The Powerlist

9 American Records Go Down in Michigan-EMU SUPERshort Course Meet

Measured to confirm the records, Michigan and Eastern Michigan took part in a very unique dual meet on Friday.

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University of Michigan 20-yard Dual Meet Photo Vault

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Developing a Second Kick in Butterfly

All elite butterfliers have one thing in common: a great second kick. These few drills will help you master the art.

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Daytona State College to Drop Swimming Program Two Years After Lochte Leaves

Don Gibb, the head coach of the Daytona State College men’s and women’s swim teams, emailed several of his colleagues…

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Georgia Tech Picks Up Pair of Potential ACC-Scorers from Israel Mid-Season

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets added some good conference-level depth to their roster for the spring semester with the addition…

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A New Year, A New You: Ways to Create New Habits

Katrina Radke shares ideas for new intentions to help you have new possibilities in your practices and meets. Dear Katrina:…

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Auburn Men, Women Sweep Texas as Mendes Debuts for Tigers

The Auburn men and women looked really strong against deep Texas squads in Auburn (Stock image courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Speedo-clad Seton Hall Swim Team and The Art of the Free Throw Distraction

“Determined to help their Seton Hall basketball compatriots against Louisville, the Seton Hall Swim Team went Speedo-clad to the game, sitting right behind the basketball hoop in the direct eyeline of free throw shooters.”

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1967 AAU Handbook Sets 20-Yard Targets for Michigan, EMU

In anticipation of a cool meet in Ann Arbor, let’s take a fun look into the annals of swimming history. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Schlanger takes the 100 freestyle with ease, on the first night of the Victorian Open Championships

In what was billed to be the main event of the 2013 Victorian Open Championships Melanie Schlanger defeated her Olympic…

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Former CUBU Coach Noah Rucker Convicted in Virginia Under “Alford Plea”

Former swim coach Noah Rucker pled to a misdemeanor charge on Tuesday in Fairfax County Court.

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As SwimSwam Surpasses 20,000 Facebook Fans, a Chance to Give Back

2012 was a banner year for us here at SwimSwam. That’s because it was our first year. As I write…

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Michigan, Eastern Michigan to Shoot For Unusual Records in 20-Yard Dual

Michigan coach Mike Bottom is constantly pushing the envelope in the sport of swimming.

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Coach’s Log: Paul Yetter of T2 Aquatics (with video)

Paul Yetter contributes to SwimSwam Coach’s Log and he was kind enough to not only provide 3 workouts and a brief written explanation, but he also answered some of my questions in a SwimSwam Skype Interview. (Photo by NaplesNews.com)

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Nort Thornton, Olympic Coach and Legend shares importance of change

Katrina Radke interviews Olympic Coach and legend Nort Thornton. His successes are numerous: several NCAA Championship titles as a coach…

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