The Powerlist

SwimMAC’s Kristie Darmody Gives Verbal to James Madison University

Kristie Darmody, who swims for SwimMAC Carolina and Providence Senior High School, gave her verbal to James Madison for 2016-17.

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The Fighting Irish Add Verbal Commitments From Abbie Dolan and Katie Rentz

“I chose Notre Dame because of its rich tradition of academic and athletic excellence. I know the future of the program is very bright under the enthusiastic direction of Coach Litzinger and Coach Woo.”

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Missy Franklin Joins USA Swimming Foundation As Ambassador (Video)

Olympian and new professional swimmer Missy Franklin has officially joined the USA Swimming Foundation through the year 2020, supporting the USA Swimming charity that seeks to teach kids swimming and water safety.

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Why Olympic Swim Coach Bob Bowman likes the MP Focus Snorkel (Video)

SwimSwam caught up with the newly crowned 2016 Olympic Men’s Swimming Coach, Bob Bowman, at the 2015 ASCA World Clinic.

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Brendan Feehery, Nephew of Olympic Champ, Commits to UNC

Brendan Feehery from Jesuit College Prep in Dallas, Texas has verbally committed to the North Carolina Tar Heels. Feehery says…

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Rob Butcher Named Swim Across America President and CEO

Swim Across America, the leading non-profit company in the swimming industry raising money for cancer research, prevention and treatment through swimming-related events, is proud to announce Rob Butcher as its new President and CEO.

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The Counter Attack – Episode 30

The Counter Attack with Greg Mescall is your home for the world of water polo. This weekly web-based series covers the news and highlights from around the sport.

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Scottish “Winning Students” Infused With Additional Funds

Current “Winning Student” scholarship recipient, Ross Murdoch, says the funding is invaluable as an athlete.

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Australian Sports Commission Invests $2.5 Million In Paralympics

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) announced their investment of up to AUD 3.5 million (approximately $2.5 million) in the Australian…

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South Australia’s Kyle Chalmers Out of State Championships

Due to illness, sprint sensation Kyle Chalmers has had to pull out of Australia’s State Championships this weekend.

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Missy Franklin Inspires All At “Exceptional Women” Seminar

Olympic champion and all-around superstar, Missy Franklin, was recently a special guest at an event in Ketchum, Idaho honoring remarkable…

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Tualatin Hills Swim Club Being Sued For Defamation

Former Tualatin Hills Swim Club members are suing the Beaverton, Oregon team in a defamation suit filed this week in…

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Free Pizza, Posters, T-Shirts and SUP Races Will Kick Off NC State’s Season

As the 2015-16 season approaches the NC State swimming and diving team is set to host its first-ever Wolfpack Games Friday evening inside Casey Aquatic Center.

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Low Budget, Big Culture Are Themes Of Rio Opening & Closing Ceremonies

The Rio Opening Ceremony’s budget is estimated to be 10% that of London’s in 2012.

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Colleges Kick off 2015-2016 Season with Intrasquad and Alumni Meets

The 2015-2016 season continues to kick off as teams dive into the competition water this weekend

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