The Powerlist

Morozov and Efimova Russian Swimming’s Sportsman And Woman Of The Year

The Russians have had a very good year in the pool, which included eight podium finishes at the 2013 World…

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HardCore Swim of the Week: Simone Manuel from Clutch City

Simone Manuel, at only 17 years old, was put in a tough position on Saturday at the Duel in the Pool, but she rose to the occasion.

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Hosszu, Efimova and Gyurta To Compete In Saint Paul

The island of Saint Paul does not attract the world’s top athlete’s on a regular basis, but from December 28th-30th…

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2014 Open Water Nationals Moved From Wrightsville Beach Over Safety Concerns

The 2014 Open Water National Championships are not going to be at Wrightsville Beach, but they won’t travel far either.

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The Best of the Festivus Poles

Above, Wave Aquatics in Kirkland, Washington shows off their Festivus pole, complete with the airing of their Grievances.

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Host King Aquatic Club breaks 8 relay records at Washington State Champs

King won 9 of the 10 relays, setting state records in 8 of them.

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What is the Head Strong Posture Trainer?

Have you heard of the Head Strong Posture Trainer but are not really sure what it is, what it does, and how it can make you a faster swimmer? Watch this short video and have all of your questions answered!

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Watch the 2013 European Short Course Championships Pool Being Disassembled in 30 Second Timelapse

The 2013 Jyske Bank Boxen was torn down in a hurry. Maybe not as fast as this video makes it seem, but it was definitely fast.

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How to pick a Monofin

The Monofin is a unique and specialized piece of training equipment. Here’s how to pick out the Monofin design that works for you.

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SWIMJAMS: EUGENE GODSOE COVERS “Let Her Go” BY Passenger

We’re used to seeing Eugene Godsoe in a suit, but this month he’s posted several videos to his new YouTube…

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Mie Nielsen Nominated For Denmark’s Biggest Sports Peformance

Mie Nielsen was dominant en route to European gold and a new European Record.

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Olympic Medalist Mitch Ivey’s Lifetime Ban Becomes Official

The month-long appeal period for the lifetime ban on former swim coach Mitch Ivey has expired with no result, meaning that…

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Nathan Adrian Raises “12th Man Flag” at Seattle Seahawks Game

SwimSwam’s Garrett McCaffrey was at the Seattle Seahawks game on Sunday, where he captured this image of Nathan Adrian on the big-screen before his huge honor. Look closely, he’s there.

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Halsall British Aquatic’s Olympic Athlete Of The Year

It was announced today that Fran Halsall has won the British Aquatic Athlete of the Year, which is decided upon…

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Marco Orsi Records Italian Textile Best

Last weekend at the Bermen Cup European Short Course Championship 100 freestyle bronze medalist, Italian Marco Orsi recorded an Italian…

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