The Powerlist

Michigan State’s David Zoltowski Named Finalist for Rhodes Scholarship

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State swimming and diving senior David Zoltowski has been named a finalist for the Rhodes…

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PHOTO VAULT: TYR launches new Avictor tech suit

TYR Sport launched its new Avictor suit today. Check out this gallery of photos featuring the new Avictor suit and TYR athletes Matt Grevers, Megan Romano, Chloe Sutton and Ashley Twichell.

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TYR Sport Unleashes New, American-Manufactured Tech Suit

“One of our core values at TYR is American ingenuity, and that undoubtedly shines through in the Avictor,” said Matt DiLorenzo, chief executive officer of TYR. “We are confident that our product is going to launch a new standard of tech suit performance.”

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Brazil Takes More Lenient Stance on Worlds, Olympic Qualifying for 2015, 2016

Time standards won’t matter much to Cesar Cielo and the deep Brazilian sprint group, but many swimmers will find an easier path to Kazan and Rio than they’ve had at past meets.

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Michael Phelps’ Court Date Put Off a Month Until December 19

Michael Phelps’ defense attorney has requested, and been granted, a postponment of his trial.

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College Swimming Previews: Dynasty? Loaded #1 California men are narrow favorites to repeat

Ryan Murphy is the latest Cal superstar, and he leads a talented crew in search of the Golden Bears’ 4th title in the past 5 seasons.

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TCU Gets Verbal From Clear Creek’s Micaela Roemer

The TCU Horned Frogs have earned a verbal commitment from Micaela Roemer, who will make a good foundation piece as the program continues to grow into the Big 12.

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Former Olympic Coach Jack Nelson Passes Away At 82

Former US Olympic Coach and American Olympic swimmer Jack Nelson passed away this morning due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease according to CEO of the International Swimming Hall of Fame. Bruce Wigo.

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Crawfish Aquatics’ Colin Bone Breaks 33-Year-Old Record At Capital City Swim League Championships

Crawfish Aquatics and Catholic High School swimmer Colin Bone set two new meet records at the Capital City Swim League Championships this past weekend, breaking a mark in the 100 freestyle that’s been held since 1981.

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AgonSwim Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 11/5/2014

Click through to see who made the AgonSwim list of Weekly Wonders for October 31-November 2.

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Mitch Larkin Breaks Another Australian Record in Semis of 100 Back at SC Nationals

Mitch Larkin has broken another Australian backstroker record, and is one of five swimmers to have tentatively earned their spot on Australia’s team for Short Course Worlds.

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World Champion Alex Meyer Wins in Barbados

Swimming News courtesy of Swim Barbados World champion, Alex Meyer, swam to victory in the 5km race of the 3rd…

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Race Club “Swimisodes” Launch Today: Breaststroke with Rebecca Soni

Race Club Swimisodes feature Olympians Rebecca Soni, Roland Schoeman, world champion Junya Koga, and world-class swimmers, Zach Hayden and Lexie Kelley.

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Blueseventy partners with the Pink Ribbon Foundation to fight breast cancer

Until February, blueseventy will be donating 10% from each pink neroTX technical race suit sold on their UK website to the Pink Ribbon Foundation, who see that breast cancer charities nationwide benefit from money raised.

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Lochte and Coughlin Included in a List of Top Swimmers Set to Compete in Bolzano

Ryan Lochte and Natalie Coughlin highlight a strong list of athletes competing at the 18th edition of the Bolzano International Swim Meet…

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