The Powerlist

5th time a charm? Nyad’s “Final” Cuba to Florida Swim Start Very Near

Diana Nyad, pictured here in her second attempt in 2011, will be hitting the water any time for another go at the Cuba to Florida swim. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

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American East Cancelling Men’s Swimming; Binghamton Moving to ECAC

The Binghamton Bearcats will use the ECAC Championships as their end-of-season meet now that the American East Conference has dropped men’s swimming.

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Michigan Wolverines Mock Rock Video Series – Men’s Swimming

From the creative minds that brought you the “University of Michigan Water Carnival” comes Michigan Mock Rock, a display of, perhaps, the greatest dancing a swim team has ever done. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Closing Loopholes: Banned Individual Received Credential at Mesa Grand Prix

A banned individual received a credential for the Mesa Grand Prix, USA Swimming has confirmed.

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UMBC Moving to CCSA for 2013-2014 Season

The UMBC Retrievers will join the CCSA next year, which leaves sparce competition in the American East Conference.

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Swime$sha SwimJam Video: Northwestern Men’s Swim Team

The Northwestern Men’s Swimming Team competes in a 2013 Student-Athlete talent show. (Image courtesy of Northwestern Men’s Swimming video capture)

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Libby Trickett to Compete on Australia’s Dancing with the Stars

Olympic champion and world record holder Libby Trickett will be competing in the upcoming season of Australia’s “Dancing with the Stars”

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Why Join a Masters Swim Team? Video Feature

Video is courtesy of swimswam contributor and US Masters Swimmer Christina Wright. Featured USMS Swimmer: Cynthia Lewis. (Photo Credit: Mike Lewis, olavistaphotograpy.com)

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Harvard Men Hire Samantha Pitter from MIT As New Assistant

The new assistant coach of the Harvard men won’t have to move for her new position. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Australia Remains Atop Medals Table as Americans Slip to 3rd

The Australian Junior team is having an impressive run of success at this year’s World Junior Championships. (Photo: Colin Blair/SwimSwam.com)

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So Stacked – 2013 RCP Tiburon Mile Deep with Talent

RCP Tiburon Mile Race Director Bob Placak (center) with 2012 winners Kane Radford and Melissa Gorman. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

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Caeleb Dressel Breaks First 17-18 National Age Group Record

Caeleb Dressel has broken his first National Age Group Record as a 17-18. (Photo: Colin Blair/SwimSwam.com)

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Meilutyte Takes Two; Percy Wins Sprint Showdown on Day 4 from World Juniors

In the men’s 800 free relay final, Australia’s Mack Horton will be looking for his 6th gold medal of the meet in four days. (Photo: Colin Blair/SwimSwam.com)

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Meilutyte Scratches 50 Fly Final; Americans Get a Breakthrough

Ruta Meilutyte had barely a moment to spare in a triple on Wednesday; with the 200 IM involved, she’s avoided four finals on Thursday. (Photo: Colin Blair/SwimSwam.com)

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