The Powerlist

Dear Katrina: Mike Alexandrov -Art of concentration, Olympics, upcoming year

Mike Alexandrov, two-time Olympian talks with Katrina Radke about the art of concentration: staying focused in each moment rather than…

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USC Men Sign Euro Champ Medalist; to Join Team in January

USC isn’t done loading up for their 2012-2013 squad. (Photo of Vlad Morozov Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Day Four – European Short Course Swimming Championships

On the final day of the 2012 European Short Course Swimming Championships Russia’s Vladimir Morozov continued his winning ways. Women’s…

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Alia Atkinson Dips Under 30 Seconds on Day 2 of Canada Cup

For the 2nd night, Jamaica’s Alia Atkinson was the story of the night at the 2012 Canada Cup (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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From Swim Fan to SwimSwam

Superstars like Elizabeth Beisel have inspired many to venture into competitive swimming; few of those began at age 23. Ashley Wozny begins her journey now. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Michael Scott “Willing to Apply” for Aussie High Performance Role

On the same day as it was revealed that Michael Scott had resigned as the head of performance for British…

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5-time London Olympic Medalist, Coutts, Finally Lands Major Endorsement

Swim News: “In London, Coutts won gold in the women’s 4×100 freestyle relay, three silver medals in the 200 individual medley, 4×200 freestyle relay and the 4×100 medley relay, and a bronze in the 100 butterfly.” (Swim Photo Credit: SPR)

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Camille Muffat Breaks 400 Freestyle World Record in a Time of 3:54.85 – Day Three – European Short Course Swimming Championships

Men’s 1500 Free Winning the men’s 1500 free was Italian Gregorio Paltrinieri. His time of 14:27.78 is the fastest time…

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Alicia Coutts Named Australian Swimmer of the Year at Gala Dinner

Alicia Coutts was the runaway winner of Australia’s highest swimming award on Saturday. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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The Ed Moses Swimming Photo Vault

Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, the swim pictures

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Great Britain’s High Performance Director Michael Scott Resigns

The Daily Telegraph has reported that after the poor showing by Great Britain’s National Swim Team at the 2012 London…

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Alia Atkinson Smashes Records, Tops Canadians on Day 1 of Canada Cup

Alia Atkinson broke the Canada Cup and Jamaican Records on day 1 of the two-day Canada Cup meet. (Photo Courtesy: Mike Thompson)

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Lessons from Legends: Golden Goggles for a Golden Age

Chuck Werner has been around for many legendary moments in USA Swimming, and Monday’s Golden Goggles awards struck him as one of the best. (Photo Courtesy: CW)

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Rebecca Ejdervik Breaks Swedish Record as National Training Center Gets New Coach

While the European Short Course Championships rage in France, there is still other swimming going on in Europe. With former…

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