The Powerlist

Newly-Formed WADA Compliance Review Committee Holds April Meeting

In compliance with the 2015 World Anti-Doping Code, the WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) has formed a committee, the Compliance Review…

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WATCH: John Atkinson Discusses Canada’s Olympic Goals

Canada’s High Performance Director John Atkinson has a full roster for the 2016 Olympic Games that he’s happy with moving forward as the games approach.

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Michael Phelps Says He’s in His Best Shape Since 2008

ARENA PRO SWIM SERIES AT MESA Thursday, April 14 – Saturday, April 16, 2016 Skyline Aquatic Center Mesa, Arizona (same…

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GBR Olympic Trials: Day 2 Full Session Videos

Day 2 of British Trials didn’t see any Olympic qualifying swims, but three swimmers came in within the consideration standard. Watch the full videos of both sessions below.

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Georgia Davies Was “More Relaxed Than Usual” In Winning Swim (Video)

Georgia Davies reflects on her winning performance in the women’s 100 back at British Olympic Trials.

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Ohio HS State Champion Erin Sheehan A Late Signee For Notre Dame

One day after Notre Dame announced that it will combine its men’s and women’s programs, the Irish signed versatile 6’0 state champion Erin Sheehan of Upper Arlington High School.

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WATCH: Hilary Caldwell Back At Her Best Heading Into Rio

Hilary Caldwell waited until the last day of the 2016 Canadian Olympic Trials in order to make the team, securing her spot with a first place finish in the 200m backstroke.

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200 Fly National Title Is A “Stepping Stone” For Adam Mallett (Video)

Adam Mallett may not have made the British team, but the national championship is the first “stepping stone” toward his goal of an eventual international medal.

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NCAA and World Champion Josh Schneider’s Favorite Sprint Set

US National team member and NCAA champion Josh Schneider shares one of his favorite sprint sets for you fast-twitch swimmers out there.

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4 Swim Parent Tips About Olympic Dreams

After talking with parents of Olympians, I discovered they don’t push their kids. Instead, they put zero limitations on their kids’ dreams. They are encouraging, hopeful and never say it’s impossible.

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Will Molly Renshaw Be Left At Home Again?

After being left out of her home country’s Olympics in 2012, Molly Renshaw, after swimming a lifetime best, 10th-in-the-world 2:23.56 in the 200 breast, may be left out of the Olympic team yet again.

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Cate Campbell Breaks Australian Record in 50 free Semis at Trials

Australia’s Cate Campbell has broken her own Australian Record and textile best in the 50 free.

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WATCH: Dominique Bouchard On Heading To Rio

Dominique Bouchard made her mark on the backstroke events last week at the 2016 Canadian Olympic Trials, finishing second in both the 100 and 200 and solidifying her spot on Canada’s Olympic team.

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Chad le Clos Cruises to 1:55.0 200 Fly on Day 4 of South African Trial

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (SA OLYMPIC TRIALS) King Aquatic Park, Durban, South Africa Sunday, April 10th – Saturday, April 16th…

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WATCH: Chantal Van Landeghem Happy With Trials Results

Chantal Van Landeghem had a very successful run at the 2016 Canadian Olympic Trials which qualified her to compete at her first Olympic Games ever.

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