The Powerlist

2013 US Trials Previews: Ledecky Improving, Can She Make a Run at Franklin?

Allison Schmitt (above) is the Olympic Champion, but Katie Ledecky is coming on very fast in this 200 free. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Jason Lezak Back in the Pool for Anchor Leg at U.S. Masters Swimming Nationals during Gold Medal Delivery

In addition to swimming the relay and the Gold Medal Delivery, Lezak will judge a special “Lezak Catchphrase/Internet Meme Contest,” taking place over the next three weeks through July 10, in which the winner with the best Lezak submission will win a $100 SwimOutlet.com gift card, a USMS-branded baseball cap, a two-year USMS membership, and other goodies.

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Jason Lezak Gold Medal Delivery Photo Vault

“Olympians Emily Sliver and Jason Lezak, on a SwimOutlet Gold Medal Delivery, stop off to swim in a “surprise” USMS Spring Nationals Relay.”

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Water safety a priority as Canada’s Swim Team launches get swimming.ca

“Swimming Canada is proud to be launching Getswimming.ca with these three great organizations,” said Chris Wilson, marketing and events director for Swimming Canada. “Of course every child that learns to swim is a potential recruit, but much more importantly they become more safe around water, more fit and more confident. We all benefit from a goal of teaching every Canadian child to swim.” (Photo Courtesy of Swimming Canada)

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Navy to Hire Mark LIscinsky as New Assistant Coach

The Naval Academy has found their new assistant coach from within their own conference. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Russian Teenager Breaks 100 Fly National Record

(Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Scott Goodrich Selected to Brazilian Worlds Squad

Scott Goodrich, left, talks with Cesar Cielo, right. (Photo: Satiro Sodre/SSPress)

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2013 US Trials Preview: Sogar the Hottest Name in Women’s Breaststroking

Laura Sogar is the hottest name in women’s breaststroking in the U.S. after winning the NCAA 200 breaststroke Championship ahead of two former collegiate champions and an American Record holder. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Guess How Many Swimmers are Entered At the World Championship Trials?

After the crowded warmup pools and athlete sections from Omaha, Indianapolis will seem almost empty by comparison. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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200 Fly Phenom Justin Wright; Keaton Blovad Out of World Championship Trials

Justin Wright, a potential qualifier for the World Championships at 16, will sit out the World Championship Trials this year. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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David Nolan Not Swimming Backstroke Races at Worlds Trials

David Nolan will sit out the 100 backstroke, where he’s the defending NCAA Champion, at Trials. He’ll be one of only two Stanford men at the meet. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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What Would Ryan Lochte Do in the 50 Meter Stroke Races?

Ryan Lochte is entered in all three stroke 50’s at the World Championship Trials, but will have to endure a brutal schedule to swim any of them. (Photo: Dave Collins)

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Princeton, Ivy League Champs, Announce Incoming Class of 2017

“Head coach Rob Orr and assistant coach Mitch Dalton feel good about the eight members of the incoming Class of 2017, who bring both talent and versatility to a roster already loaded with experienced youth.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Tell us more – Insights from USA Swimming National Team Open Water Swimmers

In an effort to better understand open water swimmers we’re asking national team athletes to share some of their perspective. First up is Emily Brunemann. Photo: Mike Lewis, www.OlaVistaPhotography.com

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