 tips for surviving your taper.

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No Green Water At Tokyo 2020 Aquatic Facility, Says FINA

The diving well at Maria Lenk at the 2016 Olympic Games turned heads for a number of reasons.

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McLean-Leonard, Milanovic, and Covello Give Commitments to Wyoming

The Wyoming women have rounded up 3 more commitments, with Hannah McLean, Tanja Milanovic, and Kristen Covello all announcing their…

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युवा एथलीटों द्वारा प्रोटीन चुनते वक्त 4 साधारण गलतियां

प्रोटीन युवा खिलाड़ियों के बीच एक गर्म विषय है। एक दिन एक तैराक ने मुझे ईमेल किया और पूछा, “आप…

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France To Play Italy In World League Debut

FINA WOMEN’S WATER POLO WORLD LEAGUE 2017 Six of Europe’s best water polo squads will be battling in the European…

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MSHSAA Champion Reagan Ragsdale Commits to Green Bay

Reagan Ragsdale, who recently helped Cape Girardeau Central to win their first ever Missouri High School team title with his double sprint and double relay wins at the 2016 boys MSHSAA Championships, has committed to move north to the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay in the Fall of 2017.

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Bowman’s Second Shot at NCAA Coaching Proving to be an Early Success

It’s not that Bob Bowman failed at Michigan. The coach who, in 2004, was known for mentoring the teenager who was…

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Six Thoughts For Swim Parents About Best Times

While volunteering, I overheard several parents wondering why their kids weren’t getting best times. Although it’s best not to focus on our swimmers’ times, in reality, it’s hard not to.

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Virginia State Qualifier Lexi Osleger Commits to George Mason

The George Mason women will have a new breast/IMer on their hands next season, as Lexi Osleger has given her commitment to join the team in Fall 2017.

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Mel Stewart on the Red Carpet: Why you try your Tux on before (Video)

Swimswam’s own Mel Stewart gives golden advice as he mingles with the stars on the Red Carpet

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The Top 10 Men in Each Event From the First Round of College Invites

While a few big invites are yet to come, namely the Georgia Fall Invite and Texas Invite, we’ve put together a list of the top 10 swimmers in each event from the invites that have been swum so far.

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Nathan Adrian on The Red Carpet: “Life’s been a little crazy” (Video)

Nathan was honored as a part of the Men’s 400 Free Relay that was awarded Relay of the Year

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Phelps Wins Male Athlete of the Year at Golden Goggles

Michael Phelps was recognized as the Male Athlete of the Year at the 2016 Golden Goggles awards tonight in New York.

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Ledecky Wins 4th Straight Female Swimmer of the Year at Golden Goggles

Katy Ledecky was named Female Swimmer of the Year for the fourth straight time at the 2016 Golden Goggle awards

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