The Powerlist

Watch Laure Manaudou Break Janet Evans’ WR in 400 Free, 12 May 2006

Today is the 10-year anniversary of Laure Manaudou’s world record in the 400 meter freestyle. Her 4:03.03 took .82 off the 18-year-old mark that had been set by Janet Evans at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.

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2016 CIF-SS Division III Prelims: Poly Pasadena and Gabrielino Leading

Sierra Canyon junior Deanne Umbay is looking to defend her 200 IM and 100 back titles at the CIF-SS Division III finals on Thursday afternoon.

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Olympic Trials for the Anonymous 100th Seed

The U.S. Olympic Trials are a massive meet with hundreds of entries in every event. For many of the swimmers at…

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Brazil Sending 21 To Mare Nostrum Series

Etiene Medeiros will head up a team of 21 Brazilians heading to the Mare Nostrum series in Europe in June.

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10 Reasons To Attend Central States Clinic May 21-22 In Chicago

Held every year in mid-May in Oak Brook, IL the Central States Clinic strives to bring the top speakers, coaches and Olympians to equip coaches to make their profession and sport better. Come meet 4x Olympian, Captain of 2008 and 2012 USA Team, World Record Holder, Jason “The Anchor” Lezak.

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Elite Sportswear Acquires Dolfin Swimwear

Elite Sportswear, the company behind GK Elite, recently announced their acquisition of Dolfin Swimwear to their portfolio of niche sportswear brands.

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Europameisterschaften, Atlanta Classic, Charlotte Pro Swim: Alle Links

Viele der besten Schwimmer Europas werden ab kommenden Montag bei den Europameisterschaften in London an den Start gehen und viele…

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Secret Payment Raises Questions Concerning Legitimacy of Tokyo 2020 Bid

Japan is insisting that they won the bid for the 2020 Olympic Games cleanly following a report that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic bid team paid 1.3 million euros ($1.48 million) to host the Games.

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WADA Suggests Taxes On Broadcasters, Sponsors To Support Anti-Doping

In an blog entry recently published on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) website, the organization’s president reveals his thoughts on potential ways global sports’ stakeholders can more robustly contribute to the clean sport cause.

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May 15th is International Water Safety Day

International Water Safety Day (IWSD) celebrated on May 15th each year is designed to help spread global awareness of the ongoing drowning pandemic, and educate the youth in becoming safer in and around water.

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Brazilian President Rousseff Impeached 85 Days Out From Olympics

Today the Brazilian Senate has voted to proceed with the impeachment of current Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff, leaving the country without its leader less than 90 days from the Olympics’ Opening Ceremony.

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Hall Of Fame Coach Bill Rose Set To Retire December 2017

Long-time Mission Viejo Nadadores Head Coach Bill Rose has announced he will be retiring in December 2017.

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2016 Arena Pro Swim Series – Charlotte: Three Races to Watch

All three women who stood on the medal podium for the 100 breaststroke at the 2015 Pan American Games will be taking part in the event in Charlotte…

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USA Swimming Releases Hispanic/Latino Resource Guide

USA Swimming has published the organization’s first-ever Hispanic/Latino Cultural Inclusion Resource Guide that will provide educational resources and opportunities for…

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2016 Atlanta Classic: 5 Storylines, All the Links You Need

Less than a month after the pool record board was decimated during the NCAA championships, the best swimmers in the country will return to Atlanta’s McAuley Aquatic Center on Georgia Tech’s campus to participate in the Atlanta Classic.

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