The Powerlist

Denmark Protests Misapplication of FINA Cap Rule

Controversy over cap rules have reared its head again, this time in regard to the pre-race ready room procedures. The…

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Ryan Lochte Handles Double Easily Through Preliminary Rounds

Ryan Lochte exerted little more energy than would a warmup on Wednesday morning (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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SwimOutlet Team Division – Sign up!

Do you need help placing a bulk order or want customized suits or gear? Are you having trouble finding a…

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The Long, Strange Journey of Cuba’s Hanser Garcia to the Olympic Final

Hanser Garcia’s rise in the sprint freestyles has been extraordinary, but not without its bumps and bruises, literally, along the way.

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Americans Top Medal Table at Halfway Mark; China 2nd

Allison Schmitt scored a big gold medal in the 200 free (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Olympic History Reversed on Americans in London

London has seen a rebalancing of the Olympic spirit. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Two-Time Gold Medalist Ricky Berens Retiring at Age 24

One of the most popular swimmers on the US National Team has decided to hang up his goggles. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Michael Phelps Becomes Most Decorated Olympian of All Time

Phelps collects 19th Olympic medal. (Photo Credit: US Presswire)

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Ye Shiwen Wins Again, 200 IM in Olympic Record

China’s Ye Shiwen took down Kukor’s suited record from Rome 2009 WC

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2020 College Preview

2020 College Preview issue of SwimSwam Magazine with the Reece Whitley cover……………………………………..

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Phelps Anchors American Relay for First Gold Medal of Olympics

The American men had big expectations upon them in Tuesday’s 800 free relay, and they delivered (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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Dwyer Gets 4th Spot on American 800 Free Finals Relay

Conor Dwyer, thanks to a great prelims swim, will get a shot at the finals of the 800 free relay. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Illegal Triple-Dolphin Kicks Seen in World Record Breaststroke Swim

If you’re not cheating in breaststroke, you’re not trying in breaststroke. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Ruta Meilutyte Might Not Be Done Yet

Breaststroke has come a long way since 1984, when Petra van Staveren won in a 1:09.88 (Video: AwsiDooger)

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