The Powerlist

Mitty Girls, Bellarmine Boys Win League Titles at WCAL Championship Meet

Curtis Ogren (pictured) was a double event winner for St Francis at the 2014 West Catholic Athletic League swimming and diving championships. The Stanford-bound senior also helped the Lancers break two WCAL relay records.

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Former University of Richmond Swimmer Among Three Aboard Ill-Fated Hot Air Balloon Ride

Searchers found the body of Natalie Lewis on Sunday morning in Virginia, as the third victim of a hot air balloon…

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Las Lomas boys knock off defending section champs Campolindo at DFAL Championships, Campo girls dominate

The girls of Campolindo High School powered away with a Diablo Foothill Athletic League (DFAL) championships Saturday, while the Las Lomas Knights topped defending North Coast Section Champions Campolindo on the boys side.

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Not Happening – La Jolla Rough Water Swim Called off for 2014

It comes as a disappointment for lots of open water swimmers, but the 2014 La Jolla Rough Water Swimming has…

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Dear Patty: A Tribute To A SwimSwam Swim Mom

Happy Mother’s Day to Patty Carroll, the mother of one of our writers, and all the other swim moms that have impacted our lives!

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Tchorz Takes Six At Polish Grand Prix

Alicja Tchorz came away with six victories over three sessions at the Polish Grand Prix in Szczecin over the weekend…

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Poppe Siblings Sweep Breaststrokes as San Ramon Valley Sweeps EBAL Championships

Girls Meet The top 3 teams from last year’s California – North Coast Section Championships on the women’s side all…

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Melissa Wu claims only non-Chinese title in Puerto Rico

Chinese athletes were in great shape in the fifth leg of the FINA Diving Grand Prix 2014, by winning seven…

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12 Letters on Why My Swim Mom is the Best – A Mother’s Day Thank You

We asked readers to send in “Why My Swim Mom Is The Best” and received 100s of submissions. Many thanks for taking the time to submit. We included 12 letters. The 1st in this list is our winner, Emily E Fogle. (Featured Image: Emily and her Swim Mom)

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Southern California High School Psych Sheets Released

CIF-SS released its psych sheets today for the 2014 Swimming and Diving Championships.

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Photo Vault: Brazil’s top athletes in action

Photographer Satiro Sodre has captured a plethora of stunning shots of Brazil’s top aquatic athletes. Check out this photo vault to see some of his recent outstanding work.

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Happy Birthday Missy Franklin, You’re No Longer an “Age Grouper”

Ok, so we know it’s a little silly. It’s been a long time since Missy Franklin was viewed as ‘just…

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Lorentzen Finishes League Portion of HS Career With Third-Straight 200/500 Free Sweep

Junior National Team swimmer Brooke Lorentzen won her third-straight South Coast League titles in the 200 and 500 freestyles

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NBAC Swimmers Phelps, Agnel, Kalisz Entered in Charlotte Grand Prix; Psych Sheets Posted

Michael Phelps will be swimming two races at his second meet back from retirement in Charlotte, and will be joined by the bulk of his NBAC teammates.

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Okubo, Karas, and Jiang, All Princeton Commits, Win Two Each at Pacific Coast League Champs

University High’s Corey Okubo led his team to a League Championship on Friday; with the depth the Trojans showed off, a Section title could be in their sights as well.

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