The Powerlist

Nathan Adrian Lights Up Masters’ Nationals 50 Free in 18.78; Four Olympic Gold Medalists Win Age Groups

Nathan Adrian is one of four Olympic gold medalists to wind up on top of the podium in the men’s 50 free alone on Friday at Masters’ Nationals.

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Five Top 10 Times Posted On Day Two Of The German National Championships

On the second day of the German National Championships in Berlin five athletes recorded times that rank top 10 in the world…

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2014 CCCAA Swim and Dive State Champs Day 1: Golden West Men Out Front; Women’s Race Going to Be a Nailbiter

2014 CCCAA State Swimming and Diving Championships Dates: Thursday, May 1 – Friday, May 2, 2014 prelims 9:30am, finals 5:00…

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A 4-for-1 deal: 80-year-old David Radcliff breaks 4 American Masters records in the same swim

It’s still a bit of a swimming novelty when an athlete breaks two records in the same swim. But 80-year-old David Radcliff took that even a few steps further.

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Itil and Alsu, Snow Leopards, Introduced as Mascots of 2015 World Championships

Meet Itil and Alsu, the mascots of the 2015 World Championships in Kazan, Russia.

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Duquesne Swimming Announces Six Newcomers for 2014-15

Duquesne University swimming coach David Sheets recently announced the addition of six new swimmers for the 2014-15 season.

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Northern Arizona breaks ground on new swimming facility, artist’s renditions here

Northern Arizona University broke ground on what will be the new home of its swimming and diving program today.

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Alabama to create new swimming scholarship in John Servati’s name

The University of Alabama will create a scholarship in John Servati’s name. If you are interested in donating to the fund, you can find links and addresses here.

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Nerding Out: LCM National Age Group Record Progressions

Missy Franklin has made a serious dent in the record books over the last seven years.

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SwimSwam’s The Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 4/30/2014

A lot of new names made Weekly Wonders for April 25-27, 2014. Click through to see who’s on the list.

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14 Year Old Johannes Hintze Swims Second-Fastest Time In History For The 400 IM

14 year old Johannes Hintze recorded an astonishing time of 4:23.63 in the men’s 400 IM becoming the second-fastest 14 year old to ever swim the event…

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Stanford Swimming alum Lisa Falzone hits #2 on Paste’s Most Powerful Women in Technology list

Lisa Falzone continues to gain esteem in the business world. The former Stanford Cardinal was ranked #2 on Paste Magazine’s list of powerful women in technology today.

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Fitter and Faster Swim Tip: NBG Butterfly Drill

This Swimming Tip video is courtesy of the Fitter and Faster Swim Tour presented by SwimOutlet.com, a SwimSwam partner. Olympian…

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Training Spotlight: Vinny Marciano, Al Ledgin and Morris County Swimming

Morris County Swim Club coach Al Ledgin offers a glimpse into the training he does with his squad, including 5-event short-course NAG record-holder Vinny Marciano.

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A Breaststroke Kick to the Gut: The Day We All Woke Up to News that Alexander Dale Oen Had Died

When I woke up this morning, May 1st, 2014, I had a bit of a gut-wrenched feeling. I couldn’t exactly…

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