The Powerlist

Wabash Men Down Northern Michigan 118-108

In a dual meet on Friday, the Wabash college men were victorious over Northern Michigan. The meet was closely contested as they finished with a 118-108 score. The Northern Michigan women swam to a 146-81 win over Hillsdale. Full results can be found here.

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3 Reasons Why Stretching for Race Recovery is a Must

During competitions, stretching can be a particularly useful way to accelerate post-race recovery and improve pre-race warm ups with minimal exertion. (Featured image: Natalie Coughlin)

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Why You Should Swim an “Off Event” at Every Shave & Taper Meet

Being shaved and tapered is the most exciting part of the season, though there are times when despite the adrenaline of being on deck, and the silky feeling of the water repelling off of your hairless skin, when the nerves and the pressure to swim fast weigh on you.

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New York Club Coach Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison For Rape

Former Eden Dolphins Swim Club coach Glenn Nellis has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to rape charges last year.

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Miami’s Whitten University Center Pool Grand Opening (Video)

The University of Miami opened their newly-renovated facility yesterday after a semester of having to travel for practices.

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UW – Milwaukee Cancels Home Meet Against IUPUI For Disciplinary Reasons

The University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Panthers won’t take on IUPUI next weekend, as the home meet has been removed from the team’s schedule.

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Cesar Cielo Leads Public Sentiment To Carry Rio Flag

Could we see Cesar Cielo carrying the Brazilian flag on August 5th in Rio?

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Alabama Opens 2016 with Two-Day Meet against Tennessee

The Alabama swimming and diving teams dive back into action at home this Friday and Saturday against Southeastern Conference rival Tennessee. The meet will be something of a rarity, split across two days and competed over a 50-meter course instead of 25-yards, which is the standard in the collegiate ranks.

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Orca hires Ty Stevens as new brand manager for US

Ty Stevens, U.S. Orca Brand Manager: “I have been familiar with the Orca brand since my early days as a triathlete. Orca has always maintained a high level of respect within the triathlon community, and I look forward to carrying on its great heritage”

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WR Holder Sarah Sjostrom To Compete At Austin PSS (Psych Sheets Here)

USA Swimming has released the psych sheets for next week’s Arena Pro Swim Series at Austin, and they feature some huge international names – maybe most notable and surprising is Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom.

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Katie Ledecky Makes Forbes 30 Under 30 Athletes List

Katie Ledecky was the third youngest athlete on Forbes 30 Under 30 List.

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Canisius College Golden Griffins Winter Training Trip (Video)

The Canisius College Golden Griffins recently returned from there 2016 training trip in Vero Beach, Florida. See their training trip video here.

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WVU Swimming and Diving Training Trip 2015-2016 (Video)

The West Virginia University swimmers took a training trip together over the holiday break. Check out this video below for some of the highlights from their trip.

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GW Swimming & Diving Returns to the Pool on Saturday

The George Washington men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams return to action after a month-long hiatuson Saturday.

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Texas Men, Women Post Victories Over Auburn

The Texas Longhorns showed off their dominance in a dual meet with the visiting Auburn Tigers in Austin, Texas Thursday night. The Texas men posted a 156-136 in an exciting battle against the Tigers. The Longhorn women held a commanding lead to reach a 171-121 win over Auburn, sweeping the events

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