The Powerlist

Anthony Ervin – My Team Comes Through In The Clinch For Me – Video Interview

To wrap up the 2014 US National Championships, Anthony Ervin won the men’s 50 free, securing his spot on the 2014 Pan Pacs team. He touched the wall for the win at 21.55, followed by Nathan Adrian at 21.69. Cullen Jones reached in for third, earning the final spot on the Pan Pac team.

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Race Video: David Plummer Wins with an Amazing Finish in the Men’s 50 m Back

David Plummer won the A final, despite a not-so-good start, with a 24.82. Nick Thoman rolled in second, Shane Ryan…

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Race Video: Rachel Bootsma Faces Adversity with Racing Outdoors in the Women’s 50 m Back

Rachel Bootsma hugged the lane line the whole race but ended up taking the A final with a time of…

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Race Video: Brendan McHugh Makes His First International Team in the Men’s 50 m Breast

Brendan McHugh, future lawyer, made a huge breakout with an amazing start and solidified his spot on his first Pan Pac…

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Janet Evans – I Always Wanted An American To Get That Record Back – Video Interview

Janet Evans had only great things to say about Katie Ledecky and her journey in the realm of distance freestyle, adding that she was pleased the record was back in the hands of an American.

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Natalie Coughlin – Sometimes You Need That Extra Kick – Video Interview

Natalie Coughlin will be absent from a national team in what seems like forever after failing to qualify in both the 50 and 100m freestyle finals.

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Franklin & Grevers Win High Point Awards, Ledecky Gets “Performance Award” at 2014 Nationals

Matt Grevers and Missy Franklin were the two highest-scoring swimmers at the 2014 U.S. National Championships.

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SwimMAC Sweeps Team Awards, Wins Combined Title by Almost 200 Points

SwimMAC Carolina won all three team titles possible at the 2014 U.S. National Championships.

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West Virginia University Swimming Welcomes 21 to Incoming Class

Coach Riggs: “With this incoming class, we have added strength to some events and have addressed some of our depth areas. Several of them will have the opportunity to have an immediate impact both in and out of the water.”

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The 7 Best Memories of Championship Season

For thousands of swimmers in the United States, the voice of Sam Kendricks echoing over fuzzy speakers is a vivid memory of championship season.

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Nathan Adrian – There’s A Reason Why We Swim The Race

To wrap up the 2014 US National Championships, Anthony Ervin won the men’s 50 free, securing his spot on the 2014 Pan Pacs team. He touched the wall for the win at 21.55, followed by Nathan Adrian at 21.69. Cullen Jones reached in for third, earning the final spot on the Pan Pac team. Josh Schneider finished fourth with his time of 21.88.

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Ryan Lochte – I Guarantee That We’ll Be Faster And Better – Video Interview

At the touch, it was Ryan Lochte with the second fastest time in the world at 1:56.50. Michael Phelps was just behind him at 1:56.55.

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Michael Phelps – I’d Rather Lose Now As Long As I’m Ready For The Big Races – Video Interview

Michael Phelps has always been a back half swimmer, despite his breaststroke being his worst of the four strokes. It came down to the final 25 meters as Phelps was gaining quickly on Lochte. At the touch, it was Ryan Lochte with the second fastest time in the world at 1:56.50. Michael Phelps was just behind him at 1:56.55.

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10 Things We Noticed on Day 5 of the 2014 U.S. Nationals

“More than any other female swimmer in the college class of 2014, I’m intrigued to see what Margalis is able to do in the next two years…”

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