The Powerlist

American Vollmer; van der Burgh Break World Records on Day 2 (RECAP)

The French were all smiles after pulling off their first ever relay gold medal on day 2. (Photo: US Presswire)

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Cameron van der Burgh Wipes a 2009 WR Clean in 100 Breast

Cameron van der Burgh posted a 58.46 with a blistering first 50 to win gold

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Dana Vollmer sets World Record en route to Olympic Gold

Who would have thought that Dana Vollmer would chose the Olympic final to change her strategy? (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

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Ryan Lochte to Anchor 400 Free Relay; Joined by Jones, Adrian, and Phelps

According to his agent, Erika Wright, Ryan Lochte will be anchoring the men’s 400 free relay in tonight’s finals. There were a…

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Shiwen Ye Passes on Underwater Pullout in WR Swim

China’s Shiwen Ye had an incredible 400 IM on Saturday. She broke the world record by a full second, she closed…

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Americans Score First Diving Medal in 12 Years

American Abby Johnston has graduated from NCAA titles to Olympic medals (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Is It Time to Change the American Relay Qualification Rules?

The United States’ current Olympic relay rules state that the top 6 swimmers in the 100 and 200 freestyle will…

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Day 2 Finals Preview, Presented by SwimOutlet Team Division

Can Kosuke Kitajima win the 100 Breaststroke for the 3rd straight Olympics? (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

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Vlad Morozov Scratches 100 Back Semi’s

Russia’s Vlad Morozov is making a team-oriented decision in tonight’s finals session. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Day 1 Picks Contest: Ye Shiwen Wreaks Havoc

Pereira’s Silver and Phelps’ Fourth also troublesome (Photo Credit: London 2012)

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Seebohm Breaks Australian Record in Day 2 Prelims; Missy 2nd

Australia’s Emily Seebohm came within a stroke of the World Record in prelims of the 100 back. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Lezak Among American Morning 400 Free Relay Swimmers

The Americans have assigned morning relay duties to Jason Lezak, Jimmy Feigen, Matt Grevers, and Ricky Berens, with Michael Phelps and Nathan Adrian (at least) starting…

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Opinion: On Ye Shiwen and Doping

Davis Wuolle’s take on the Ye Shiwen world record

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Ryan Lochte Denied Grill on Podium

Reezy didn’t get his swagger back until after he received his medal (Photo Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports)

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Missy Franklin Race 1 Recap: Video Special

Mel Stewart, Double Olympic Gold Medallist, predicts big things for Missy Franklin

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