The Powerlist

Michael Gorey (2025) Switches Verbal Commitment from ASU to Texas

Michael Gorey, previously committed to Arizona State, has elected to follow head coach Bob Bowman to the University of Texas for 2025-26.

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Boston College Posts Head Coaching Job, Implying Intention To Continue Swim Program

The coaching staff was fired in the middle of January and the program is under a suspension until August following hazing allegations.

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Chloe Stepanek Enters Transfer Portal as a 5th Year Grad Transfer

Two-time SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year Chloe Stepanek has entered the portal as a 5th year grad transfer after spending the last four years at Texas A&M.

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How Leon Marchand Approaches the Mental Side of Swimming

Leon Marchand has been practicing a technique for recovery where he breathes only through his nose for a few minutes to calm himself down and fall asleep.

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Smith Center Pool Saved: George Washington’s Aquatic Sports Teams Returning Home Next Season

George Washington’s plans to convert the Smith Center pool into a new basketball facility fell through thanks to a divine act of structural integrity.

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World Record Holder Regan Smith Withdraws Name From Transfer Portal

Smith entered the portal on March 14th which was before Bob Bowman’s departure from Arizona State to take the job at Texas.

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Kylie Masse Hits 2:09.16 Meet Record On Day 1 Of 2024 Acropolis Open

Catch up on day one action of the 2024 Acropolis Open featuring Canadian Olympian Kylie Masse winning the women’s 200m back.

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Stanford’s Rex Maurer Enters Transfer Portal, #1 Recruit Coming Out Of High School

Maurer was the top recruit coming out of high school and swam most of his best times at midseason. He did not make an NCAA final.

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Lars Jorgensen Denies Sexual Abuse Allegations, Says Relationships Were “Consensual”

Jorgensen’s accusers deny they ever had consensual romantic relationships with the coach.

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Medallas españolas en Atenas; Final B para Mireia Belmonte

En el Acropolis Swim Open en Grecia, Jessica Vall, África Zamorano y Teo del Riego volaron en el agua en sus respectivas finales A.

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Adela Piskorska Hits Paris-Worthy Time In 100 Back On Day 2 Of Polish Championships

Adela Piskorska logged the 2nd-best 100m backstroke time of her career en route to solidifying her spot on the Polish Olympic roster.

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How Much Does NIL Cost? A Look At What Swimmers Are Charging

Top swimmers like Leon Marchand have a much higher starting price than their peers, though social media presence also plays a big role in how much is charged.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 42.7% Want To See Stroke 50s At The Olympics

If stroke 50s were added to the Olympic program, someone like Michael Andrew would benefit greatly with a couple new medal opportunities.

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The NCAA Transfer Portal Window Closes Today For Women’s Swimming And Diving

Miranda Grana of Texas A&M is one of the latest athletes to enter the transfer portal. The window closes for women’s swim/dive today.

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Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming: 4/26/2024

Our Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming series celebrates swimmers of every age and experience level with age group profiles of some recent results.

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