The Powerlist

Craig Deitz to swim in Sharkfest 2013

“The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.” -Thomas Paine

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Haley Anderson Wins 5KM Race at 2013 US Open Water Worlds Trials

Haley Anderson, the champion of the women’s 5km race at the 2013 U.S. Open Water National Championships. (Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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Redemption: Andrew Gemmell Wins 2013 US Title in 5km, Headed to Barcelona

After a tough finish in the 10km race, Andrew Gemmell was all smiles when he won the men’s 5km race and earned a spot for the World Championships. (Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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Clark Gets State Record in 200 Free as Regis Wins Third Straight Colorado 5A Title

The boys of Regis Jesuit added a state title of their own to give the school a clean-sweep of this year’s Colorado crowns.

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2013 North Coast Section Championship Finals: A Meet for the Ages

Charlie Wiser, Steven Stumph, and Nick Silverthorn put on the greatest show ever in high school breaststroking, if not high school swimming period. (Photo Courtesy:: Robert Ashby).

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USA Swimming Open Water Nationals 10K Photo Vault

Loads of images from the USA Swimming 10K Open Water Championship. Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography

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Stephanie Rice Opens up about being bullied

Stephanie Rice is a triple Olympic gold medallist, a former world record holder and is now a health and fitness…

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NCS: Three Swimmers Under National Mark in 100 Breast, Carondelet Women Break Nat’l Record

Campolindo senior Steven Stumph was one of three swimmers under the old national high school record in the boys 100 breast.

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Open Water Swimming Nationals Down Day not Down at all

Swimmers took to the course to get ready for tomorrows 5K national championship race at Lake Castaic, California. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com

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Former Gator Harrison Curley Makes Interesting Transfer Decision

University of Florida freshman Harrison Curley has made an interesting decision on where to transfer next season. With three years of…

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Lochte, Beisel vs Canada’s Best at Mel Zajac International

On May 24th-26th 440 swimmers will gather at the UBC Aquatic Centre to compete in the Mel Zajac Jr International…

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No Secrets in Swimming: Sources Report Story of Michael Phelps Comeback Leak

“We’ve spoken to sources close to Phelps, and here’s their explanation for what happened…” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Yannick Agnel Headed to US to Train; Will Swim Only Relays at World Championships

French newspapers dropped two bombshells about the defending Olympic Champion in the 200 free.

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6 NCS Records Broken in Prelims; Stumph Ties National Mark

Stephen Stumph tied one National Record and broke one NCS Record in prelims of the North Coast Sectionals.

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Clark Smith Bears Down on National Record in 100 Fly in Colorado HS Championships Prelims

When Texas coach Eddie Reese went out looking for his recruiting class of 2013, he had a pretty clear focus…

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