The Powerlist

Kromowidjojo and van der Burgh To Compete At Settecolli

Today it was announced that Olympic champions Ranomi Kromowidjojo of the Netherlands and Cameron van der Burgh of South Africa will compete at the 2014 Settecolli Trophy…

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New face of Piroska fruit drinks, Katinka Hosszu has a unique grocery shopping experience

Ever go grocery shopping and see your own face staring back at you from the drinks aisle? Well that’s what happened to Hungarian swimming star Katinka Hosszu yesterday.

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Women’s Sports Foundation Protests Wielgus’ HOF Induction; Group of Past USA Swimming Presidents Push Back

The letter is signed by a group referring to themselves as “Victims of Coaching Sexual Abuse,” as well as “Supporters of Victims of Coaching Sexual Abuse,” which includes the Women’s Sports Foundation as a whole and several Olympians, high level coaches, and victims in recent high-profile coaching abuse cases.

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1968 Olympic gold medalist Doug Russell launches new club, Trinity Aquatics in Austin

Doug Russell, who won the gold medal at the 1968 Olympics in the 100 fly (upsetting Mark Spitz), has launched a new swim club in the Austin, Texas area. It is called Trinity Aquatics.

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WADA launches online informational anti-doping course for athletes called ALPHA

Hoping to provide a fresh new method of anti-doping education, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has produced an online educational course for athletes, called ALPHA.

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WATER POLO: USA Men Finish Group Play Undefeated With 11-10 Win Over Brazil

The USA Men’s Senior National Team completed group play at the FINA Intercontinental Tournament undefeated after an 11-10 victory over Brazil.

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East Carolina Swimming Signs 6 Men in Spring Signing Period

The East Carolina men’s swimming program received written commitments from six talented high school athletes during the 2014 spring signing period, announced head coach Rick Kobe Wednesday.

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Russian Olga Klyuchnikova Gets Temporary Suspension After Positive “A” Sample Doping Test

Russian swimmer Olga Klyuchinkova has been temporarily suspended after a positive doping test at the Russian Championships two weeks ago: a championship where she was 4th in the 50 back.

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CIF-San Diego Section D2 Meet: Mt Carmel Boys and Girls With the Sweep

Mt Carmel High School girls and boys won respective titles at the CIF-San Diego Section Division II championships last weekend.

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2014 European Championships rosters roundup as of May

Here’s your guide for the nations that have already publicized rosters for the 2014 European Championships, including France and dominant freestyler Yannick Agnel.

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Olympic Swimmer Elvis Burrows to judge Mrs. USA Universal 2014

Elvis Burrows, a 2008 Olympic Bahamian swimmer, will judge the upcoming Mrs. USA Universal 2014 pageant on June 17th, 2014 in Woonsocket, RI.

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Anthony Ervin and Natalie Coughlin Named to 2014 Cal Hall of Fame Class

Natalie Coughlin is the headliner of an aquatics-heavy class into the 2014 Cal Athletics Hall of Fame.

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Richard Long Resigns at James Madison; Dane Pedersen Named Interim Head Coach

After just one season leading the James Madison University women’s swimming & diving team, Richard Long has resigned the school has…

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KZ Li Tabbed as New Louisville Head Coach After Departure from Michigan

Former Michigan head diving coach KZ has been announced as the new head diving coach at Louisville a month after…

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With ‘Doom and Gloom’ Forecasts, Rio Organizers Promote Progress in Olympic Venues

With negative reports about the potential for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games venue construction to not be completed on time,…

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