The Powerlist

Ranking the 2015 Women’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #1-4

Katie McLaughlin and Kathleen Baker are two of many reasons why the Cal Bears class sits at the top

  12 Comments

Rio 2016 Update: Video Shows Construction Progress

With just over a year out from the start of the 2016 Olympic Games, host Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic Park…

  Comment First!

Mission Viejo city council approves design contract for Nadadores pool renovation

Though there was some concern the process would be delayed, the city council of Mission Viejo, California did move forward with plans for a pool renovation this week, awarding the design contract to the Aquatic Design Group.

  1 Comment

Swimming Australia: World Class Team Seeks Glasgow Gold

Cochrane, Cole and Hall all recorded times at the Australian Championships in Sydney in April in their respective events that rank them number one in the world and will headline for the Australian team.

  Comment First!

Australia loosens qualifying times for Short Course Championships

Swimming Australia has relaxed its qualifying standards slightly for the 2015 Hancock Prospecting Short Course Nationals, standards that had originally taken huge leaps forward from 2014.

  Comment First!

2015 World University Games: Day 5 Finals Live Recap

Henrique Martins (Brazil) picked up his second gold medal of the meet, upsetting Jack Conger (USA) in the finals of the men’s 100 free.

  45 Comments

Elizabeth Beisel Joins Mutual of Omaha Gold Medal Team

Olympian Elizabeth Beisel has joined Mutual of Omaha’s Gold Medal Team, a select group of active and retired swimmers, sponsored by Mutual of Omaha, who represent the sport to young people across the country.

  Comment First!

Canadian Squad for 2015 World Deaf Swimming Championships Annouced

Led by Canadian deaf record holders Joshua Baerg and Thomas Osborn, the squad that will represent Canada at the 2015 World Deaf Swimming Championship has been announced.

  Comment First!

Former All-American Hannah Ross finding new home in professional cycling

After a lengthy and successful NCAA career and a short stint in USA Triathlon’s developmental program, Hannah Ross (third from right) eventually moved into competitive cycling, where she is now competing as a professional in Europe.

  4 Comments

USA Men Down Cuba 21-4 For Second Straight Win At Pan American Games

Josh Samuels led the way on offense with four goals while Merrill Moses and McQuin Baron did the job in net combining to turn aside eight shots.

  Comment First!

Andrea Toniato Breaks Italian Record in 50 Breast

Italy’s Andrea Toniato swam a 27.06 in the preliminary round of the 50m breaststroke, setting both new Italian and World University Games records.

  Comment First!

USA Women Down Cuba 18-3 For Second Straight Win At Pan American Games

The U.S. Pan American Women’s Water Polo Team picked up their second straight victory as they topped Cuba 18-3 earlier today.

  Comment First!

Swim Job: Urbana University Seeks Assistant Swimming Coach

Founded in 1850, Urbana University serves more than 1800 students from around the world from its 128 acre campus nestled in the West Central Ohio town of Urbana.

  Comment First!

2015 World University Games: Toniato breaks Games record at day 5 prelims

Leah Smith is the top seed in the women’s 200 free on day 5.

  Comment First!

Budget Plans for Brand New Olympic Stadium Revised in Preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Japan’s capital, Tokyo, was thrilled almost two years ago when they won the bid to host the 2020 Olympic Games. The…

  Comment First!