The Powerlist

2015 Short Course Far Westerns: Day One Prelims

2015 Short Course Far Westerns Championships Dates: Thursday, April 9 to Sunday, April 12, 2015 Times: prelims 9 am, finals…

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Watch Cate Campbell’s Electrifying 100 Freestyle Race from 2015 Australian Nationals

The women’s 100m freestyle final on day six of the 2015 Australian National Championships saw a wicked-fast race where the…

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Swim Lessons Now Mandatory in Bangladesh

In what the Bangladesh government describes as a purposeful and life-saving preventative measure, swimming lessons are now being made mandatory…

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Kazan World Championships to be broadcast on 70 TV and radio stations

The Russian Swimming Federation announced last week that this summer’s FINA World Championships will be broadcast by 70 TV and radio providers over Europe, Asia and North and South America.

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Brazil’s New Anti-Doping Lab in Final Stages of WADA Accreditation, Could Start Testing by July

Currently without a WADA-approved doping lab after a 2013 closure, Brazil is on the edge of a big step in the lead up to the 2016 Rio Olympics – the nation’s new doping lab could earn its WADA accreditation by next month.

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Division III All-American Swimmer Duncan Bonney Charged on 18 Counts of Burglary

Birmingham-Southern College swimmer Duncan Bonney has been arrested by Birmingham police and charged with 18 counts of third-degree burglary, according to al.com….

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France Inching Closer to Bid for 2024 Olympic Games

For months France has been considering a bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games, but never has it been closer…

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Felipe Lima Posts 59 Second 100 Breast During Day 4 Prelims of Maria Lenk Trophy

Special thanks to D’Artagnan Dias for contributing to this report. Kaue Da Silva Carvalho (Corinthians) had a huge drop to…

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The 5 Stages of the Swim Season Explained For Non-Swimmers

Swim season seems to last forever until you are officially a “swammer” and sometimes it doesn’t even stop there. If you have non-swimmer friends, show them this breakdown to explain the 5 Stages of the Swim Season.

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USA Swimming Announces 2015 Open Water Select Camp Rosters

USA Swimming has announced the roster for its 2015 Open Water Select Camp.

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Koga Rocks 50 Backstroke Win; Middle Schooler Makes Worlds at Japanese Nationals

Junya Koga now sits as the third-fastest 50m backstroker in the world after his performance at Japanese Nationals.

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Newcomer Jacob Heidtmann Swims to 2nd in the World in 400 IM in Germany, But Still Expects More

2015 German National Championships World Championship Qualifying Meet, 50 Meter Pool Berlin Germany April 9th-12th (Thursday-Sunday) Meet Central: here Live…

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Arena signs Brazilian sprinter Bruno Fratus

Arena has signed a sponsorship deal with 25-year-old Brazilian swimmer Bruno Fratus. Fratus is the current Pan Pacific 50 freestyle champion and record holder, and will be a serious podium contender at the 2016 Olympics in his home country.

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2016 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials Tickets Will Go On Sale June 29th

All-session tickets for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials will go on sale on June 29th, 2015 at 10 A.M. Central…

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Rio Organizing Committee Releases Session Schedule, Confirms 10pm Swimming Start Time

The 1pm prelims and 10pm finals start times for the swimming events stand, per the just-released 2016 Rio session schedule.

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