The Powerlist

USA Swimming Releases Omaha "Swimvitational"/Trials Test Event Information

 Want to race in the same pool as the Olympians, but don’t quite have the cuts to make the Olympic…

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Ledecky Wins 1650 at Tom Dolan Invitational

The newfound 14-year old superstar Katie Ledecky debuted at the 2011 version of the Tom Dolan Invitational, one of the…

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Ryan Murphy Breaks Legendary Phelps NAG Record at Jr. Nationals

The Bolles’ School’s Ryan Murphy kicked off USA Swimming’s Short Course Junior National Championships with a National Age Group Record. In…

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Belmonte-Garcia Surpasses Even Her Own Level of Insanity at Euro Short Course Champs

Day 1 at the 2011 European Short Course Championships saw some big names win championships, without a whole lot of…

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TSC Mysteries: What if the European All-Stars Break a World Record?

This is a series that we haven’t hit on in a while, but welcome to the revival of The Swimmers’…

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Today in Swimming History: December 8, 1997 Sees Two Future Stars Emerge

Today in swimming history takes one of the most veteran swimmers in the current USA Swimming National Team program, and throws…

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In Briefs: Stephanie Rice to Retire After 2012 Olympics

Australia’s 2008 golden-girl Stephanie Rice will retire after the 2012 Olympics, she has announced. Rice won three gold medals the…

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James Magnussen Named Australian Swimmer of the Year

At the official Swimming Australia awards ceremony, James Magnussen earned four big awards, including the Swimmer of the Year honor. That…

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Aussie Villain D'Arcy Files for Bankruptcy; Puts Olympic Bid in Jeopardy

According to Australia’s the Sydney Morning Herald, Australian Nick D’Arcy’s chance at an Olympic medal is in serious jeopardy after…

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TSC Power Rankings: Women's Mid-Season Updates

With the vast majority of the college swim teams through with major competition before they dive into intense holiday training,…

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Impressive European Duel in the Pool Roster Released

For the first time ever, the Americans’ opponents in the Duel in the Pool series might have put together a…

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Bernard, Balmy Top TYR World Rankings at French SC Nationals

Szczecin (pps) France’s swimmers have made two important changes at the very top of the current season’s World best rankings…

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Former Florida State/Indiana Diver Landon Marzullo Hit with Doping Infraction

Landon Marzullo, an American diver who last year finished his final season of college eligibility, has tested positive for the…

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Thiago Pereira Leaves Trojan to Train with Brazilian PRO16

According to the Brazilian swim blog Blog do Coach, Thiago Pereira has left the Trojan Swim Club at USC and…

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The Best December Swimming Weekend…Ever (a Review and Historical Reference)

The weekend of Thursday December 1st, 2011 through Sunday, December 4th was one of the fastest December swimming weekends that…

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