The Powerlist

Storied Coach Michael Bohl Reacts To Post-Rio Aussie Criticism

Current St. Peters Western Head Coach, Michael Bohl, responds to criticism concerning Australia’s swimming performance at the 2016 Olympic Games.

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CAS Upholds Russian Ban from Paralympics

The international Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland has dismissed the appeal by the Russian Paralympic Committee…

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Simone Manuel and Lia Neal’s “One Lit Team” USA Music Video

Simone Manuel and Lia Neal can add swimming filmmakers to their already-packed resumes.

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NCAP’s Will Cumberland Verbally Commits to Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Will Cumberland, of Nation’s Capital Swim Club and Patriot High School, has made a verbal commitment to the University of Notre Dame for 2017-18.

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Cate Campbell To Undergo Hernia Surgery Upon Return From Rio

World record-holder Cate Campbell swam through a hernia at the Rio Olympics and will require surgery when she returns to Australia, according to a report from the Sydney Morning Herald.

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Madi Wilson and Bronte Barratt Hospitalized in Rio for Illness

Aussie Olympic medalists Madi Wilson (pictured) and Bronte Barratt were both hospitalized in Rio today for separate illnesses. Wilson suffered abdominal pain, while Barratt has contracted pneumonia.

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Double Illinois Sprint Champion Daria Pyshnenko Commits to Michigan

Double Illinois High School State sprint champion Daria Pyshnenko has verbally committed to the defending Big Ten champions from the University of…

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Michael Phelps Most Mentioned Athlete on Twitter at the Olympics

Many fans took to Twitter this Olympics, tweeting about the excitement, emotional ups and downs, upsets, and scandals that came along with it all. Below is a summary of the 2016 Olympics through Twitter data.

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Cathleen Pruden is the New Assistant Coach at Bowdoin

Cathleen Pruden is the new assistant coach for the Bowdoin Polar Bears.

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Additional Sponsors Part Ways With Ryan Lochte

Ryan Lochte is experiencing some major brand fall-out after the Rio ‘robbery’ debacle.

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Toledo Welcomes Five Freshmen to its 2016-17 Squad

Anna Dunphy, Corinne Harris, Isobel Jones, Maureen O’Sullivan and Bec Welke join the 15 returning student-athletes at Toledo University.

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2016 U.S. Paralympic Team Announced

The 2016 U.S Paralympic team has been announced.

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Brandeis Swimming and Diving 2016 Training Trip Video

Brandeis swimming and diving created a video during their 2016 training trip in Puerto Rico.

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Australia Looks Inward To Dissect Worst Olympic Outing Since 1992

Despite being pegged to earn a top 5 finish among nations in Rio by its national Sports Commission, Australian athletes nabbed just 29 medals to finish 10th in the overall standings.

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Longtime Sponsor Speedo Drops Ryan Lochte Amid ‘Robbery’ Scandal

Longtime Ryan Lochte sponsor Speedo USA has announced it is ending its relationship with the 2nd most decorated swimmer of all-time.

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