The Powerlist

Former Chinese National Team Swimmer, Talks Olympics

Abi Liu is a former national record holder in China and now coaches Peak Aquatics in Northern California.

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U.S. Open Day 2 Prelims: Kevin Cordes Breaks NAG Record in 200 Breast

Kevin Cordes unified all four National Age Group Records under one name on Wednesday morning (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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All-American Diver Laura Ryan Transferring to Georgia

As if the Georgia incoming class weren’t scary enough, they’ve now added probably the only piece that was missing from…

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Kelsey Floyd Moves Into World’s Top-20 At U.S. Open

Kelsey Floyd did her amazing Trials performance one-better at the U.S. Open. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Dear Katrina most inspirational moment

Dear Katrina, Who or what most inspired you at the pool for 2012 Olympic Games? As we watch the 2012…

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Pennsylvania Swim Coach Jonathan Bell Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges

As investigations into alleged inappropriate sexual acts by Virginia coaches Rick Curl and Noah Rucker are heating up, a new…

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’12-’13 Previews: Jason Schnur Starred For No. 12 Ohio State as Tim Phillips Trained for London

Key Losses: Andrew Elliott (12 NCAA Points, 5 NCAA relays), Lincoln Fahrbach (3 NCAA relays), Brent Hitchcock (1 NCAA relay),…

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Dear Michael Phelps

“Letters to Michael thanking him for changing the sport.” (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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AVW Takes Her Talents to South Beach

Auburn NCAA Record holder Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace is moving to Miami to begin life as a post-grad (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binnning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Currin Reveals Her Rick Curl Story on NPR

Kelley Currin, formerly Kelley Davies, was interviewed by NPR Radio about her relationship with Coach Rick Curl, founder of the…

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Lee, Hitchens, & Merrell lead SoCal to 2nd place finish at NACC

Hunter Hitchens representing Southern California/U.S. en route to winning gold in the 11-12 Boys 100 Butterfly at the 2012 North American Challenge Cup.

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Three International-Level Gators Leaving Gainesville for Davie Nadadores

US Open Water National Team member Joey Pedraza is going back to his old training ground. (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotagraphy.com)

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Breaking it down: Olympic 10K Marathon Open Water Swimming

A breakdown of what to expect at London’s Serpentine: one of the best spectator courses in history. (Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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Florida State Adds Two Assistants; Iowa’s Hampleman

Mark Weber will lead the Florida State men next season,

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Zooming in the Pool

The use of short blade fins, such as FINIS Zoomers, can help an athlete train smarter in the pool. How? We provide a couple of examples that highlight the advantages of Zoomer training.

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