The Powerlist

The 5 Quintessential Swimming Storylines For the 2016 Rio Olympics

Has Olympic fever hit yet? Check out this guide to catch up on the 5 biggest stories you need to know to follow all the Olympic swimming action from Rio 2016, beginning Saturday morning.

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Meet the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team: Katie Meili

Katie Meili said she made her way onto the Olympic Team by focusing on being HER best, and HER best eventually became THE best.

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Zahlen, Fakten über die Olymischen Spiele 2016. Zeitplan der Schwimmer

Da die Schwimmer traditionell immer schon in der ersten Wettkampfwoche der Olympischen Spiele ins Becken springen, nehmen sie häufig nicht…

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Phelps: “I Don’t Know If I’ve Ever Competed In A Clean Sport”

Says Michael Phelps when asked about doping in sport, “I think I can honestly say in my whole career I don’t know if I have ever competed in a clean sport.”

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Rio 2016 Olympic Previews: Men’s 100 Free & The Chase For A 46

With the defending Olympic Champion, 2015 World Champion, and current fastest man of 2016 all throwing their hats into the ring in the men’s 100 freestyle, we could see them push the boundaries of the 47-barrier.

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Rio 2016 Olympic Previews: Phelps Chasing 4-Straight In Men’s 100 Fly

The 2016 Rio Olympics has set the stage for an epic men’s 100 fly showdown, with the defending Olympic champion and World Record holder, reigning world champion, Junior World Record holder, and several other international stars.

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Rio 2016 Olympic Preview: Manaudou Poised To Repeat In Men’s 50 Free

Florent Manaudou will be the favorite to repeat his gold medal performance in the 50 free at the Rio Olympics.

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Bethany Galat Swims Another Lifetime Best at U.S. Open

After being the most improved swimmer at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials, Bethany Galat still has more drops to go in Minneapolis this week.

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Ben Loorz Builds UNLV Staff with Three More Including Lara Jackson

This past May, Ben Loorz was named head coach of the UNLV swimming & diving program following a year of interim coach Bobby…

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Rio Announces Musical Performers for Opening Ceremonies

Rio has announced the musical performers who will be starting off the Olympic Games at the Opening Ceremonies.

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Watch the Wyckoff Shark’s Journey to LC YMCA Nationals

Watch the video of the Wyckoff Shark’s journey to Long Course YMCA Nationals which took place a week ago.

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El #1 del mundo, Bruno Fratus, dice que su espalda está curada

Después de que César Cielo no pudo entrar al equipo olímpico de Río 2016 y competir por la gloria final…

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Michael Phelps elegido como portador de la bandera de EE.UU.

Es oficial. El 22 veces medallista olímpico Michael Phelps ha sido seleccionado como portador de la bandera del equipo de…

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CAS Adjourns Efimova Doping Proceedings Until Thursday

Yulia Efimova’s arbitration with the IOC, ROC, and FINA has begun in Rio and been adjourned until Thursday.

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2016 U.S. Open – Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Ashley Twichell, the 2016 U.S. Open champion in the women’s 800 free, is shooting for her second title of the meet in the 400 free on Wednesday night.

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