The Powerlist

Franklin Officially Knocks Coughlin Out of HS Record Books

Just about 9 months ago, Natalie Coughlin’s 52.86 100 back high school record seemed almost untouchable. It had stood for…

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Cielo Makes Training Decision; Will Head New Brazilian Super-Team

Brazilian correspondent Caio Leal contributed to this report. Read his Portugese-language swimming site at http://simplesmenteesporte.wordpress.com/ While North American swimming has…

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Torres in, Phelps Lochte Out for Missouri Grand Prix; Berens Primed to Make a Move for the Money

Psych Sheet Primer The psych sheets are out for the Missouri Grand Prix, and the two biggest names in American…

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Top 2 Unchanged in Latest CSCAA Polls

The College Swim Coaches Association has released their latest poll: the final one prior to the Conference Championship meets. The…

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Two Florida Swimmers Suspended Indefinitely After Shoplifting Charges

In breaking news that will surely affect the SEC, if not National, Championship races, Florida swimmers Lily Ramirez and Daniela…

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USA Swimming Announce World University Games Rosters

At long last, USA Swimming has announced its rosters for this summer’s World University Games (or Universiade to the most…

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Thorpe Receives Comeback Support From Both Friends and Foes

Amongst all of the other exciting stories that have been buzzing about the swimming world the past few weeks, none…

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A&M Puts Fear Into Texas Before Longhorns Pull Away

Big 12 Aqua-Athletes of the Week Balazs Makany (Texas A&M)-In an explosive meet beginning for Texas A&M, Makany’s 200 free…

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#1 Cal Men Begin To Gel in Takedown of #8 USC

We’ve been saying all semester that, while we still believe that Cal has the best men’s team in the country,…

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Journey Begins in Lausanne for 2015 Hosting Hopefuls

Last week, FINA officially kicked off the journey to the 2015 World Chanpionships when it hosted representatives of the 5…

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Margaret Hoelzer Officially Retiring from Competitive Swimming

The latest swimmer to entering the revolving door of competitive swimming is American backstroker Margaret Hoelzer, who has announced just…

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Texas Exodus?

The winds of change are blowing in American swimming. The past few weeks have been like the end of days…

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Busch To Leave Arizona, Become National Team Director

Arizona head coach Frank Busch has been named the new National Team Director of the USA Swimming National Team, according…

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New Poll Question: Which Conference Championship Meet Are You Most Looking Forward To?

With Championship season coming up, swim fans everywhere are starting to get pumped up for the pending conference championship meets….

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Swimming World: Coach Eddie Reese Confirms Peirsol to Retire

University of Texas, and Longhorn Aquatics, coach Eddie Reese has confirmed that Aaron Peirsol is planning on retiring and is…

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