The Powerlist

Legends of the Pool: Tracy Caulkins, The Most Underrated Swimmer Ever

While today’s class of swimmers are breaking records at a clip never before seen, they are not the first swimming…

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What We Learned from the 2010 ConocoPhillips US Nationals

The 2010 National Championships were one of the stranger ones on record. Between virtual unknown David Plummer knocking off Aaron…

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Pac-10 Snaps up Cal Poly, UCSB Men's Swim Programs

This is an article about a college swimming program that has been cut. If you are interested in helping to…

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Nationals Day 4: Preview

As we chug along to day 4 of the 2010 National Championships, we’ve had tons of exciting swims so far….

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Nationals Day 3: Mid-day Update

Women’s 100 breaststroke When fans at the William Wollett Jr. Aquatic Center looked up at the scoreboard in just the…

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It's Official: Phelps Greatest American Swimmer Ever

On Day 2 at the 2010 ConocoPhillips National Championships, what we all knew became official: Michael Phelps is the greatest…

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Nationals 2010 Day 3: Preview

This meet has lived up to the hype, and more. Every race has been a thrill, despite the lack of…

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Nationals Day 2: Finals Recaps, Results, and Analysis as they happen

Women’s 100 backstroke As we’ve been talking about all meet, the women’s 100 back encompasses the old versus the young…

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New Poll: What's the verdict on Lochte's shoes?

So, in case you haven’t heard, Ryan Lochte unveiled his brand new self-designed Speedo high-tops on the first day of…

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Nationals Day 2: Mid-Day Update

Full Results There were no huge surprises in the morning prelims on Day 2 at the 2010 ConocoPhillips National Championships,…

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At Long Last, Lochte’s “Martian Shoes” Revealed

Finally, the biggest mystery of the meet has been solved. Yes, we have finally seen the long-rumored Ryan Lochte Speedo…

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2010 USA-Swimming Nationals Day 2: Preview

Day 2 Top Storylines: 1) Young versus Old- Natalie Coughlin has been there, done that. Having established herself as one…

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Nationals Day 1: Finals Results, Analysis and Recaps, as They Happen

Full results from Omega Timing Women’s 100 fly Christine “don’t call it an upset” Magnuson (57.32) snagged her third straight…

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2010 Nationals Update: Knutson Scratches 200 IM, Pelton Moves Into Finals

An update from Irvine, California, at the 2010 ConocoPhillips National Championships: Dagny Knutson has scratched the final of the 200…

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David vs. Desantis Prediction Contest Score Update: Mid-Day 1

For those of you who have been following David Rieder’s prediction contest, that includes many of the big names in…

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