The Powerlist

2014 Pan Pacific Championships – Grevers blows away meet, all-comers records at day 1 prelims

The 2014 Pan Pacs meet kicks off from Australia today, with Ryosuke Irie set to clash with a whole field of talented 100 backstrokers.

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Grevers Breaks Pan Pacs Record in Prelims of the Men’s 100 Back

You wouldn’t know it by hearing enthusiasm from the crowd or the announcer at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre on…

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Update: Missy Franklin Will Swim the 200 Free on Thursday Morning, Then Evaluate For 100 Back Prelims

Four-time Olympic Champion Missy Franklin is ready to go for the 200 free prelim, but her status for the 100 backstroke is uncertain.

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Septuagenarian Throw Down in the English Channel

This week history is in the making as 3 swimmers, each in their 70’s, are attempting to set the record…

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6 Stories to Watch, All The Links You Need For The 2014 Pan Pacific Championships

Michael Phelps makes his return to international competition in Australia this week. Get the scoop on what to watch for at the Pan Pacific Championships here.

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WATCH: Race Videos From Wednesday at the 2014 European Championships

Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom (above) won the women’s 100 free on Wednesday for her second individual title of the meet. Serbian Velimir Stjepanovic added his second gold as well.

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Gregorio Paltrinieri Breaks European Record in 1500 Free at Euro Champs

Italian Gregorio Paltrinieri is riding high after breaking the European Record in the 1500 free by a whopping five seconds.

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#FantasySwimming goes international, expands to two leagues for Pan Pacs & ‘Ricky’ returns to defend Lane4 title

After a highly-successful run in its official debut at U.S. Nationals, the newly-formed sport of #FantasySwimming is back for the Pan Pacific Championships, now expanded into two separate leagues.

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PHOTO VAULT: Brazilian Team Relaxed in Run-Up to 2014 Pan Pacs

The entire Brazilian contingent for the 2014 Pan Pac Championships.

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6 Thoughts From Day 3 at the 2014 Youth Olympic Games: Yu and Shen Have ‘Staying Power’ for China

The Chinese swimmers are once again dominating the swimming at the second edition of the Youth Olympic Games, led mainly…

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Ous Update: Visa For Pan Pacs Arrives Too Late; Returning to Train at USC

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Ous Mellouli is returning to the Trojan Swim Club to resume training, and will not race at the 2014 Pan Pac Championships.

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Medal Table: 2014 European Championships – GBR leads, Sweden on the rise after day 3

Sweden picked up three medals on day 3, including gold from Sarah Sjostrom in the 100 free.

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Phelps, Lochte, Taewhan, And Mellouli Scratch Their Day 1 Pan Pacs Prelim Swims

Michael Phelps scratches the 200 freestyle and 100 backstroke on day 1 of the 2014 Pan Pacific Championships.

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Dear Coach….A Recruiting Breakup Letter

The most uncomfortable part of the college recruiting process is the “decline to sign”. For the swimmer, you have to try…

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Rich Get Richer and Fast Get Faster

Guest contributor Josh Davis is a 5-time Olympic medalist, former captain of the USA National Team and a television sports…

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