The Powerlist

SEVA Has State Record Taken Away by DQ

The above photo shows the exchange in question between Chad Stickle (in the water) and Jonathan Spires (on the block). Photo Courtesy: SEVA

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Franklin’s Leader in London, Coach Schmitz

“The multi-year, multi-phase plan has helped Franklin gain superstar success in the pool.” (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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NCAA: Penn State Needs “Culture” Overhaul

The NCAA has come down big on Penn State; read how the problem is going to be fixed, and how the swimming program will survive. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Teenagers Own Podiums on Last Day of Canadian Nationals

The record-breaking relay from Oak Aquatics was one of the groups honored in the post-meet awards (seen here along with coaches Sean Baker and Cathy Pardy).

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4-time Olympian on boycott, title nine, and pro athletes

Jill Sterkel, four-time Olympian shares what it was like to deal with the Olympic boycott, competing against steroid-users, and  changes…

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Jessica Long Breaks S8 100 Fly World Record in Canada

Jessica Long broke a World Record Sunday in the event that will be her first chance at Paralympic gold. (Photo Courtesy: United States Paralympic Committee)

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Can’t-Miss Men’s Races in London

The Olympics are all about epic swimming showdowns. Two swimmers, one gold medal. Defending Olympic Champion Park Tae Hwan of Korea, (pictured), will have to contend with rising star Sun Yang of China.

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NCAA Stiffens Freshman Eligibility Requirements

Beginning in 2016, it will become much more challenging to compete in the NCAA as a freshman. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Picks: Can Anyone Upset Phelps in 200 Fly?

Takeshi Matsuda, last year’s World Championships, is the best bet to pull off an upset. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Foster Breaks Legendary Michael Phelps NAG Record

Michael Phelps’ lone 10 & under National Record has been destroyed in Oxford, Ohio. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Jessica Long Breaks 50 Fly IPC World Record at Can-Am Meet

On Friday night in Manitoba, US Paralympian, and ESPY award winner, Jessica Long quietly broke another World Record at the 2012…

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Richard Funk Goes #3 Time in Canadian History at Nationals

The brothers Matthew and Jeffrey Swanston after the 200 back final where they took gold and silver, respectively. (Photo Courtesy: Craig Maitland)

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Saturday Night LSC Championships Quick-Hits

Kaitlyn Jones (pictured above), Allie Szekeley, Cassidy Bayer, and Isabelle Rongione all shone in their respective Championships this weekend. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Superstitions and beliefs – Olympic rituals

This is part two of my interview with Olympic Gold Medalist, Nelson Diebel. He shares how he had to change…

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Michael Andrew Swims Best 13-14 Time of 2012

Michael Andrew and his family have spent the last few months since his Tirade against the 11-12 age group record…

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