The Powerlist

SwimSwam’s 2013 Person of the Year: Diana Nyad

Diana Nyad’s swim, whether legitimate or not, was the biggest newsmaker in swimming of 2013.

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History of the Swimming Pace Clock

The Palm Beach Scientific Training Group poses with the world’s first swimming pace clock at the Palm Beach rock pool north of Sydney, Australia in 1946.

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Rams earn 2 victories Friday

The Colorado State swimming & diving team competed on Friday for the first time in seven weeks, but had little rust to shake off, going 2-1 at Aztec Aquaplex.

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Dalcamo, Huang Named Mountain West Swimmers of the Week

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – San Diego State junior swimmer Maddy Dalcamo and Nevada senior diver Grace Huang have earned Mountain West Women’s Swimmer and Diver…

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Iowa State’s Wistey, TCU’s Robinson Named Big 12 Swimmers of the Week

Iowa State’s Imelda Wistley won her 2nd Swimmer of the Week award this season.

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Freshmen power LSU men past SMU

Nearly half of LSU’s wins came from freshman, and SMU got a good first look at a freshman of their own in Ziga Cerkovnik’s NCAA debut.

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Chad Le Clos, 2013 SwimSwam Swammy Male Swimmer of the Year Award Winner

Chad le Clos rose to global stardom in 2013, and still managed to impress in the pool.

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Top 10 Hardcore Swims of 2013

Katie Ledecky features prominently in the Top 10 Hardcore Swims of the Year. See who else ranks with the biggest swims of 2013.

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BREAKING: Ous Mellouli to Train with NBAC and Bob Bowman After Winter Training Trip

Among other great male freestyler in the NBAC group are Olympic champions Michael Phelps and Yannick Agnel.

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Duke Faces South Carolina Saturday

Duke standout Christine Wixted currently ranks second in the ACC and is tied for 13th in the country with her 100 breaststroke time of 1:00.27 at the Nike Cup.

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Arkansas Back in Action With Double-Dual At Alabama

University of Arkansas swimming and diving will resume its 2013-14 season with a double-dual meet in Tuscaloosa, Ala., facing SEC foes Kentucky and Alabama on Saturday at 11 a.m. The team is undefeated this season in dual meet action, and the competition will mark the team’s first of 2014.

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Canadian Junior Team Preparing For Victorian Championships In Geelong

A 15 member squad made up of some of the most promising 17-18 year old Canadian swimmers are currently in the midst of a training camp as part of the process of preparing for the Victorian Open State Championships….

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SwimSwam’s The Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 1/8/2014

It’s a new year and we have new names to celebrate in this week’s report. Presenting the Daring Dozen for January 8, 2014!

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Make Practice Twice The Fun with Dolfin String Back Reversibles!

Dolfin String Back Reversibles are a great way to maximize your style and your dollar. Wear it on the print side, and watch how many compliments you get on the bold patterns!

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Notre Dame, Illinois win Copa Coqui in Puerto Rico

Notre Dame swept 7 of 8 events at the short course meters competition, while Illinois won both relays and got a win from Lori Lynn.

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