The Powerlist

Cal Sweeps Arizona State in Chuck Katis’ Debut for Golden Bears

Chuck Katis swam his first meet as a Golden Bear on Friday, and walked away with a win in the 200 breaststroke.

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USA Swimming Hopes to Unveil Backstroke Wedges at Mesa Grand Prix

A rendering of an early version of the backstroke wedge start blocks that Omega and Myrtha Pools are developing.

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Magnussen Goes Under 48 For The 13th Time

James Magnussen’s winning time of 47.97 makes it the 13th time that he has dipped under the 48 second mark…

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Seattle Swim Coach Fired After Disclosing Same-Sex Marriage

This photo, Tweeted by Seattle resident Pat McDonald, shows that the issue of a swim coach at a Catholic high school in Seattle is stirring the entire community.

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Liz Pelton Talks Hawaii, Pressure As Cal Prepares For Arizona Duals

Elizabeth Pelton, defending NCAA 200 Backstroke Champion, poses for a picture with Walnut Creek Aquabear Journey Martinson. This was just one of scores of pictures Elizabeth had taken with swimmers this past weekend.

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Florida to Celebrate Four Olympians, Senior Class, Prior to Dual with Auburn

Coach Troy: “We’re looking for the best efforts these next two meets because the honesty in the effort allows you to evaluate the team heading into the championship season. That will help finalize our meet lineup and will give us some extra preparation going into the SEC Championships.”

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ESPN: University of Missouri Failed to Investigate Alleged Rape of Swimmer

ESPN’s Outside the Lines has investigated whether or not the University of Missouri investigated claims that a former member of the swim team was raped by members of the football team.

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Winter Storms Ravage Country on 22-Year Anniversary of Icy Notre Dame Swimming Bus Accident

As the nation descends into a wintry slop, Notre Dame will remember a tragic day 22 years ago that took the lives of two of its swimmers.

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Seeing Rio – Sara Isakovic back in the pool

Although she didn’t make a huge statement following the London Olympics, Sara Isakovic decided to take a step away from…

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New SwimMAC Elites Have to Hit the Ropes – Video

Swimming Video is courtesy of SwimMAC Elite & David Marsh Performance Swim Camps.

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Michigan State nips Oakland at home in back-and-forth shootout

Oakland held late leads on both the men’s and women’s sides, but the Spartans’ relay prowess and depth was too much to overcome on the road, with MSU winning on both sides.

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Texas-TCU dual cancelled due to poor travel conditions

The freezing rain and sleet hitting Texas has made travel conditions poor, leading to the cancellation of the Big-12 Texas-TCU dual meet.

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MUSIC VIDEO: Miami Redhawk women go for ‘Best Song Ever’ on Florida training trip

The Redhawk women from Miami University (Ohio) put together this music video, filmed during the team’s training trip to Florida.

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Drury-Missouri State nail-biter comes down to final relay, Drury men, women win

The Drury Panthers hosted Missouri State Thursday night, with the men’s meet coming down to the final relay. The home Panthers won on both the men’s and women’s sides.

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Texas High School District Meets Delayed Due to Icy Conditions

The Texas Swim Center will lay empty on Friday, after a trio of Texas high school district championship meets scheduled to be swum there have been delayed.

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