The Powerlist

South African Officials Update on Green Pool; Brown Says He “Couldn’t See Anything”

An updated photo from Monday appears to show an even cloudier pool in Port Elizabeth than the one swimmers found on Sunday. (Photo Courtesy: Karien Jonckheere)

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No Qualifiers; Schoeman and VD Burgh Lead Semi’s on Day 1 in South Africa

It’s not a Worlds qualifying event in South Africa, but Roland Schoeman topped Chad le Clos in the 50 fly through semi’s on Monday. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Australian 14-Year Old Elliott Breaks S8 World Record in 50 Free

Australia’s Maddison Elliott, despite being just 14 years old, has broken a World Record in the S8 women’s 50 freestyle. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Iceland Qualifies Four for Barcelona

Four Icelandic athletes qualified to swim at the 2013 World Championships in Barcelona at the Iceland Championships in Reykjavík over the…

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12-Year Old Girl Goes 2:25 in 200 Breast; Shioura Breaks 50 Freestyle Record

A 12-year old breaststroker has taken Japanese swimming by storm. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Hallway Swimming Gone Wrong, Helmet Needed

To see all of the Hallway Swimming Videos go here. Hallway Swimming is still rolling, but be careful. At swimswam…

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Agnel Tops Stravius; Meynard to Close French Nationals

Even with the core of the squad that did so well at the 2008 Olympics aging and/or retired, the French men look as strong as ever coming out of their National Championship meet in Rennes, France. (Photo Courtesy: Aidan Pongrace)

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Stephanie, Will You Go to Prom with Denver?

Denver gets Tyler Clary, Ryan Lochte, Missy Franklin, Katie Ladecky, Matt McLean, Conor Dwyer, Jessica Hardy, and Katinka Hosszu to help him ask Stephanie to prom

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South African Nationals Pool Green; Townsend Not Swimming

South Africa is having some issues with the Port Elizabeth pool that will see the beginning of their World Championship qualifying meet on Monday. (Photo: Roland Schoeman (via Twitter))

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Cozumel Open Water Swimming World Cup – Italy goes big, USA’s Fabian grabs silver

Team USA’s Fabian will be looking to capitalize on her silver medalist performance in Cozumel at next month’s USA Swimming Open Water National Championships. Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography

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SwimSwam breaks the news on Ryan Lochte’s possible move west, Video Interview

Ryan Lochte told SwimSwam’s Garrett McCafrey that he’s considering a move to California.

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Sergio Lopez says some big backstrokers might get a spanking this summer

This is a must watch interview. Among other topics, Sergio Lopez says Ryan Murphy is aiming for a spot on the World Championship Team this summer.

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A Car Ride to the Meet with Missy and Todd

Missy Franklin and her coach, Todd Schmitz have an awesome coach/swimmer relationship. This interview showcases just that.

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Darian Townsend will pass on South African World Champ Trials

He won the 200 IM at the Mesa Grand Prix, beating Ryan Lochte, but the real story with Darian is why he’s not going to SA World Champ Trials.

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Katie Ledecky has her sites set on 4 events in Barcelona

Katie Ledecky won her 3rd event of the weekend in the fastest 800 freestyle time of the year.

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