The Powerlist

Houston, USA Swimming Once Again Considering Bid for Short Course Worlds

Houston’s Toyota Center is being mulled as a possible bidder for the 2018 World Championships. (Photo Courtesy: Ed Uthman)

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A Portrait of Michael Phelps

(Photo Credit: Christopher Filippone)

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Young South African Team Ready for BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series

Swimming South Africa is hoping that the team they are sending to compete in the BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series…

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Open Turn: 2016 Trials, Lezak’s Olympic Moment, and Missy’s High School Career

Garrett and Braden discuss the best city to host the 2016 Olympic Trials, Jason Lezak’s greatest Olympic moment, and whether or not Missy Franklin should be swimming for her High School. (Swim Photo Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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Jason Lezak Decides to Retire at 37; Will Be Remembered for “The Anchor”

American Jason Lezak, who is nothing short of a swimming-hero, has made his retirement official at 37-years old. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Regis Jesuit Tops Rivals Cherry Creek on Missy Franklin’s Senior Night

Missy Franklin swam her last ever high school dual meet on Tuesday evening, when Regis Jesuit played host to Cherry Creek. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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The Jason Lezak Swimming Photo Vault

Jason Lezak, the man with the greatest performance in swimming history, the 2008 Olympic Games 4×100 freestyle relay anchor leg. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Mark Regan Resigns as New Zealand High Performance Coach As New Director Begins

Swimming New Zealand high performance coach Mark Regan has resigned. (Stock Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Protecting Hair and Skin from Chlorine in Swimming Pools

Swimmers smell like chlorine.  Right?  At least that’s how it’s been for the since I started swimming.  But, recently Andrew…

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Dave and Gary Discuss NCAA Rule Changes

Gary and Dave take the readers through their creative process, which creatively leads to a discussion of the NCAA and slavery. David thinks it’s their best column. Gary is disappointed with sense, and how often the column makes it.

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Sprint News 1/15/13: Lasco Breaks Old Record; Dutch Star Retires; Meet Named for Dale Oen

Destin Lasco is breaking more records at one of his favorite pools, the Gloucester Institute of Technology. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Park returns to Australia

At the 2009 World Championships Tae-hwan Park not only saw himself out of the medals, but he did not even…

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The Rebranding of British Swimming

British Swimming has taken steps to revitalize their image and make their events more accessible to the British swimming fan….

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The Michael Phelps Effect On Kids In The Social Media Age

“11-year old, Makayla, aims for the Michael Phelps Olympic dream on video…” (Photo Credit: UTMA)

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