The Powerlist

Fast-rising butterflyer James Bretscher joins NC State Wolfpack

Recruiting season continues to go well for the NC State Wolfpack as perhaps the NCAA’s fastest-rising team added a butterfly prospect with a huge trajectory as well.

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Florida State’s Andy Robins Joins Georgia Tech Staff as Assistant Coach

“I’m excited about the opportunity,” said Robins. “Georgia Tech has so much to offer.”

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Long Beach council member holds public meeting as Belmont Pool Project continues to move forward

The project to rebuild the historic Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool continues to gain steam, with a public meeting taking place over the weekend to continue to discuss details.

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Swim Job: Fitter and Faster and Arluck Promotions seeks Marketing and Communications Manager

The newly created position of Marketing and Communications Manager is now available at sister companies Fitter and Faster Swim Tour and Arluck Promotions. A nationwide search for a very creative, outgoing, experienced professional to fill this role begins immediately.

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James Connor joins Australia’s World Championship Diving Team

After a standout performance at this past weekend’s Australian Open diving championships, Indiana University freshman James Connor was selected to Australia’s 2015 World Championships team, competing July 25-August 2 in Kazan, Russia.

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USA, Australia, Canada, China and Brazil in the Super Final

After the conclusion of the Intercontinental Tournament in Auckland (NZL), held from April 28-May 3, the eight teams participating in the Super Final of the 2015 FINA Women’s Water Polo World League are now selected: in New Zealand, the squads of United States, Australia, Canada, China and Brazil earned their ticket to the decisive stage of the competition, to be held in Shanghai (CHN) on June 9-14.

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How to Swim the 100 Medley Relay in an Empty Pool

The groomsmen at the Pete Burgham wedding, as they were counting the minutes toward the nuptials, saw a pool, and as former swimmers knew exactly what they needed to do.

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San Ramon Valley Girls, Boys Use Depth to Sweep EBAL Championships

Granada High School’s Maxime Rooney won two individual events at the 2015 EBAL Championships.

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James sets national 200 back record, Golden West, Santa Rosa win California Community College titles

The CCCAA (California Community College Athletic Association) national championships saw a national 200 back record go down while Golden West continued their win streak on the men’s side.

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28 Irish swimmers qualify for international competition, including 4 for Worlds, Junior Worlds

At the conclusion of Ireland’s National Championships, the nation has announced all the athletes who qualified for the major meets this summer, headlined by a likely 4-person team for the World Championships that includes Fiona Doyle (pictured).

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Katie Drabot wins twice on final day of Irish Nationals

American Katie Drabot, competing at Irish Nationals under the NCSA banner, won two events on the final day to cap off a big week for the young American crew.

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Chico Aqua-Jets’ Keely Johnson Signs NLI with UC Davis Aggies

Pleasant Valley High School senior Keely Johnson has committed to the University of California, Davis for the 2015-16 season. Johnson,…

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Discovery Canyon HS Trio -Lawrie, Donehower and Augustino- Sign NLIs to Air Force, Marymount and CSM

Discovery Canyon High School seniors from left to right: James Augustino, Jonathan Donehower, and Blake Lawrie.

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Russia Recognizes Regional Swimming Federation Within Controversial Crimea

The Russian Swimming Federation held its annual conference, and among the major announcements was the recognition of 6 new regional…

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Kristina Steins takes Latvian 50 back record below 30 for first time in history on final day of Latvian nats

Former Canadian national teamer Kristina Steins continued to tear up the record books on the third and final day of Latvian Nationals, completing a sweep of the backstroke events and breaking yet another national record.

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