The Powerlist

National Shallow Water Blackout Prevention Day is officially May 31st

This announcement is courtesy of VASA, a SwimSwam partner.  This letter to the swimming community is from  Rhonda Milner, M.D., Founder…

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RACE VIDEOS: Day 3 A-Finals from the 2015 Speedo Grand Challenge

Stanford’s Simone Manuel won the 100 free on day 3. Watch that race and the rest of the A finals here.

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Erik Posegay to Replace Bob Bowman as Head Coach of Famed North Baltimore Aquatic Club

After Bob Bowman and Michael Phelps (above) head to Tempe, Arizona following the 2015 World Championships, Erik Posegay will take over as the head coach at the North Baltimore Aquatic Club.

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Missy Franklin Returning to Train with Todd Schmitz for 2015 World Championships

Missy Franklin has returned to Denver to train with Todd Schmitz at least through the 2015 World Championships.

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On the Wings of Determination and Hope: Lily’s Story

Although Lily can only walk with the aid of crutches, this limitation has not stopped her from flying through life on the wings of determination and hope, with her fiercely supportive family and friends by her side.

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Iona Swimming And Diving Adds Nine For 2015-16

Iona College men’s and women’s swimming and diving head coach Nick Cavataro announced his Class of 2019. Nine (five women, four men) student-athletes will join the program for the 2015- 16 season.

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Swim Job: NOVA of Virginia Aquatics seeks Assistant Swim Coach

NOVA is one of the premier swim clubs in the United States, consistently ranked in the Top 10 nationwide and #1 in Virginia Swimming.

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YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties Appoints New Head Coach

The YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties has announced Chris Brookover as Competitive Swim Director and Head Coach.

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Olympian Dara Torres Invites New Swimmers and Families to Jump In with SwimToday

While youth sports participation by children ages 6-12 has dropped 4.5 percent since 2008[i], swimming membership in year-round teams increased…

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Australia Finalizes World Championships Open Water Rosters

Gubecka is one of eight swimmers on the open water team, named by Swimming Australia, based on results from the FINA World Cup in Cozumel, Mexico and the Australian Open Water Swimming Championships earlier this year.

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Pozniak named UND Athletics’ top male freshman

Freshman swimmer Martin Pozniak was named Freshman of the Year by UND Athletics.

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Wesleyan Swimming & Diving tackles Baewatch, online dating in year-end video

Wesleyan University went all-out with its year-end banquet video, complete with sketches and running gags.

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USOC announces Road to Rio Tour

The United States Olympic Committee announced today details of the Road to Rio Tour presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance. The…

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UND Swimming program adds 10 more

University of North Dakota head men’s and women’s swimming and diving coach Chris Maiello announced a class of 10 commitments to join an earlier set of eight already bound for UND next Fall.

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17 Spanish Swimmers to Compete at the Mare Nostrum Event in Canet

17 Spanish swimmers including European Championship medalists Mireia Belmonte, Judit Ignacio and Duane da Rocha will compete in Canet…

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