The Powerlist

Adam Epstein Named Head Coach of Keiser Swimming

Director of Athletics Nicks Davidson announces the hiring of Adam Epstein as the head coach of Keiser University’s new men’s and women’s swimming programs.

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Popova and Andreeva Earn Spots on the Russian Olympic Team

Veronika Popova and Viktoriia Andreeva both qualified for the Russian Olympic team on Tuesday night…

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WATCH: Thiago Pereira Officially Qualify for His 4th Olympics

A tie in the 200 IM between Thiago Pereira (left) and Henrique Rodrigues (right) was enough to confirm both of their spots on the Brazilian Olympic Team.

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Watch: Lochte, Franklin, Jones Talk Cross Training, Taper For Omaha

Watch as Missy, Cullen, and Ryan talk about their strategy going into the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Omaha.

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Odds and Ends From Day 6 at Maria Lenk

Etiene Medeiros (pictured) and Larissa Oliveira both qualified for the Olympics in the 100 freestyle, the first time two Brazilian women have done so since 1988.

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Joe Schooling, Chelsie Miller Named Big 12 Swimmers of the Year

Joseph Schooling, the 2016 NCAA Champion in the 100 and 200 yard butterflies, was named the Big 12 Conference Swimmer of the Year. The University of Texas swept the men’s honors.

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Brazil Adds Two More Qualifiers With One Day Remaining of Maria Lenk

Thiago Pereira officially booked his ticket to the Olympics tonight in the 200 IM.

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Larissa Oliveira Breaks Brazilian, South American Records In 100 Free

Larissa Oliveira broke the South American and Brazilian records in the women’s 100 free tonight at the Maria Lenk Trophy earning her a second individual event for the Olympics.

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Jamie Holder Named Head Coach of Dartmouth M&W Swimming and Diving

Georgetown’s Jamie Holder has been appointed head coach of men’s and women’s swimming and diving at Dartmouth College.

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Who Is Thomas Fannon? (Hint: He’s British And He’s Fast)

Teenager Thomas Fannon (left) trains with Ben Proud at Plymouth Leander, the site of a small sprint hotbed in the making.

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2016 Maria Lenk Trophy: Day 5 Finals Live Recap

Larissa Oliveira needs to drop a tenth from her morning swim to earn an individual Olympic berth in the women’s 100 freestyle.

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Brazil’s Dias Wins Laureus World Sportsperson With A Disability Award

Daniel Dias, who currently holds 20 S5 World Records, won the award for World Sportsperson with a Disability at this weekend’s Laureus Awards.

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Watch: Franklin, Lochte And More Launch ‘Speedo Fit’ Aquatic Training

Watch Missy Franklin, Cullen Jones, Ryan Lochte, Nathan Adrian, and Natalie Coughlin launch Speedo Fit, a new aquatic training regimen.

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Albiero: “City Will Be Electric” For Tyr Derby Pro (Video Interview)

Louisville head coach Arthur Albiero says the city of Louisville will be “electric” during next week’s Tyr Derby Pro Swim Meet, which will be part of the festivities leading up to the world-famous Kentucky Derby horse race.

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Top NBC Sideline Reporter Michele Tafoya Will Cover Swimming In Rio

Two-time Emmy winner Michele Tafoya will be joining Dan Hicks and Rowdy Gaines on the NBC Olympics swimming coverage team.

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