The Powerlist

12 Signs You Should Be Open Water Swimming

Open Water swimming is similar to pool swimming because, well, you’re swimming…but that’s where the similarities end. If you can recognize yourself in any or all of the following, then maybe you should be open water swimming.

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Murphy, Tribuntsov, Salo honored with Pac-12 annual awards

CALIFORNIA’s Ryan Murphy was named the Men’s Swimmer of the Year, while USC’s Ralf Tribuntsov was voted Men’s Swimming Freshman/Newcomer of the Year and USC’s Dave Salo was selected as Men’s Swimming Coach of the Year.

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VIDEO: How former Yale swimmer Siphiwe Baleka revolutionized truck driving fitness

FOX Sports Live put together the video above, an interesting look at how one former Yale swimmer overcame adversity in his athletic career, only to change the game entirely for the profession of truck driving.

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The Counter Attack – Ep. 6 – USA Water Polo

Greg Mescall offers FINA highlights, recaps NCAA Women’s scores, and announces the inductees for the USA Water Polo Hall of Fame.

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WATCH: Race videos from Australian Champs, Days 5 and 6

Courtesy of the Australian Dolphins Swim Team on YouTube, check out race videos of days 5 and 6 at the Australian Swimming Championships.

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WATCH: Race videos from Australian Champs, Days 3 and 4

Courtesy of the Australian Dolphins Swim Team on YouTube, check out race videos of days 3 and 4 at the Australian Swimming Championships.

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WATCH: Race videos from Australian Champs, Days 1 and 2

Courtesy of the Australian Dolphins Swim Team on YouTube, check out race videos of days 1 and 2 at the Australian Swimming Championships.

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Germany’s Paul Biedermann Set to Retire After Rio Olympics

While in Berlin getting ready for German Nationals, Paul Biedermann confirmed for the press that he will indeed be retiring…

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Lia Neal And Simone Manuel Discuss The Historic 100 Freestyle Final at the NCAA Championships on MSNBC

Olympic Gold Medalist Lia Neal and American Record Holder Simone Manuel appeared on MSNBC today to discuss the 100 freestyle final at the NCAA Championships.

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Episcopal Academy Aquatic Club Hires Chris Lear as Assistant Director

NXTsports and the Episcopal Academy Aquatic Club are pleased to announce the hire of Chris Lear as the EAAC’s Assistant Director.

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SwimJams: Eugene Godsoe Releases Remix of Tritonal’s Anchor

Godsoe–also known under his SoundCloud handle “Eego”–has just released a new remix, this time to the song “Anchor” by Tritonal.

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Proposed Russian Bill Limits Athletes to Two Olympic Games

According to The Associated Press, the Russian government is considering implementing a rule banning its athletes from competing in more…

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Koch, Deibler, Biedermann already pre-nominated for Germany’s Worlds team, says national head coach

Steffen Deibler pulled out of German Nationals with an infection, but has already earned a pre-nomination for the German World Championships Team.

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Cameron van der Burgh struggled after the Olympics, but has motivation back now – Video Feature

Nils Zätterström catches up with 2012 Olympic Champion Cameron Van Der Burgh at the Swim Cup Eindhoven 2015.

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NCAA Qualifying Diver Michal Bower to Transfer to Indiana

2015 NCAA Championship qualifier Michal Bower is transferring from Arizona to Indiana for her remaining two years of collegiate eligibility. “After…

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