The Powerlist

Olympic Gold Medalist Suzuki (JPN) Nabbed for Sports Agency Role

Japanese former Olympic swimmer, Daichi Suzuki, has been announced as the head of a brand new, yet-to-be-named national sports agency…

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Botswana, The Bahamas Now Possible Hosts of 2017 C’Wealth Youth Games

With the recent announcement that St. Lucia has had to withdraw as host of the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games, two other countries are now stepping up as possible replacement hosts.

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Kenneth To Wins 5, Breaks State Record at NSW Short Course Champs

Kenneth To won 5 and Marieke D’Cruz took 4 this weekend at the New South Wales Short Course Championships.

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Vanderbilt to Open 2015-16 with Dual Against Florida

After breaking eight school records last season at the 2015 SEC Championships, the Commodores are thrilled to hop back in the pool for another season of success.

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Focus on the Things You Can Control in the Pool

Olivier Poirier-Leroy is a former national level swimmer based out of Victoria, BC. In feeding his passion for swimming, he…

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Air Force Women Announce 2015-16 Schedule

The Air Force women’s swimming and diving teams open the 2015-16 season with a dual meet against the University of New Mexico, Oct. 9, at the Academy.

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Ferrum Swimming Joins old Dominion Athletic Conference

Ferrum College’s men’s and women’s swimming teams have been accepted for membership in the NCAA Division III Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC), the league announced Thursday.

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Serbia Wins Gold at Men’s Junior Water Polo World Championships

The team of Serbia won the 2015 edition of the FINA World Men’s Junior Water Polo Championships, held in Almaty (KAZ), from September 4-12.

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No Gkolomeev, But Alabama Still Sweeps Delta State To Open Season

The Alabama Crimson Tide were without two-time NCAA champion Kristian Gkolomeev in the NCAA’s 2015-2016 season opener, but didn’t miss a beat, sweeping all 28 swimming events to top Delta State on the road.

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Minnesota Swim & Dive Set for Annual Alumni Meet

Golden Gophers from the current roster and years past are set for some friendly competition at the annual Alumni Meet.

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Coventry Clinches Triple Three-Peat On Final Night of All Africa Games

With tonight’s win in the women’s 200m backstroke, Kirsty Coventry’s trifecta of wins across three editions of the All Africa Games is now complete.

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German Olympic Champ Britta Steffen To Take Part In TV Show

Famously private about her personal life, German world record-holder Britta Steffen will take part in an upcoming TV series in which former pro athletes compete in various challenges.

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NBAC’s Tom Himes Wins Fitter & Faster Age Group Coach of Year Award

The Fitter & Faster Swim Tour has announced the winner of its 2015 Age Group Coach of the Year Award: North Baltimore Aquatic Club’s Tom Himes.

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Fifteen-Year-Old Russian Swimmer Dies At Training Camp

A young Russian swimmer has died after falling from a balcony at a sports academy training camp, the Associated Press reports.

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Shouts From The Stands: Appearances Can Be Deceiving

“Sometimes, the key to success does not lie in being the tallest or even the best at what you do, but rather in the effort you make and knowing how to best harness your abilities”

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