The Powerlist

Bowman, Peirsol, Muffat Head 16 Names In Stellar ISHOF Class of 2016

The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) has announced a 16-member Class of 2016, who will be honored next summer at the ISHOF Annual Honors Weekend.

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Duke Men and Women Rocket to Day 1 Leads at Nike Cup

Peter Kropp split an incredibly fast breast leg on Duke’s victorious 400 medley relay.

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Arkansas Women, Alabama Men Lead On Day One At Georgia Tech

Arkansas Women and Alabama Men split Thursday’s Final session on day one of the 2015 Georgia Tech Invitational

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Georgia Tech Pool Record Watch: Men’s NCAA Edition

Cal junior Ryan Murphy will be the big-time favorite in the backstroke events at this year’s NCAA Champs.

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Six Slovak Records Fall in Austrian Graz; Listopadova First Under 1:00

Swimmers from ten Slovak teams were facing the competition of swimmers from ten countries during four days of swimming at…

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Baby Phelps On The Way: Michael To Be A Father

Michael Phelps and fiance Nicole Johnson are expecting their first child.

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Katinka Hosszu Sues Casey Barrett, Swimming World For Libel After Doping Allegations

(Update: Full complaint now included) Hungarian swimmer Katinka Hosszu has filed a libel lawsuit against writer Casey Barrett and the parent company of Swimming World magazine for an editorial published on Swimming World’s website alleging that Hosszu should be suspected of doping.

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SwimSwam Launches Print Magazine

SwimSwam Magazine is the exact opposite of every swimming magazine you have seen in the past.

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Adidas Launches Cutting-Edge adizero XVI – Video Exclusive

Tonight adidas unveiled its cutting-edge adizero XVI, combining intelligent materials and intuitive fit to be its fastest swimsuit ever.

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FINA Welcomes UNESCO Charter

FINA is very pleased to announce the adoption by UNESCO – the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation – of the revised version of the “International Charter of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport”.

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California Baptist Leads Colorado Mesa Invite

On day 1 of the Colorado Mesa invite, the host team won 2 events, highlighted by Sky Hirsch’s 20.99 in the 50 free. The meet continues Friday and Saturday.

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Bridge Athletic Building Block Series #3– Kettlebells

The BridgeAthletic Building Block Series is a set of 5 exercises that can be performed by swimmers of all levels on the pooldeck. This Building Block Series requires a kettlebell (KB).

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Former Lewis & Clark Coach Mike Miller Passes Away

Longtime swim coach Mike Miller passed away last weekend after many years coaching at the club and college levels.

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Legend Grant Hackett Joins Phelps In Tempe, Will Compete At US Nats

Grant Hackett is set to join Michael Phelps in Tempe, at least for a bit…cue the ridiculously fast practices!

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Sweden’s Alshammar Headed to SwimMAC Elite, More Visitors On The Way

Swedish veteran swimmer Therese Alshammar is headed to Charlotte.

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