The Powerlist

Morozov, Ustinova Each Win Second Event at Russian Trials

Vladimir Morozov qualified for the Olympics tonight in the 50 free, clocking 22.01 in the final.

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2016 Italian Spring Nationals and Olympic Trials: Day 4 Finals

Federica Pellegrini won the women’s 200 free at the 2016 Italian Assoluti National Championships and Olympic Trials, posting the fourth-fastest time in the world so far this season.

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Brazil Has Still Never Had an Olympian in the Women’s 200 Back

Despite the success of sprint backstrokers like Etiene Medeiros (above), Brazil has still never had a woman swim the 200 backstroke at the Olympics.

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Watch: Luca Dotto Breaks 100 Free Italian Record W/ 47.96 (Race Video)

Watch as Luca Dotto becomes the first Italian man under 48 in this race video.

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Cesar Cielo Definitely Out For Rio, Future Uncertain

Cesar Cielo has been ruled out of any possible relay spots on Brazil’s Olympic roster, and the world record holder says he will take some time off of training while deciding what his future holds.

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Even Adam Peaty Struggles For Lane Space, As No Pools Open In Derby

Adam Peaty will now need to split training time between Repton and Loughborough as one of his training facilities in the City of Derby has just closed.

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2016 Italian Olympic Trials Day 4 Prelims Recap

Luca Dotto came very close to hitting the Italian B standard in this morning’s prelims of the men’s 50 free.

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Updating The Story Line On Russian And Chinese Doping

What’s the latest news regarding the ever-present subject of anti-doping? Find out here.

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Russian Olympic Trials Day 7 Prelims Recap

Rozaliya Nasretdinova came in just .12 seconds off the Russian Olympic selection standard in this morning’s 50 freestyle prelims.

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6 Swim Parent Tips About Hard Work

The ability to work hard carries over to other aspects in our lives. We might not reach our goals through hard work, but without it, we will fail.

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Michael Phelps, Bob Bowman and Aqua Sphere Unveil MP Brand 2016 USA Racing Kit

The Patriotic-themed edition of the MP line was developed utilizing Aqua Sphere’s proprietary technology, Exo- Core, which serves as the platform to the XPRESSO racing suit, XCEED goggle, and X-O racing cap.

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TYR Sport Joins Life Time Tri Race Series as Official Wetsuit Sponsor

“We are thrilled to begin our sponsorship of the Life Time Tri Race Series,” said Matt DiLorenzo, Chief Executive Officer of TYR Sport.

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AgonSwim Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 4/20/2016

Announcing our Weekly Wonders for the weekend of April 15-17, 2016.

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35 Tips from 35 Swim Coaches

Get more from your swimming with 35 tips from 35 swim coaches from across North America. Train smarter and faster at the pool starting today.

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WADA Suspends Accreditation of Beijing Anti-Doping Laboratory

Less than a week after revoking the accreditation of the Moscow anti-doping laboratory and suspended the license of the lab…

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