The Powerlist

Allison Schmitt Out of Minneapolis Grand Prix

Allison Schmitt will instead focus on completing her studies at Georgia, and target to return to the Grand Prix Series in Austin in January.

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USA Swimming Bans Former Texas Club Coach Chris Waid

Chris Waid, a former swim coach in the State of Texas, has been added to USA Swimming’s list of Individuals Permanently…

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Brasilia, Brazil Will Host the 2019 World University Games; Budapest Withdraws

Brasilia, Brazil will host the 2019 World University Games, FISU announced today. Brasilia was the only remaining candidate for the…

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Caeleb Dressel Will Make Visit to Florida Gators Before Deciding

Caeleb Dressel has scheduled a visit to the University of Florida as well.

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Katie Ledecky Makes Post-Worlds Return to Pool at DST’s First State Cup

World Record holder Katie Ledecky made her return to competition this weekend in Delaware.

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Great Recruit Video: Utah Swimming and Diving

“Overall, I felt like this was the school where I could spend the next four years of my life.” –Maddy Meisel

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Houchin and Sutton to Visit Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center

“The opportunity to do a hospital visit with The Jessie Rees Foundation is so special,” Sutton said. “It’s an extremely humbling and rewarding experience to be able to bring joy to a courageous kid who is battling cancer and to remind them to Never Ever Give Up.”

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November is American Diabetes Month – Meet a New Face of Courage

Hannah Vester of the College of William & Mary is one of many swimmers fighting the battle against diabetes – and winning.

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Race Video: Efimova 50 scm Breaststroke World Record

Race video is courtesy of Universal Sports Network, a SwimSwam Partner. Via Universal Sports: 2013, Tokyo, Japan, FINA Swimming World Cup,…

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Tokyo World Cup By The Numbers

The Best Performers – Tokyo: Men GYURTA Daniel (HUN): 2:01.30 – 984 pts – 200m breast LE CLOS Chad (RSA):…

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Make Training Fun with the Mermaid Fin

There is often only one opportunity to introduce a child to the sport of swimming. The FINIS Mermaid Fin is a legitimate early training tool that introduces our great sport in a fun and imaginative way, making it a great addition to any backyard pool or swim center.

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Russian News Agency to Crack Down on Social Media Usage at 2014 Winter Olympics

According to BuzzFeed, following the biggest social media Olympics history in 2012, the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia could…

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Mustang Men Set To Open Season at TCU

Senior Captain Nicolai Hansen and senior Ryan Koops return with All-America honors they earned as part of the 14th place 400-freestyle relay team at the 2013 NCAA Championships. (Featured image: Coach Steve Collins)

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Missouri – St. Louis to Reestablish Division II Swimming Program

The University of Missouri – St. Louis is seeking a new head men’s and women’s swimming/diving coach for their Division…

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Georgia Southern snares two verbal commitments

The Georgia Southern Eagle women have gotten verbal commitments from two prospects, breastroker/IMer Madison Lichtefeld and freestyler/butterflyer Amber Cortazzo. Lichtefeld…

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