The Powerlist

Tyler Clary may retire after the 2016 Olympics to pursue motorsport

Olympian Tyler Clary may retire after the 2016 Olympics to pursue motorsport. Why not? He’s showing a talent for it according to NASCAR Star Jimmie Johnson.

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Tennessee Sprinter Adam Thomas Opts to Swim at Virginia Tech

Adam Thomas, who swims for Tennessee Aquatics and Webb School of Knoxville, has committed to Virginia Tech’s class of 2019.

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Nevada’s Sam Sauerbrei Commits to Swim for University of Iowa

Sam Sauerbrei, a senior at Boulder City High School in Boulder City, Nevada, has committed to swim for University of Iowa beginning in the fall of 2015.

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FINA’s List of Swimmers with Rio Qualifying Times Updated As of May 1, 2015

FINA released an updated listing of the 2016 Rio Olympic “A” cut qualifiers through May 1st; take a look to find your favorite swimmer.

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Shouts From The Stands: Why NCAA Athletes Should Be Paid

What other billion-dollar industry, besides the NCAA, has unpaid employees?

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Joseph Schooling Highlights Upcoming SEA Games

Joseph Schooling is one of Singapore’s ‘athletes to watch’ at the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

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CSCAA Convention Travel Blog Day 2

Day 2 began with me misreading my watch and getting to the convention an hour earlier than anything started. It was great to be in the right place, but as I sat alone in the lobby it took a good twenty minutes for me to realize my folly.

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Colorado State announces 2015-2016 schedule, highlighted by October battle with Denver

The Colorado State University Rams have released their schedule for the upcoming NCAA Swimming & Diving season, headed by a state rivalry showdown with Denver on October 17.

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University of Vermont Swimming and Diving add 14 to 2015-16 season

“I’m really excited about the addition of these 14 freshmen to the team. I feel the incoming class will help the program continue to move forward,” commented Cournoyer.

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Kade Knoch blogs from the National Diversity Select Camp: Blog #1 – Running Late

“Day before camp, and I’m already running late. Crazy Oklahoma weather.”

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Swimmers, Sweat, and Why You Need Electrolytes

In the water, the obvious indicators of dehydration are less apparent—excessive sweating, dry mouth, overheating, etc., so it’s easy to forget to drink fluids steadily throughout practice.

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High Diving Star Orlando Duque competes for $118,000 in Prize Money

On the occasion of the highly successful inaugural edition in Kazan in August 2014, diving legend Orlando Duque made history by becoming the first winner of the competition.

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College Recruits Beware, Coaches Review Social Media Accounts

“Coaches and schools are investing a lot of money in a recruit’s education. You can bet that they are going to get to know everything they can about the person they want to recruit.”

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U.S. Olympic Committee to present Team USA Athlete Performance Awards Program

The United States Olympic Committee today announced a new awards program – the Team USA Awards presented by Dow – to recognize the outstanding achievements of Team USA athletes year-round.

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Will The American Men Still Top The Medal Standings At Worlds Without Michael Phelps?

The United States topped the men’s medals table at the 2013 World Championships in Barcelona despite the glaring absence of Michael Phelps, and it seems as though this time around the task might prove to be more of a challenge.

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