The Powerlist

Wayland Baptist University Adds New College Swimming program in Texas

Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, Texas (in the panhandle, about midway between Lubbock and Amarillo) announced earlier this week that…

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Toronto Pool to receive major upgrade for the 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games

With Toronto, Ontario, Canada hosting the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games, one of their aquatic facilities is about…

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Mind Grinder Swimming Sets and Exploring Your Limits

Chuck Warner, author and coach, is an old friend. Thoughtful and passionate about the sport, he has studied the details…

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A Ryan Lochte Fashion Line Will be a Reality

Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

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Southern California Swimming Wins Pacific Coast All-Stars

Swimming phenoms Jessica Epps and Hunter Hitchens racing their way to victory for Southern California Swimming.

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Kiwis Vie for Open water World Championship Spots at Lake Taupo Race

Radford sprinting into the finish at the 2010 Tiburon Mile. Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography @mike2swim

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After Two-Year Wait, Indian Swimmer Hit with Two-Year Doping Ban

In what was headline news in India, three swimmers (and 11 athletes total) in India who had been appealing doping suspensions…

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Michael Phelps Trillion Dollar Coin Spoof Solution to American Debt Crisis

Swim News: “Michael Phelps’ celebration of his 2008 Olympic gold in the 4×100 freestyle relay is used for artistic inspiration…” (Swim Photo Credit: Slate, Andrew Morgan

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Missy Franklin Kicks Off HS Season with 4 State Qualifying Times

Missy Franklin kicked off her last season of high school swimming with two individual wins and four state qualifying times (Stock photo courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Val and Strand break more world records in NERO

Masters Swimming: “Laura Val broke more world records at the 2012 Southern Pacific Masters Championships and is arguably the top masters swimmer in the world.” (short course) in California last month(Photo Credit: BSTE)

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2012 SWAMMY AWARD: Female Swimmer of the Year

There are a lot of women who won a lot of medals in 2012. We had to reach beyond the golds and silvers to find the best recipient for this award. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Missy Franklin Named Colorado Amateur Athlete of the Year; Bonnie Brandon Wins HS Award

After a great Olympics, Missy Franklin picked up a second-straight Colorado Hall of Fame award. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Alexander Studzinski, Open Water Elite, Signs with Finis

Swim News: “It is not too often that an athlete comes along and shows such a positive and indomitable spirit,” said FINIS CEO John Mix. “We are honored to call Alex Studzinski a FINIS athlete.” (Swim Photo Credit: FSS)

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Brett Hawke leads the Auburn Tigers towards Championship Season

The Auburn Tigers are heading towards championship season with some fast times under the belts and their eyes on SECs. (Swim Photo Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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Vlad Dips Under 20 Seconds in USC Season Debut

The USC Trojans, Wisconsin Badgers, and Boise State Broncos (women) were all taking in their holiday training in the newest…

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