The Powerlist

Autopsy Reveals Undiagnosed Heart Defect for Chloe Waddell

British teen Chloe Waddell, who tragically died shortly after a swim meet in February, had an undiagonsed heart condition. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Catching Up With Michael Klueh In Barcelona

Michael Klueh took time to talk with us from Barcelona about his time in Spain. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)

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[VIDEO] 11-Year Old Carson Foster Goes 1:03.4 in 100 Meter Fly

Carson Foster of the Cincinnati Marlins swam the fastest butterfly times we’ve seen at least of the last decade. (VIDEOS COURTESY: Jim Foster)

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How to be a Mean Brother – Vine Video

Ok… this is not a competitive swimming video, but there’s a pool and I’ve witnessed this move done countless times…

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8:10, The Story of British Swimming Success at Barcelona 2003 – Documentary Film

In 2003 Britain’s swimmers won a then record 8 medals at the World Swimming Championships in Barcelona. Ten years on, using exclusive new interviews, 8:10 tells the story of how those medals were won, in the words of the swimmers who won them.

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Liberty Begins Construction on Massive New Pool, Olympic Sports Complex

Liberty University’s swim team has been very good in its first four years of existence. In about 18 months, they could get even better.

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Sjostrom Confirms Schedule for the World Championships

Sarah Sjostrom is swimming four individual events, but the event order means not much risk for her medal chances. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Cheer on Canadian Swimmers on Sportsnet Starting Sunday

Canadians can catch the swimming from the 2013 FINA World Championships in Barcelona on Sportsnet beginning this Sunday. Swimming Canada’s broadcast partner will be compiling a one-hour highlight show from the finals sessions from all eight days of the championships. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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WR Holder Britta Steffen Declines Opportunity to Swim 50 Free at Worlds

50 free World Record holder is out of that event for the second-straight World Championships. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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How’d you do that Thomas? Germany’s Open Water Swimming Legend Shares Perspective

Thomas Lurz is legend in open water swimming. He share a bit of insight into today’s team 5K win by the Germans. (file photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

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How to go Swimming like a Boss – Funny Vine Video

This is the most impressive cannonball I’ve ever witnessed in my life. If you can top it, please send swimswam the video. We will post and tag with your Twitter handle.

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Germany owns it: Takes team race by over a minute

The veteran Thomas Lurz helped take the Germans to the top of the podium in the 5K team pursuit. (file photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

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Young Canadian Team 12th in Worlds Open Water Team Event

The team of Philippe Guertin, Eric Hedlin and Zsofi Balazs crossed the finish line at Moll de la Fusta in 57:13.7, good for 12th in the race.

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2013 Worlds Previews: Franklin, Pelton Favorites to 1-2 in 200 Back

Future Cal teammates Elizabeth Pelton and Missy Franklin will look to repeat their finish from U.S. World Championship Trials.

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Taking one for the team – USA looking strong for 5K open water pursuit event

Haley Anderson will team up with Sean Ryan and Andrew Gemmell in tomorrow’s 5K team event at the FINA World Championships. The USA is the defending world champion in this event. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

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