The Powerlist

Houston to Host Paralympic Gateway to Gold Talent Identification Event

U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer and U.S. Paralympian Casey Tibbs to assist with clinic and share secrets of elite performance.

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Cesar Cielo Secures New Sponsorship Dollars

Cesar Cielo has secured a new sponsorship deal with Furnas, which is a subsidiary of state-owned electrical utilities company Eletrobras. SportsPro…

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Southern Cal Gets Verbal From Scott Clausen

Dave Salo will have another North Coast Aquatics swimmer on deck next season with Scott Clausen giving his verbal commitment to the Trojans. (Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Watch Matteo Rivolta’s 50.87 100 Butterfly Italian Record

  Italian Olympian Matteo Rivolta set a new short course Italian national record in the 100 butterfly posting a 50.87 at the Trofeo…

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Former Swim Coach Todd Sousa Sentenced to Additional 16 Months in Prison

Todd Sousa, a former California swim coach, has been sentenced to an additional 16 months in prison.

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Tigers Look To Remain Unbeaten At POD Meet

“We always look forward to this meet, as it tends to bring out the best in us,” Towson Head Coach Mead said. “I expect some great diving and swimming this weekend. All three teams are very strong and from top-to-bottom and we will need to bring our best effort.”

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Michigan State Record Holder Nick Arakelian Verbally Commits to Queens University in NC

This picture, stitched together by his sister, depicts Nick and Caroline Arakelian growing up together, and now once again reunited at Queens.

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Wolf Pack Gains Verbal Commitment From British Prospect Jaeger Turner

A backstroke and freestyle sprint specialist, Turner swims with the City of Salford club in Manchester, England, and was a multiple finalist at this year’s British Youth championship, as well as being former age group national record holder and podium pacer in national age group competition.

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College Conferences Announce Weekly Swimming And Diving Award Winners

Several conferences announced their weekly swimming and diving award winners. Louisville’s Joao De Lucca, pictured above, is the AAC male swimmer of the week.

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Kyle Gornay Verbally Commits to Cal

Kyle Gornay was one of three ultra-elite male recruits left uncommitted in the class of 2014.

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Purdue Hosts Notre Dame This Weekend – Video Preview

Lizzy Lyon, Rhiannon Sheets & John Klinge preview Purdue Women’s Swimming & Diving’s home dual meet with Notre Dame.

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PJ Ransford Verbally Commits to Michigan Distance Group

There ain’t no party like a Ransford party. PJ’s mom celebrated his decision with the above candy concoction.

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50 Meter Butterfly Rewind – Video of Backwards Butterfly

Michael Phelps is fast, but could he swim butterfly backwards? He probably can, but until he does (with video proof), Walnut Creek Masters (WCM) Swim Team has taken on the challenge with impressive results.

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Paraplegic water polo player Zach Pickett defies odds – Feature Video

Just 15 months after a horrific diving accident leaving him paralyzed from the chest down, Zach Pickett inspires with a quiet and unassuming spirit, a courageous and harrowing story, and a positive and straightforward attitude.

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New York Athletic Club Making Waves in Olympic Swimming

Tyler McGill of the NYAC famously kisses his wife after making the 2012 U.S. Olympic Swimming Team in the 100-meter butterfly at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha, Nebraska.

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