The Powerlist

Eddie Reese: Taper is an art no one understands (Video)

Eddie Reese, a zen master in his own right within the realm of swimming, is willing to admit that not even he fully understands the subtle but looming art that is Taper

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Silverman, Coan Both Due for Reclassification After 2 of 3 Tests

American Record holders Ian Silverman (above) and MacKenzie Coan are on course to be reclassified before the U.S. Olympic Trials at the end of the month.

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Jessica Ashwood: I did have a cheeky look at the clock at 350 (Video)

Jessica Ashwood of Chandler Swim Club picked up another win with a very strong 8:18.14 to easily handle the field. That’s her best time ever, and also a new Australian record

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Olympic Trials: Managing Prelims, Semis and Finals

Most events at the Olympic Trials have 3 rounds, prelims, semis, and finals. For the first two rounds, the only thing that matters is qualifying for the next round.

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8 Year-Old With Honorary TCU Swimming Scholarship Passes Away

8 year-old Nathan Lin who was an honorary member of the TCU swim team passed away on June 3.

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Probation Sentence, Battery Charge Reached In Great Bend Bus Incident

A battery case revolving around an incident on a swim team bus has produced two battery convictions and one sentence of probation so far.

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Russia Set to Hold National Open Water Championships June 9-15

From June 9 to June 15, Russia will hold its own National Open Water Championships. The competition is set to…

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5 Storylines To Watch, All The Links You Need For 2016 Mare Nostrum – Canet

A number of Japanese stars, including world champ Kanako Watanabe, are joining the Mare Nostrum Tour in its second stop – Canet en Roussillon, France.

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Vien Nguyen Shatters Own Vietnamese Record in 400 Free in Indianapolis

In the 400 free final at the Arena Pro Swim Series – Indianapolis, Vien Nguyen swam a 4:07.96 for fourth place, setting a new Vietnamese record in the process.

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USA Swimming Foundation hosts Building Champions 5K Run

Road race will take place on the final day of Olympic Team Trials – Swimming.

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WHO to Form Committee to Determine Zika Risk for Rio

The World Health Organization has decided to form a committee to determine whether the Rio Games can continue with the risk of the Zika virus.

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Australian Paralympic Team Uniform Revealed

The Australian Paralympic Team will sport uniforms made from industry-leading companies.

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The 8 Most Common Swimmer Stereotypes – DEBUNKED!

Like any other sport, swimmers are one of a kind. We fade into the background, pursuing a sport no one knows much about, leaving much about our lives to speculation. Here are 8 common assumptions people make about swimmers…

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Yoga for Swimmers (Video) – Releasing Tension in the Hip Flexors

This short video sequence will take you through four poses that will help relieve stiffness in your hip flexors…

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6-time Olympic Medalist Allison Schmitt turns 26

Mutual of Omaha is proud to have Allison on the Gold Medal Team of Olympian clinicians that inspire kids around the country.

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