The Powerlist

INTERVIEW: Sergio Lopez-Miro Talks Commonwealth Games, Discusses Status of Bolles Program

Bolles’ Sergio Lopez-Miro, himself a former Olympic medalist, discusses the latest success of his swimmers at the Bolles School, and gives his assessment of where they are as a program.

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European Championships Preview – Women’s Sprint Freestyle

Sarah Sjostrom will attempt to take gold in both the 50 and 100 freestyle in Berlin…

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Registration Opens for the 3rd FINA World Aquatics Convention

Registration is open for the 3rd FINA World Aquatics Convention, taking place from 29 November – 1 December 2014 at The Ritz Carlton Hotel in Doha (Qatar).

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10 Things We Noticed on Day 2 of the 2014 U.S. Junior National Championships

Not among the 10 things we noticed: Amy Bilquist’s awesome fingernail paint job.

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Upper Dublin Swim Club Boys Break 15-16 National Age Group Record in 400 Free Relay

A second relay National Age Group Record has been broken on Thursday night at the 2014 U.S. Junior National Championships,…

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Carmel Swim Club Girls Break 15-18 NAG, Junior Nationals Meet Record in 400 Free Relay

The girls of the Carmel Swim Club 15-18 400 free relay broke the National Age Group Record on Thursday night in Irvine.

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2014 US Junior National Championships – Day 2 Finals Recap

Follow along for a live recap of finals from day 2 of the 2014 US Junior National Championships in Irvine, California.

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Voss lowers Y national mark another two seconds, goes 2:10.58 in 200 back at YNats night 4

Erin Voss further obliterated the national record in the 200 back, taking two more seconds off after cutting three from it in prelims. Somerset Valley’s Brad Zdroik and Zack Warner also won two titles apiece on the night and three boys 800 free relays got under the national record.

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Phelps To Swim Four Races, No 200 Free, at 2014 U.S. Swimming National Championships

Michael Phelps will swim four events, including leaving a couple of old favorites off of his list.

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King County Aquatic Center Renovations to Begin in Early August

Renovations to the King County Aquatic Center (KCAC), Federal Way’s iconic jewel of the Northwestern United States’ swimming crown will begin…

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5 Things to Watch For at the 2014 Pan Pac Para-Swimming Championships in Pasadena, California

2014 Pan Pacific Para-Swimming Championship SwimSwam Coverage & Results Wednesday, August 5 – Sunday, August 10 Pasadena, CA – Rose…

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Tim Binning’s Day 2 Top Seeds From Prelims Photo Vault

Allie Szekely, better known as a breaststroker, is the top seed in the women’s 200 back after prelims in 2:12.39.

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What to watch for: US Junior Nationals day 2 finals feature some lofty NAG record hunts

Veronica Burchill is one of three Carmel girls in the 100 free final, and will also likely swim on its 400 free relay, which has a legitimate shot of taking down the 15-18 NAG record set by Missy Franklin & co. in 2010.

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Florida-Auburn Rivalry Dual Meet Set for January 24th

The defending SEC Champions from Florida will travel to Auburn for an SEC preview in late January.

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Missy Franklin vs Katie Ledecky – Gold Medal Minute presented by SwimOutlet.com

Who is your pick in the women’s 200m freestyle this summer?

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