The Powerlist

James Magnussen Headlines inaugural Swimming Australia Grand Prix

This Saturday May 17 the National Training Centre in Canberra will play host to 87 of the best swimmers from across Australia as they take part in the first Grand Prix event for 2014.

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Maine Swimming and Diving Announces 2014-2015 Captains

Susan Lizzotte, head coach of Maine swimming and diving: “I am excited to be working with these four student athletes this coming year!”

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Geoff Huegill and Wife Plead Guilty To Possession Of Cocaine

Former world record holder and multiple Olympic medalist Geoff Huegill and his wife, Sara, have pleaded guilty to cocaine possession, according to…

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CIF-CCS Preview: Palo Alto Boys Could End Bellarmine’s 29-Year Reign; Mitty Girls Look Strong

Stanford-commit Andrew Liang of Palo Alto High School is hoping to end his prep career with a team championship at CCS. If the Vikings succeed it will be the first time in 30 years that Bellarmine won’t occupy the top rung of the podium.

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Lochte’s Doctor Says “We Don’t Want Him to Push Through Pain If That Would Be Counterproductive”

Ryan Lochte’s injured left knee has been bothering him again, causing him to sit out of the Charlotte Grand Prix as a precaution.

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Pedersen and Johansson React To FINA’s Decision On Efimova’s Punishment

Two Efimova’s competitors, Rikke Moeller Pedersen and Jennie Johansson, have commented on FINA’s ruling…

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The Michael Phelps & Bob Bowman Show: Gold Medal Minute Video

Phelps is on track for a great 100 fly this summer. PREDICTION: The Phelps, Lochte and le Clos 100 fly will be the race of the year. Phelp and Lochte go sub 50.8, but only one of them gets past le Clos. What’s your prediction?

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Ryan Lochte Scratches from Charlotte Grand Prix

After a fairly successful Mesa Grand Prix, Ryan Lochte has pulled out of the Charlotte version, according to the USOC.

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Yulia Efimova Suspended For 16 Months, Stripped of Medals and World Record

World Champion Yulia Efimova has been stripped of four European titles and two World Records by FINA after a positive doping test.

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Brilliant Swim announces SwimOutlet.com as official PaceWatch retailer

The PaceWatch, which Brilliant Swim launched last summer, is a slim, wearable pace clock that is simple to use and easy to see, letting swimmers focus on their swimming.

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Fitter and Faster Swim Tour Springfield Illinois Clinic – Photo Vault

Olympian Claire Donahue (and her mom Connie) hosted a Fitter and Faster Swim Tour clinic in SpringField, Illinois last weekend. See the photos here.

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RBC Insurance announces multi-year partnership with Swimming Canada

To raise awareness about the importance of swimming as a lifelong skill, Swimming Canada and RBC Insurance announced a new multi-year partnership Tuesday…

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Towson to Expand Coaching Staff, Adds Mike Smiechowski as New Assistant

The Towson men’s and women’s swimming & diving program has been one of the more successful mid-major program in the…

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USA Men’s National Team Announces Roster For Upcoming FINA Intercontinental Qualification Tournament

USA Men’s Senior National Team Head Coach Dejan Udovicic has announced the roster for the upcoming FINA Men’s Intercontinental Qualification…

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Two Junior World Records open Russian Nationals, but notable absences dominate

The first day of Russian Nationals saw three Junior World Record-breaking swims culminating in two new records, but the bigger story so far has been the big names not competing for various reasons.

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