The Powerlist

French Swimming Federation hopes Henique will recover in time for Kazan

FFN, the French swimming federation, published a press release today supporting former World Champs bronze medalist Melanie Henique, who is recovering from an assault a few weeks ago.

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Former Canadian Olympian Jake Tapp Named Assistant Coach At The University Of New Mexico

University of Mexico head coach Kunio Kono announced former world record holder and Canadian Olympic swimmer Jake Tapp as the new assistant coach for the 2015-2016 season.

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Five Big Things From Day Three of the World University Games

Five big things we noticed from day three of the World University Games…

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U.S. National Team Swimmer Katie McLaughlin Leads NISCA Academic All-America Squad

USA Swimming National Team member Katie McLaughlin excels in both the classroom and the pool.

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Fresno Pacific’s Coles Qualifies for 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials

Fresno Pacific’s Wesley Coles qualified for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials in the 100 butterfly Friday.

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Former Irish coach, convicted sex offender maintains innocence, says victims ruined his life

Former Irish Olympic coach Ger Doyle has been released from prison after serving four years in prison on sexual assault charges, and this week, he claimed his victims “ruined [his] life.”

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USA Swimming’s Safe Sport Launches Online Anti-Bullying Training

USA Swimming’s Safe Sport launches online anti-bullying training. The free program includes resources for teams to adopt anti-bullying safety plans.

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Northwestern women’s program hires FAU’s Kyle Berg as new assistant coach

The Northwestern Wildcats have a new assistant coach to go with their new head coach on the women’s side, as Florida Atlantic’s Kyle Berg will make the jump to Evanston, Illinois.

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Mid-Level Belarusian Swimmer Handed 4-Year Doping Suspension

Belarusian swimmer Arseniy Gvozdeu (sometimes anglicised Arsenii Hvazdeu or Hvazdzeu) has been given a four-year doping suspension by the National Andti-Doping Agency of Belarus…

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2015 World University Games Day Three Finals Live Recap – USA Sweeps Freestyle

Josh Prenot won gold in the 200 IM tonight, one of three gold medals for the USA on day three of the World University Games.

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Doyle Sets New Irish Record in the 100 Breaststroke

Fiona Doyle of Ireland broke her own national record in the 100 breaststroke posting a time of 1:07.15…

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Germany Releases 2015 FINA World Champs Roster

Franziska Hentke, the #1 200 butterflier in the world right now, leads the German women’s World Championships roster.

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Swiss Diver Jessica Favre Handed 3 Month Doping Suspension

“On June 22, 2014, the diver Jessica Favre (SUI) was tested positive to the prohibited substance Tuaminoheptane (Class S.6 Specified Stimulants) following a doping control test conducted with the occasion of the Swiss Championships.”

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Iowa’s Lehnertz, Freeman Set for Pan Ams

University of Iowa sophomore Tereysa Lehnertz and UI graduate and volunteer assistant coach Deidre Freeman will compete in the 2015 Pan American Games from July 12-16 in Toronto.

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Dolfin Swimwear Expands Sales Force to Accommodate its Unprecedented Growth

Matt Zimmer, Dolfin VP Sales & Marketing: “This is going to be the biggest year Dolfin has ever had, and we’re fortunate to have such a seasoned sales team leading the charge.”

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