The Powerlist

Embattled Paolo Barelli Re-elected as Italian President in Landslide

The embattled president of the Federazione Italiana Nuoto (FIN), or the Italian Swimming Federation, Paolo Barelli has been re-elected in a…

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Paralympic Cyclist Dies After Crash During Race

A 48-year old Iranian cyclist has died following a crash during his race at the Paralympics on Saturday morning. Bahman…

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SDSU Freshman McKenna Meyer Wins USD Pool Pentathlon

McKenna Meyer showed why San Diego State is so excited already about her arrival.

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Upper Valley Swim Camp at Dartmouth College – Sign Up Today

The Upper Valley Swim Camp is designed for competitive swimmers who are looking to improve technique across all strokes, starts and turns.

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Christa Thiel won’t run for re-election as president of German DSV

Dr. Christa Thiel is the current president of the German Swimming Federation (DSV, Deutscher Schwimmverband) – she is in this…

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Dr. Thiel zum Abschneiden der deutschen Schwimmer in Rio (Video)

Die Präsidentin des DSV (Deutscher Schwimmverband) Dr. Christa Thiel hat am Rande des FINA World Cups in Berlin Ende August…

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College Swimming Previews: #9 NC State Women Rising

With Alexia Zevnik, Hannah Moore, and Rachel Muller coming off a strong 2016 NCAAs, and Ky-Lee Perry bringing immediate individual scoring potential, NC State should be able to compete for another top 10 finish this season.

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10 Signs You May Be a Helicopter Swim Parent

Here are 10 signs that you might be a helicopter swim parent. These examples are from my own mistakes and observing parents through the years.

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Paralympics 2016, Rio: Torben Schmidtke gewinnt Bronze

2016 Paralympische Spiele, Rio, Brasilien Mittwoch 7. bis Sonntag 18. September Schwimmen: Donnerstag, 8. bis Samstag 17. September Olympic Aquatics…

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The 5 Unwritten Rules of Open Lap Swimming

#3 – There is no shame in the slow lane.

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Jungblut Breaks South American Record in the Women’s 400 Freestyle

20 year old Viviane Jungblut was the star of the fifth evening of the Jose Finkel Trophy taking the women’s 400 freestyle in a South American record time of 4:03.68…

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Sexual Abuser Swim Coach Rick Curl Released From Prison Early

Rick Curl, who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing Kelly Currin from ages 13 to 18.

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Ellie Flanagan of Columbia Swim Club Gives Verbal to Kansas

Ellie Flanagan of Columbia Swim Club in Columbia, Missouri, has made a verbal commitment to swim for University of Kansas beginning in 2016-17.

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University of Mary Washington Forfeits Season Opener After Hazing Bust

CAC powerhouse University of Mary Washington will forfeit its first dual meet of the 2016-2017 season after the team was caught having a party that included underage drinking and alleged hazing, according to school newspaper The Blue and Gray Press.

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Maddison Elliott Becomes First S8 Ever Under 30 Seconds in 50 Free

Maddison Elliott (left) and Lakeisha Patterson (right) have gone 1-2 again in Rio, with Elliott this time coming away with a World Record.

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