The Powerlist

Today in Swimming History: September 26th, A Dark Day for Doping Bans, a Bright Day for Birthdays

United States Olympian Jimmy Feigen is one of an impressive lineup of September 26th birthdays.

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Relay World Record Onslaught Begins in Indiana

James Wells and Allie Day lead off for Indiana in the mixed 200 medley relay World Record attempt.

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Boyle To Compete At the NZ Short Course Championships

After having an incredible summer winning bronze in the 400, 800 and 1500 freestyle events at the World Championships and…

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Indiana Hosting ‘Relay Rally’ to Challenge FINA World Records

Indiana has a chance to set 8 new World Records on Thursday. Not just the “Guinness Book of” off the wall World Records. Serious, FINA World Records.

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Navy Men’s Swim Team Recreates Famous Iwo Jima Scene Underwater

Late Wednesday night, the Navy Men’s swimming & diving seniors recreated the historic flag-raising on the island of Iwo Jima…

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Gulf Swimming Invited to Send Team to 2014 North American Challenge Cup

Gulf Swimming, the home to such swimmers as Simone Manuel, will send a team to the 2014 North American Challenge Cup.

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Coach’s Intel: John Nelson of Piedmont YMCA Shares a Workout Measuring Kick, Speed and Conditioning

John Nelson of Piedmont YMCA shares a set to measure progression in kick and sprint speed, as well as overall conditioning.

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Katie Grover Verbally Commits to UCLA

Katie Grover, a three-time Georgia State Champion, has verbally committed to UCLA.

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Jeremy Stravius Joining European Team for Duel in the Pool

Jeremy Stravius (middle) after taking silver in the 50 back at the 2013 World Championships.

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World Record Holder Ariana Kukors Officially Retires After Year Away From Swimming

Ariana Kukors, holder of one of the most intimidating World Records on the books, has retired from swimming.

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Thomas Elevated To Associate Head Coach For WKU Swim And Dive

Western Kentucky University swimming and diving head coach Bruce Marchionda announced a title change on his coaching staff, as Brian Thomas is elevated to associate head coach after three years as WKU’s assistant coach.

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Former Iowa Head Coach Glenn Patton Earns Hall of Fame Nod

Former University of Iowa men’s swimming coach Glenn Patton will be inducted into the Alfred State Athletics Hall of Fame tonight in Alfred, N.Y. The induction is the second for Patton, as he was named to the National Iowa Varsity Club Hall of Fame in 2009.

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Hardcore Swim of the Week: Celina Li, Queen of the Pool

Cal freshman Celina Li took the Queen of the Pool title last weekend over world-class names like Missy Franklin, Rachel Bootsma, and Liz Pelton.

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Chase Kalisz & Nic Fink Confirm 2013 Duel in the Pool Invitations

Two Bulldogs will team up to represent the US in the Duel of the Pool in Glasgow, Scotland.

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Stanford Women to Swim at Texas A&M Invitational in November

Senior Maya DiRado is on the precipice of exploding in her final year of NCAA eligibility.

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