The Powerlist

Coaches In The Netherlands Back Alberda’s Leadership

Since January Joop Alberda has been at the helm of Dutch swimming, in that time he has earned the respect of those in the swimming community…

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Swim For Alligator Lighthouse – Video Feature

All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Pool in Islamorada to help provide scholarship opportunities to those in need and aid the support of treasured Historic Lighthouses on Florida’s Coastal Waterways.

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Scott Leightman named Director, PR & Communications for USA Swimming

Leightman will oversee USA Swimming’s public relations and communications efforts, while managing the NGB’s four-member communications team and its day-to-day operations. He will serve as the organization’s primary spokesperson.

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Australia Expands Pan Pacs Selection to LA Invitational, Will Send a Roster of 20

Ash Delaney will be among a handful of Australians given an opportunity to qualify for the Pan Pac Championships at the LA Invitational in July.

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Photo Vault: CIF-SS Division 4

Jenna Frazer and Sarah Mossman, both seniors at Woodcrest Christian, tied to win the girls 100 fly at CIF-SS D4 championships.

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CIF-SS D4 Final Wrap-Up: Cerritos Boys and Girls Live Up to Expectations

Cerritos won both the boys’ and girls’ titles at the CIF-SS Division 4 championships on Friday, May 16, 2014.

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Brazilian Olympians Bruno Fratus, Michelle Lenhardt marry in Atlanta

Brazilian Olympians Bruno Fratus and Michelle Lenhardt have officially married, tying the knot in Atlanta according to Lenhardt’s Instagram.

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USA Women Top Japan 14-5 On Day One Of FINA Intercontinental Tournament

The USA Women’s Senior National Team opened the FINA Intercontinental Tournament with a 14-5 victory over Japan at the Riverside Aquatics Complex.

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FAST Swimming 2013-14 Highlights Video

Swimming video is courtesy of Fullerton Aquatics.

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Fitter and Faster Greenwich and Voorheesville Clinics Photo Vault

Olympian PVK in Greenwich, CT explaining drills on the Fitter and Faster Swim Tour presented by SwimOutlet.com Clinic.

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Vanderpool-Wallace develops 100 free with sights on 2016

Vanderpool-Wallace has been developing her butterfly and the backend of her 100m freestyle under the magic of David Marsh at SwimMAC.

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372000 die annually from drowning in five continents

372,000 annual casualties due to drowning in the five continents is dramatic. It is proven that physical inactivity is an independent risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCD) and the 4th leading cause of deaths worldwide.

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Coach Tusup suffers language barrier in Hosszu’s home country

Coach Shane Tusup doesn’t speak Hungarian, and sometimes it’s a problem…

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USADA and USA Swimming Partner to Set-Up Swimmers for Success In and Out of the Water

“We know that there is a serious problem in sports today where the win-at-all costs attitude has infiltrated all levels of competition,” said USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart.

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Poppe and Scott: A Race, a Lifetime, in Six Photos

In just six photos, Robert Ashby managed not only to capture the essence of a race, but also the emotion and grace of two great champions. What follows are those six shots, with a little added commentary.

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