The Powerlist

Conor Dwyer Talks Altitude and Reuniting with Bob Bowman (VIDEO)

Conor Dwyer is one of the most interesting cases coming in to the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials. He’s 27-years old,…

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Dan Hicks: No Other Sport Has “A More Eclectic Group of Personalities”

Watch as NBC’s Dan Hicks and Michele Tafoya discuss the personalities of the U.S. Olympic contenders.

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Phelps vs. Hackett: Two All-Time Greats Go At It In Practice

In 2003, while both were dominating their respective events on the international level, two GOATs got together for a 5-day freestyle training battle royale.

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Your First 24 Hours in Omaha – Powered by BridgeAthletic

You’ve arrived. Whether you made this trip 4 years ago or only recently even dared to dream that you could be here, you’ve made it to Omaha. Now what?

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Simone Manuel: “I Want to Be Good at the 200!” (VIDEO)

Simone Manuel sat down for a press conference today to talk about her training leading up to trials, how she handled…

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Katerine Savard Breaks Canadian 50 Fly Record at Quebec Cup

At the Quebec Cup in Montreal today, Canadian butterflier Katerine Savard broke the 50 fly national record during prelims. QuebecCup: AM heat:…

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USA Men To Play For Super Final Gold After Win Over Greece

For the first time since 2008 the USA Men’s National Team will play for gold at the FINA World League Super Final following a 17-16 shootout win over Greece.

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Greek Open Water Star Spyridon Gianniotis Spotlight of New FINA Video

Open Water Olympian Spyridon Gianniotis’ hopes for the Rio Olympic Games are outlined in a newly released video by FINA.

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USA Diving Awarded 2nd Olympic Quota Spot for Women’s Individual 3m

The U.S. initially had qualified one spot for women’s 3-meter and received the second spot when FINA, the international governing body for aquatic sports, reallocated unused quota spots.

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Father of Paralympic Champion Jessica Long Speaks Out on Cheating

In the Paralympic world, doping is an extremely rare occurrence, but only because there is a better way to cheat. This method of cheating, as some Paralympic swimmers have discovered, has no penalties for the athlete

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Reese On Trials: “It Comes Down To What You Do That Day” (Video)

Texas Men’s Head Coach Eddie Reese says that U.S. Olympic Trials comes down to ‘how you perform that day.’

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NBC Releases U.S. Olympic Trials TV Broadcast Schedule

The first finals session of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials – Swimming begins this Sunday night with the men’s and…

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Katie Ledecky’s 400 IM Swim “Still to Be Decided” (Full Video)

Katie Ledecky still hasn’t decided whether she will swim the 400 IM in Omaha on Sunday, according to her statement at today’s press conference.

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2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Venue Photo Vault

Swimming photos of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha are courtesy of Tim Binning – theswimpictures.com. Thanks Tim!

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Comparing Olympic Trials’ Top 3 Seeds From 2012 To 2016: Women’s

Current 200m backstroke world record holder Missy Franklin once again holds the top seed in the event headed into Omaha.

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