The Powerlist

Ryan Hoffer, Top Commit in Class of 2017, Verbally Commits to Cal

While SwimSwam has yet to officially unveil its rankings for the high school class of 2017, superstar sprinter Ryan Hoffer will…

  63 Comments

3 Proven Ways to Use Self-Talk to Become a Better Swimmer

Research has shown that the self-talk we use is tied to how we end up swimming in the pool. Here is your guide to mastering this skill so that you can self-talk your way to becoming a faster swimmer.

  Comment First!

Luxemburger Laurent Carnol verletzt sich im Trainingslager

(Pressemitteilung des FLNS FEDERATION LUXEMBOURGEOISE DE NATATION ET DE SAUVETAGE, 21.04.2016) Auch die besten Schwimmer aus Luxemburg haben sich in…

  Comment First!

Weltrekordhalter Cesar Cielo nicht in Rio über 50 m Freistil dabei

Wenn Erwartungen nicht erfüllt werden, ist es immer leicht, von Versagen zu sprechen. Niemand gewinnt immer im Sport – manchmal…

  Comment First!

WATCH: Cesar Cielo’s 21.91 Not Enough to Qualify for Rio

2016 MARIA LENK TROPHY OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS Friday, April 15th – Wednesday, April 20th Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil…

  5 Comments

Tennessee Picks Up Late Commitment from NAC Sprinter Tim Raab

Tim Raab of Brentwood High School in Tennessee will stay in state, as he’s committed to the Tennessee Volunteers. Raab swims club for the…

  1 Comment

Olympic Torch-Lighting Ceremony to Be Held on Thursday in Greece

The pageantry and the history of the Olympic Games, that ties every generation to every other generation of athletes to…

  2 Comments

Seven More Athletes Secure Spots on the Brazilian Olympic Team

Seven more athletes secured spots on the Brazilian Olympic team on the final day of the 2016 Maria Lenk Trophy…

  Comment First!

2016 Hungarian National Championships Wrap-Up: Cseh, Kapas Each Win 4

László Cseh took home four gold medals in Gyor: 50 fly, 100 fly, 200fly, and 200 IM. That brings his career total to 99 national titles.

  6 Comments

Amid Olympic Failure, Cesar Cielo Grows Sprint Legend With 52nd Sub-22

2016 MARIA LENK TROPHY OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS Friday, April 15th – Wednesday, April 20th Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil…

  14 Comments

The Most Important Performance Enhancer Out There

Did you know the body is made up of about 50-70% water? Without it we can only survive for days – that’s how essential it is for life. We need it for every process you can possibly think of in the human body.

  2 Comments

Cesar Cielo Misses Brazilian Olympic Team For His Home Olympics

Cesar Cielo was beaten out by two swimmers in the 50 free, his final chance at qualification, thus missing his chance at an individual event on the Brazilian Olympic team.

  35 Comments

Paralympic Champion Liz Johnson Announces Retirement

Paralympic champion Liz Johnson has retired from competitive swimming, ending a career that has seen her medal at the last 3…

  Comment First!

2016 Maria Lenk Trophy: Day 6 Finals Live Recap

The final day of the 2016 Maria Lenk Trophy includes some exciting races including both the men’s and women’s 50 freestyle…

  14 Comments

NCAA Qualifier Sam Stewart Transferring from Auburn to Texas

After one year with the Auburn Tigers, freshman Sam Stewart will transfer to the defending NCAA Champions from the University of…

  26 Comments