The Powerlist

Austin Swimming Gets Injection of Enthusiasm with Hansen & Foley

Brendan Hansen has stepped into a roll as coach at Lost Creek Aquatics in suburban Austin. “Now is the time for me to teach the younger generations everything that I’ve learned in the sport,” said Hansen, who will be coaching at all three Lost Creek Aquatics locations.

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Duke Picks up Sub-49 Butterflier for Class of 2014

Duke has brought in another impressive butterflier – their fifth guy under 50 seconds in high school in the last two recruiting classes.

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South Carolina Men Get Their First Big Verbal of the Season Kananowicz

The South Carolina Gamecocks have signed a strong recruit from Idaho for the class of 2014.

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Florida Signs In-State Freestyler/Backstroker from St. Petersburg

Florida has gotten a verbal commitment from a Florida 1A sprinter – a group they’ve nailed in recruiting for the last year.

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San Antonio In Discussion for 2015 U.S. Junior Nationals; U.S. Open

San Antonio’s new Northside Aquatic Center could host big national meets in 2013.

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Studio Theatre in D.C. Produces Play About a Swimmer Discovering Steroids

Red Speedo is a play about a swimmer who, on the eve of the Olympic Trials, discovered performance-enhancing drugs of a competitor in a refrigerator. (Photo Courtesy: Teddy Wolff)

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How Does It Work: FINIS Neptune MP3

The FINIS Neptune is like no other waterproof MP3 on the market. Although it has been largely successful in nearly 70 countries around the world, many competitive swimmers and coaches are quick to write the Neptune off. Understanding the technology and the applications of Bone Conduction Audio during training will revolutionize the way swimmers perform in large blocks of training.

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Swimmer’s Snorkel Goes Pink to Fight Cancer

During the month of October, FINIS is issuing a special offer on the Pink Swimmer’s Snorkel. In addition to receiving their Snorkel, customers will receive a *FREE* Pink Mesh Gear Bag along with their order.

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Records Fall At Purple-Gold Intrasquad Meet

“We couldn’t be more pleased at where we are right now,” Pirate head coach Rick Kobe said. “We anticipate having another outstanding season and with all the fast swims today and the 10 records set; we’re well on our way.”

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Florida Men and Women Win the Pinch A Penny All Florida Invitational

Both Gator programs walk away from the Pinch A Penny All Florida Invitational with victories.

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5-Time North Carolina Individual State Champion Commits to North Carolina State

Lauren Rhodes has decided to stay in-state and commit to the Wolfpack.

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Coach’s Intel: Nebraska Coaching Legend Cal Bentz Submits a Race Prep Workout

Nebraska coaching legend Cal Bentz shares a pre-competition sprint set.

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Goss Commits: It’s Gonna be the Hoosiers

Indiana has had a very busy week in Swimming News and they add another commitment with Canada’s Kennedy Goss.

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Breaststroker Brooke Malone Thinks It’s Great To Be an Auburn Tiger

The Auburn women have picked up a badly-needed breaststroke recruit for the class of 2014.

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Australians Take 2013 Raia Rapida

The 2013 Raia Rapida competition saw teams from Brazil, Australia, France and the United States pitted against each other in…

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