The Powerlist

Fastest 200 Yard Freestyler in History Simon Burnett Hired at UofPacific

The fastest 200 yard freestyle in swimming history, Simon Burnett, has been hired as an assistant coach by the University of…

  4 Comments

WADA Removes Six Countries From Non-Compliant List

“We are not in the business of keeping them out of sport, we’re in the business of them having a proper set of rules,” explained Reedie.

  Comment First!

2015 European Games: Chupkov, Steenbergen Scare Jr World Records

Follow along for live updates from the first day of the inaugural European Games.

  27 Comments

University of Houston’s Rodriguez to Compete at FINA World Championships

University of Houston rising sophomore Sharo Rodriguez will represent her native country of Mexico at the 2015 FINA World Championships in Kazan, Russia, the Federación Mexicana de Natación announced today.

  1 Comment

East Carolina Swimming And Diving Announces Incoming Class of 2015-16

The East Carolina swimming and diving program added 12 student-athletes to its 2015-16 roster during the spring signing period, announced head coach Rick Kobe on Tuesday.

  Comment First!

FINIS partners with Tri-Dimensions to Expand Global Reach

FINIS, Inc., a worldwide leader in technical swimming development, is proud to announce that Tri-Dimensions, a Germany-based triathlon retailer, will now represent FINIS in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

  Comment First!

European Games; Day One Prelims

Marrit Steenbergen of the Netherlands and Arina Openysheva of Russia both hit the wall in a time of 55.18, tying for this morning’s fastest qualifying time in the women’s 100 freestyle…

  1 Comment

Natalie Coughlin Appears in ESPN’s “The Body” Issue for 2015

In the wake of her shiny new 50m backstroke American record, fans will now get to see 12-time Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin

  4 Comments

FINA suspends newly-elected aquatic committee of Sri Lanka

FINA has suspended the new committee of the Sri Lankan Aquatic Sports Union after local elections were conducted in violation of a FINA directive.

  Comment First!

Breaking Down Michael Phelps’ Arena Pro Swim Series At Santa Clara Performance

Michael Phelps is starting to inch his way back towards the type of schedule he would do at a meet before his retirement. He’s competing in more 200s, doing more multi-event days, and for the first time since his comeback, he looks as though he’s truly put in the work to be competitive in these races.

  10 Comments

Villaecija Just Out-touches Belmonte for 2015 Spanish 5k Open Water Title

The 2015 Spanish Open Water Nationals continued yesterday, with competitors taking to Lake Banyoles just outside of Barcelona to contest…

  Comment First!

Former Puerto Rican Olympian Gary Goodner Sr. added to USA Swimming’s banned list

Gary Goodner, Sr., a former Tampa Bay Aquatics coach and Puerto Rican Olympian, has been permanently banned from USA Swimming as of last December.

  Comment First!

USC Lands 200 and 500 Free Tennessee State Champion Tatum Wade for 2016

The USC Trojans have snagged a big-time commitment from Nashville Aquatic Club’s Tatum Wade for the class of 2020. The rising Christ…

  1 Comment

Dana Vollmer: “I Want To Be Back In And Feel That Thrill”

“I hated when I saw the rumors that I actually did retire; I never did retire. I always wanted to leave it open for myself and I want to get back into shape. It’s one of those things that if I can get back into shape, maybe I’ll see what I can go in the pool.”

  9 Comments

Donahue cracks 59, Ziegler hits comeback-best 400 free at Tennessee Invite

Olympian Claire Donahue blasted one of the best 100 fly times in the nation so far this year in Tennessee, one of several Olympians to light up the Tennessee Aquatics June Invitational in Knoxville.

  1 Comment