The Powerlist

Hackett Says Improved Aussie Culture Helped Fuel Dolphins’ Success

Grant Hackett says the Aussie team is much more ‘together, tight’ and supportive than the team was in London 2012.

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Gasson, Fa’Amausili Snag Wins on Day 2 of NZ SC Champs

New Zealand’s Short Course Championships continued today and day 2 brought more fast swimming for the Kiwis at the Sir…

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2015 U.S. Nationals: SwimSwam’s 5 Favorite Race Videos

In one of the U.S. Nationals races we could watch over and over again, Reece Whitley became the first 15-16 year old in history to break the 2:12 barrier in the men’s 200 meter breaststroke.

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USRPT Helps Drive Hudson Area Club’s Success

Coach Young at the Hudson Swim Club in Wisconsin says USRPT gives his swimmers a new confidence.

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Why do we swim?

This question, that at first glance seems easy enough, actually proves to be a little harder to answer. Maybe you’ve never given it much thought.

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Le Clos: “Phelps’ World Records Have Been On My Mind Since London”

Chad Le Clos says Michael Phelps is a huge threat to his Olympic goals.

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Ning Zetao Reaping Benefits Of Training With Aussie Coach Brown

China’s Ning Zetao trains in Australia under Coach Matt Brown, who had previously coached Emily Seebohm up until earlier this year.

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Alexandria Aquatics Fundraising for New 50 Meter Pool

Below is a press release submitted by Advocates for Alexandria Aquatics. Alexandria, VA – Advocates for Alexandria Aquatics, (AAA), http://alexandriaaquatics.com/…

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American Brendan McHugh Delays Law Career to Chase Olympic Dream

Brendan McHugh, USA, finished 18th in the heats of the men’s 50m breast at the 2015 World Championships in Kazan. McHugh has deferred his start date at the law firm of Drinker Biddle & Reath until September, 2016.

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Matt Beckwith named Parkland Aquatic Club Head Swim Coach

Most recently, Matt has worked with 2014 National Champion and US Open Record Breaker, Brendan McHugh, while at GPAC.

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Swim Job: Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics seeks part-time Swim Coaches

Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics (PASA), Alpine Hills Site, is currently seeking coaches who will begin Fall 2015.

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2015 FINA World Cup Moscow: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Follow along for live updates from the second day of the 2015 FINA World Cup in Moscow.

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What does Roddy “Rowdy” Piper have to do with swimming?

Roddy “Rowdy” Piper died this past week after gracing our world with 61 years. He was a wrestler that debuted in the national stage in 1975 but really gained national attention in the late 1980’s in the World Wrestling Federation.

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Americans Capture 4 Top Seeds on Day 2 of Moscow World Cup

Breeja Larson didn’t get a shot at the 50 breaststroke at the World Championships, but did swim a time on Wednesday that would have finaled.

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Watch a 10 Year Old compete at World Championships – Race Video

2015 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS RACE VIDEO: Watch the youngest swimmer in FINA World Championships history compete in Kazan.

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