The Powerlist

College of Charleston confirms the elimination of swimming & diving programs

College of Charleston athletic director Joe Hull released a statement today, officially confirming for the first time that the University would cut its men’s and women’s swimming & diving programs after the 2014-2015 season.

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New Jersey’s Meaghan O’Donnell to Join the Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Meaghan O’Donnell to Swim for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish

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Record 50+ Pros Coming to Race at Edmond, OK Pro-Am

Perennial fan favorites like David Plummer, Michael Andrew, Darian Townsend, and Josh Schneider will be there, in addition to many new Pros who will be coming to Oklahoma for the first time, like Nick Thoman, Connor Jaeger, and Megan Romano.

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CofC Athletics Director Gets Two-Year Contract Extension While Swimming Sits on Chopping Block

College of Charleston Athletics Director Joe Hull has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him in his current role…

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Outside magazine to publish story on sex abuse within USA Swimming in next issue

Outside magazine will publish its story next week, and USA Swimming’s president sent out a letter to clubs ahead of publication to address the progress the federation has made over the past few years.

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A3 Performance Signs Backstroke Star Bryce Bohman

Bohman: “I was ecstatic that A3 gave me the opportunity to represent such a great brand. I only expect great things from both myself and A3 Performance in the future.”

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Photovault: Katie Ledecky Meets Princess Anne In First United States Visit Since 1994

Olympic champion Katie Ledecky got the opportunity to meet British royalty on Wednesday as Princess Anne, daughter of Queen Elizabeth II, visited the United States for the first time in 20 years and hosted a private reception where Ledecky and her family were among the invitees.

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Femke Heemskerk Swims Meet Record in 200 Free on Day 1 of Dutch SCM Champs

Femke Heemskerk has been on a tear in the last month, and very nearly broke the Dutch National Record in the 200 free again.

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Remembering Kevin Perry at Southern California’s 6th Eponymous Invitational

The 6th Kevin Perry Invitational is taking place November 7-9, 2014 in Fullerton, California.

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2014 CAC Games Roster Announced for Trinidad and Tobago

Bovell, Carter to Headline CAC Games Roster for Trinidad and Tobago

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Bolzano Italy Pre Swimming Meet Photo Vault

“When it came time to deciding who went first off the blocks, Mark Weber and Madison Kennedy solved it the old fashion way: Rock-Paper-Scissors.”

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Todd Schmitz to Speak at FINA Youth Programme Event in Doha

Todd Schmitz (right) has been named the headliner of the 2014 FINA Youth Programme event in Doha.

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In-State Breaststroker Kaylee Larson Verbally Commits to Missouri State

In-State Breaststroker Kaylee Larson Verbally Commits to Missouri State

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Pool Record Falls as Wyoming Tops New Mexico State

The Cowgirls swept 12 of 13 events in their dual against New Mexico State to defeat the Aggies 150 to 88.

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McKeon Siblings Combine For Half of the Victories on Day 3 at Aussie SC Nationals

Emma McKeon (above) and David McKeon ruled the day in Adelaide, Australia.

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