The Powerlist

Celebrating in the Pool: Senator John McCain Hates it

Senator John McCain is one elected representative who is undistracted by the looming government shutdown in less than two weeks. Instead Senator McCain is focussing on the important issues. And what could be more important than the LA Dodgers celebrating in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ pool?

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YMCA National Champion Marie Chamberlain Verbally Commits To Indiana

The YMCA National Champion and 100 backstroke record holder, Marie Chamberlain, verbally commits to Indiana.

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Asheville, Miami (OH), Missouri State, Radford Get Verbal Commitments

Four Mid-Major programs have already picked up very early verbal commitments.

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Danish Distance Swimmer Anton Ipsen Commits to NC State

Anton Ipsen from Denmark could, as a freshman, challenge the NC State Record in the 1650 yard freestyle. Stock

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Germany’s Britta Steffen Latest World Record Holder to Retire

This week, we’ve seen now three current and former World Record holders announce their retirement from swimming; the latest is Germany’s Britta Steffen, who according to the German Swimming Federation has retired.

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Shane Ryan to Swim for Americans at 2013 Duel in the Pool

Penn State’s Shane Ryan has been accepted to swim at the 2013 Duel in the Pool, he Tweeted on Thursday.

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Jeanette Ottesen, Lotte Friis, Pal Joensen All Confirmed for Duel in the Pool

Lotte Friis, the woman who went toe-to-toe with Katie Ledecky at Worlds, is one of three Danes who have accepted spots on the 2013 Duel in the Pool roster.

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Ohio Native Macie McNichols Commits To The Ohio State University

The Ohio State now has six verbal committments; Macie McNichols with her brother TJ enjoyed field access at the game on her recruiting trip (Photo Credit: Macie’s facebook)

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Blueseventy Planning Ahead with nero14

Nero14, the latest technical racesuit from blueseventy, is set to dive into pools around the world from 1 January. Serving as the next generation suit to evolve from the experience of racing in finals in London last summer, nero14 has been body-fit tested by top swimmers, is made from seamless construction and is exceptionally compressive to reduce hydrodynamic drag and support muscular function.

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Florida State Women Pick Up Second Breaststroke Commit of Week

Florida State has added a second sprint breaststroker in their 2014 recruiting class.

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Coaching Corner: A Sit Down With DIII’s Top Coaches – Dawn Dill

Dawn Dill talks about coaching in Division III, MIT, and the upcoming swim season for the Engineers.

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Seebohm, McEvoy and Elmslie Promote Go Swim Month

Queenslanders Emily Seebohm, Cameron McEvoy and Brittany Elmslie will be among many Australian National Team members visiting different swim centres…

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Florida State Women Get Verbal From Big-Time Sprint Breaststroker

There are some recruits that are good in a lot of different events, and give their coaches lots of options…

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Florida State Champion Delaney Barnard Commits to Indiana

The Indiana women have gotten two big verbal commitments from sprinters this week, which will help buoy one of the…

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Brazilian Sprinter Bruno Fratus Will Be Joining Auburn’s Post Grad Group In January

Brazilian sprint freestyler Bruno Fratus will be joining the Auburn University Post-Grad group, AU Aquatics, under head coach, Brett Hawke, in January. The 24 year-old is recovering from a shoulder surgery in May.

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