The Powerlist

In Brief: Brazilian Magazine Reports that Cielo Hopes for Ouster of Brazilian Federation

The reigning Fastest-Man-in-Water Cesar Cielo has requested the ouster of Brazil’s federation chief Coaracy Nunes, according to “Poder” magazine. While…

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In Brief: Park Signs on To Remain in Australia Through Olympics

‘Tis the season to be announcing…coaches that is. In the run-up to the 2011 Shanghai World Championships and 2012 London…

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Pellegrini to Work With Mega-Rival Manaudou's Ex-Coach Philippe Lucas

If you were hiding under a swimming-rock in the middle part of last decade, you might have missed the development of the…

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Michigan Men Take Third Straight Orange Bowl, UNC-Penn State Scoreless in Tuesday Action

Full Results The Michigan Wolverine men won their third-straight Orange Bowl Classic meet at the Jacobs Aquatic Center in Key…

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What's Next for the Post-Grad Training Center?

With the news that Sean Hutchison is leaving the Fullerton post-grad training center, reportedly to begin his own program (though…

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FINA Launches New and Improved World Swim Rankings

At long last, FINA has re-launched its own World Swim Rankings in a format with much greater usability and accuracy….

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Auburn Grabs Top Young Brazilian Sprinter Chierighini; Shakes Up National Landscape

Tonight brings breaking news on the NCAA (and international) scene as Brett Hawke has landed himself the next great sprint…

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Josh Schneider Signs with TYR

(Update: Press Release) USA-Swimming National Team member Josh Schneider has signed his first major sponsorship deal with swimsuit and equipment…

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Sean Hutchison Leaving FAST to Start Own Professional Program

Sean Hutchison, who is one of America’s top coaches, is leaving the FAST Swim Team in Fullerton, California to start…

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"Amphibians": Play About Elite Swimmers to Open in London on January 4

Back in September, Swim Network’s Mike Gustafson quipped about a possible script for a teen-centric swimming movie. The movie would…

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NCAA Mid-Season Update, Awards, and Rankings

As NCAA teams across the country go dormant, at least from competition, to focus on some high-powered holiday training for…

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2010 Year in Review: A Year of Turmoil and Tragedy in Review

The year 2010. This will be one of those years in swimming that will be remembered for a long time….

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China Defies Agreement with FINA Over Ouyang's Doping Ban

The 2008 Beijing Olympics were supposed to be a showcase of everything that is great about China: the culture, the…

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TSC Traditions: Harvard's Iron Man Meet

The one word within college athletics that stands out is “Tradition.” Tradition is what draws people to college sports, and…

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Peter Vanderkaay Making the Move to Train with Lochte, Troy in Gainesville

January 1, 2011 will be the beginning of a new year, a new swim season, new resolutions, and for USA…

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