The Powerlist

Interview with Olympic Gold Medalist David Boudia and His Hair

David Boudia, Olympic gold medalist in the 10 meter platform, has partnered with Head & Shoulders as he prepares for the Olympic Games. (Picture is with Steele Johnson, his synchronized diving partner).

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2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Is Missy Back in Women’s 100 Back?

Missy Frankin was the best backstroker on the planet in 2012 and 2013. But now a crowd of young talents threatens her return trip to the Olympics in the 100 back.

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Volunteer Legacy: Madison Graham Commits to Tennessee

Madison Graham of the Dynamo Swim Club in Atlanta has committed to swim for the Tennessee Volunteers in the fall of 2016. She is primarily a sprint freestyler, backstroker, and IMer.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 51% Say Ledecky Should Skip Taper For U.S. Trials

SwimSwam readers overwhelmingly expressed their support for no taper or a limited taper for Ledecky in Omaha. 94.5% in all voted for one of those two options.

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Lilly King Named Indiana University’s Athlete Of The Year

Hoosier Lilly King has been named Indiana University’s Athlete of the Year.

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Katinka Hosszu Introduces ‘Iron Lady – Arcanum’ Comic

Hungary’s Iron Lady, Katinka Hosszu, introduces her own comic, complete with riveting trailer.

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30 Gedankenanstösse, ein besserer Schwimmer zu werden.

Wenn wir darüber nachdenken, wie wir besser werden können, dann meinen wir häufig, dass NUR große Veränderungen uns helfen können, eine…

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Watch Eirik Ravnan Swim his 400 IM Backward. Not Reverse, Backward

Eirik Ravnan is a Norwegian open water swimmer who was previously a member of the Stanford varsity swim team. A…

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Brazilian Health Minister: “No Scientific Grounds” To Move Olympics

Brazilian Health Minister Richard Barros said there are “no scientific grounds” for relocating the upcoming Olympic Games on Friday.

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Burch, Fletcher Lead 22-Strong Bermudian Squad To CISC Event

Bermuda’s Roy Burch is joining 21 of his teammates in competing at the Caribbean Islands Swimming Championships later this month in the Bahamas.

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Dutch National Team Member Saskia de Jonge Retires at 29

Saskia de Jonge who first represented the Netherlands internationally in 2006 announced her retirement at the age of 29…

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Hydrate the Healthy Way: Hydration for Swimmers

How important is hydration for swimmers and will it impact your overall athletic performance?

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Mudpuppies Swim Across America Event to Honor Dr. Brian Goldman

Dr. Brian Goldman was a life-long swimmer with a passion for the sport. He held records for years at North Hills Club, and went on to swim for Duke during his undergraduate years.

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USA Women Win Third Straight FINA World League Super Final Gold Medal

The USA Women’s Senior National Team won gold once again at the FINA World League Super Final, this time defeating Spain 13-9 in the championship match.

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Longtime Coach Teresa Osmanski to Leave UNK

Kearney, Neb. – Nebraska-Kearney Athletic Director Dr. Paul Plinske announced today that longtime head women’s swimming coach Teresa Osmanski is resigning to take a teaching position in Elm Creek.

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