The Powerlist

Countdown To the Comeback: Top 10 Michael Phelps Feats – #9

We’re counting down the top 10 moments of Michael Phelps’ career, so far. You, our readers, can participate, by voting…

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Pitt All-American legend Ronnie Gainsford passes away from cancer

Former Pittsburgh All-American Ronnie Gainsford has passed away at the age of 84 after a battle with cancer.

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Mexico Earthquake Rocks Swimming Pool

And you thought meet warmups were bad… how ‘bout these waves?!

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Countdown to the Comeback: Top 10 Phelpsian Pheats-#10

We’re counting down the top ten moments of the GOAT in our sport before he makes his official comeback to competitive competition this weekend.

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KZ Li Resigns As Head Diving Coach at Michigan

Michigan head diving coach Kongzheng “KZ” Li has resigned as the program’s head coach after 4 seasons in Ann Arbor….

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Race Video: Michael Andrew 100 Yard Butterfly 13-14 NAG Record, 46.95

Andrew swam a 46.95 to win the boys’ 14-year olds 100 yard fly, which is faster than both his own 13-14 record of 47.23, and also faster than the 46.99 done by Alexander Valente earlier this year that is the 15-16 record.

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Swim Ireland awards Fiona Doyle Athlete of Year, Paul Donovan Coach of Year

Swim Ireland convened in Limerick last week to give out its annual awards, honoring breaststroker Fiona Doyle and National Aquatic Center Performance Centre coach Paul Donovan with High Performance awards.

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Kyle Shewfelt: An Olympic Gold Medalist Learns to Love Swimming, a Poem

Kyle Shewfelt, an Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics, has penned poetic ponderings about how he learned to love swimming.

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Make A Splash Tour Features New USA Swimming Foundation Ambassadors Adrian, Ervin and Evans

The national tour will feature appearances by newly appointed USA Swimming Foundation Ambassadors: three-time Olympic Gold Medalist Nathan Adrian, Olympic Gold Medalist Anthony Ervin (featured image), and returning this year are four-time Olympic Gold Medalist Janet Evans and swimming legend Rowdy Gaines.

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Jakabos Wins 50 Freestyle On A Painful Path To Recovery

Zsuzanna Jakabos took a big step in her recovery from shoulder surgery today winning the women’s 50 freestyle at the Budapest Open…

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Disken Sets The Standard With 8 Aussie Multi-Class Age Group Titles

Timothy Disken has set the standard on the final night of competition at the 2014 Georgina Hope Swimmers Foundation Australian Multi…

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Take Me Out to the Ballgame: Swimming stars Hoff and Durden throw first pitches for A’s and Rays

Katie Hoff threw the ceremonial first pitch at the Tampa Bay Rays game Sunday, and got a surprise from her boyfriend on the field. Meanwhile Cal coach Dave Durden is schedule to throw out the first pitch for the Oakland A’s on Tuesday.

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In Briefs: UConn MVPs, Racine County and El Paso Swimmers of the Year

The UConn Huskies named their end-of-year award winners at their banquet last week.

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