The Powerlist

Southern California Swimming Wins Pacific Coast All-Stars

Swimming phenoms Jessica Epps and Hunter Hitchens racing their way to victory for Southern California Swimming.

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Kiwis Vie for Open water World Championship Spots at Lake Taupo Race

Radford sprinting into the finish at the 2010 Tiburon Mile. Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography @mike2swim

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After Two-Year Wait, Indian Swimmer Hit with Two-Year Doping Ban

In what was headline news in India, three swimmers (and 11 athletes total) in India who had been appealing doping suspensions…

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Michael Phelps Trillion Dollar Coin Spoof Solution to American Debt Crisis

Swim News: “Michael Phelps’ celebration of his 2008 Olympic gold in the 4×100 freestyle relay is used for artistic inspiration…” (Swim Photo Credit: Slate, Andrew Morgan

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Missy Franklin Kicks Off HS Season with 4 State Qualifying Times

Missy Franklin kicked off her last season of high school swimming with two individual wins and four state qualifying times (Stock photo courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Val and Strand break more world records in NERO

Masters Swimming: “Laura Val broke more world records at the 2012 Southern Pacific Masters Championships and is arguably the top masters swimmer in the world.” (short course) in California last month(Photo Credit: BSTE)

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2012 SWAMMY AWARD: Female Swimmer of the Year

There are a lot of women who won a lot of medals in 2012. We had to reach beyond the golds and silvers to find the best recipient for this award. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Missy Franklin Named Colorado Amateur Athlete of the Year; Bonnie Brandon Wins HS Award

After a great Olympics, Missy Franklin picked up a second-straight Colorado Hall of Fame award. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Alexander Studzinski, Open Water Elite, Signs with Finis

Swim News: “It is not too often that an athlete comes along and shows such a positive and indomitable spirit,” said FINIS CEO John Mix. “We are honored to call Alex Studzinski a FINIS athlete.” (Swim Photo Credit: FSS)

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Brett Hawke leads the Auburn Tigers towards Championship Season

The Auburn Tigers are heading towards championship season with some fast times under the belts and their eyes on SECs. (Swim Photo Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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Vlad Dips Under 20 Seconds in USC Season Debut

The USC Trojans, Wisconsin Badgers, and Boise State Broncos (women) were all taking in their holiday training in the newest…

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Swimmer Requests Taco Bell Speedo with Think Outside of the Buns on the Back

Swim News: “Swimmer hits social media jackpot, but would you wear “Think Outside of the Buns” on the butt of your suit?”

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Justin Bieber Finally Meets Missy Franklin at his Denver Concert

Swim News: “Missy Franklin goes backstage at Bieber’s Colorado concert tour stop.” (Swim Photo Credit: MF)

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Ottesen Gray breaks foot in jiu-jitsu mishap

It has been reported by Danish sporting site Sporten.dk that sometime over the Christmas holiday that Jeanette Ottesen Gray broke her…

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Alicia Coutts returns to the pool

Alicia Coutts will competing in her first long course event since winning five Olympic medals in London. The 2012 EnergyAustralia Swimmer…

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