The Powerlist

VIDEO INTERVIEW: American Record Holder Liz Pelton takes us through Wisconsin Dual, Gears up for Georgia Invite

Cal Golden Bear Liz Pelton checked in with SwimSwam after the team’s dual with Wisconsin.

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6 of 12 state records go down at Iowa Girls High School State meet

State records went down in half of the events at the 2014 Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union State Championships Saturday, including two apiece to Allyssa Fluit and Maddie Gehrke.

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Penn Men, Women sweep UConn in Dual

The Quakers swam to victories on the men’s and women’s sides on Sunday afternoon over the Huskies

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Kimberly Buys Wins Three on Day 2 of Belgian Championships

Kimberly Buys moved into the dominant position at the 2014 Belgian Short Course Open Championships with three more gold medals. While…

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South Carolina beats ECU, College of Charleston in first meet since CofC’s cut announcement

The University of South Carolina hosted East Carolina University and the College of Charleston Saturday in the first meet for Charleston since the school announced it would be cutting its swimming & diving programs next year.

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Columbia Men Open with Wins Against Army and Iona at West Point

David Jakl’s two wins helped the Lions defeat Army on Friday, in a meet that came down to the final relay.

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Creekside and Chiles win Florida 3A state titles, Haan scares two state records

The Chiles girls and Creekside boys only won 1 event apiece, but still rolled to narrow state titles Saturday.

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Heemskerk Breaks Another Championship Record to Finish Dutch Nationals in Tilberg

Femke Heemskerk wrapped up an impressive Dutch Short Course Nationals on Friday with her third Championships Record in as many…

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Bolzano International Swimming Photo Vault

Many thanks to RAFAEL DOMEYKO – RAFAELDOMEYKO.COM – for capturing these great swimming photos from Bolzano, Italy.

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Pickrem and Aitchison lead East Lake to Florida girls 4A title, Riverview boys win

Division I commits Lexi Aitchison and Sydney Pickrem(pictured) led East Lake to the Florida class 3A girls state title Friday night, while the boys of Riverview picked up their own state championship.

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5 Ways to Maximize Your Confidence

When we experience any degree of success, we learn to look for, and expect, good things to happen. You begin to feel in control of your life, and your sport. You might consider the following techniques to get you on a roll.

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VIDEO: Swimming Australia stars take the 100-meter Swim Cap Challenge

Matt Abood and Dave McKeon take on Britt Elmslie and Jess Corones in a new kind of race devised by Swimming Australia.

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Michael Andrew 2014 FINA World Cup Video Diary – 3 Feature Videos

Michael Andrew continues to gain experience and improve as a swimmer, and his film-making skills appear to be improving as well. See all three feature videos here…

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Ottesen Not Pleased With Disqualification in Norway

After being disqualified in the women’s 100 butterfly Jeanette Ottesen took to Twitter to express her displeasure…

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King County Aquatic Center Reopens After Renovations

Thanks to Lyle Campbell for contributing to this report. The King County Aquatic Center was reopened last week after undergoing…

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