The Powerlist

SwimMom Musings: The Invisible

Depression: the silent pain and feeling of hopelessness. It not only impacts swimmers but many other people as well. Sometimes it is even frowned upon by tough coaches who believe every athlete should suck it up and live with the pain.

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8 Michael Phelps Quotes to Get You Fired Up

Here are 8 inspirational quotes from the G.O.A.T. to get you motivated to swim your best the next time you hit the pool.

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Olympic Organizing Committee Releases Last Wave of Tickets

The last wave of tickets for this summer’s Olympic Games in Rio were released this morning. According to the organizing…

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Rio Torch Relay Day 79: Campinas, Limeira, Rio Claro & Americana

On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…

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5 Epic Swim Sets You Should Try At Least Once

Here are 5 swim sets to push, challenge and improve your swimming from some of the top swimmers and coaches in the world.

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10 Suspected Terrorists Arrested in Brazil Over Olympic Plots

CNN reported that 10 were arrested in Rio de Janeiro today on a terrorist threat.

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SwimLabs Salt Lake City Breaks Opening Record!

With over 1,690 visits in it’s first month, SwimLabs Salt Lake City has experienced the highest opening utilization to date across SwimLabs 15 global locations.

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US Men Lead Top-3 Olympic Seeds, Women Narrowly Edge Aussies

The US men and women both lead the Olympic swimming psych sheets for seeds in the top-3, but Australia isn’t too far behind for second in both.

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10 (+1) Steps to Become an Olympian

#4 – Take responsibility for your skills.

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Oregon State Announces Jennifer Buffin as New Head Coach

Oregon State University has named Jennifer Buffin as the new head coach of their women’s-only swimming & diving team, announced on…

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Brandt Nigro Joins Swim Coaching Staff at Marshall University

Brandt Nigro has been named assistant swimming coach at Marshall University, as announced today by head coach Bill Tramel.

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Grinnellian Joshua Tibatemwa Trains for the Olympics

Grinnell College swimmer Joshua Tibatemwa ’19 will be making a splash on the international scene in August.

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Swimming is a Lifelong Sport for Actor Rik Barnett

British actor Rik Barnett enjoys swimming as a way to mange his busy career with an activity that provides stress-relief and a way to stay in shape.

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Chinese Olympians Must Sign No-Cheat Pledge Before Arriving In Rio

Sun Yang is one of 416 Chinese athletes who reportedly must sign a no-cheat pledge and also score a passing grade on a banned substances test before he can arrive in Rio.

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Stellungnahme der deutschen Athletenkommission zum WADA Bericht

Die DOSB Athletenkommission hat Stellung genommen zu den Ergebnissen des WADA Ermittlers Richard McLaren. Hier die Stellungnahme im Originalwortlaut: Stellungnahme…

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