The Powerlist

Coutts Doubles, Hurley Breaks Aussie All-Comers Record on Day 2 in Sydney

Bobby Hurley, fresh off of his win in the 2013 SwimSwam World Championships Pick ‘Em contest, has shaved .01 seconds off of his Australian All-Comers Record. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Canada Posts Policy Controlling Who Can Enter FINA World Cup Series

Swimming Canada’s policy on the FINA World Cup is much more restrictive than other countries’, including the Americans. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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AOC Hands Down ‘Final Warning,’ But Otherwise No Further Punishment Against Australian Swimmers

The Australian Olympic Committee has issued a final warning under threat of Olympic suspension, but no further sanctions against the 6 members of the Olympic 400 free relay. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Tyler Messerschmidt Accepted Back Onto Cal Roster for 2013-2014 Season

Completing his journey back to Cal, Tyler Messerschmidt is back on the Cal men’s swimming & diving team. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Virginia Announces 2013-2014 Schedule That Looks Different Than Past Years

The Virginia Cavaliers will face a lot of opponents in a relatively compact schedule in the 2013-2014 season. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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WAC’s Harold Baker Shares His Favorite Distance Set

Harold Baker, founder and head coach of Williamsburg Aquatic Club shares a weekly distance set he does with his swimmers from the beginning of the season right thru till taper. (Photo: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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Michael Phelps Wins 16th Gold Medal Again, This Time in Legos (VIDEO)

A British newspaper has recreated the men’s 200 IM final from the 2012 Olympics using a very unique medium. (Photo Courtesy: FINA)

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Canada Sending 28 Swimmers to Junior World Championships

Sydney Pickrem will headline the Canadian team for the Junior World Championships. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Brent Rushall, Mastermind of Ultra Short Race Pace Training, Headlines ISCA Coaches Clinic

The man who developed the training used by Michael Andrew, among others, will be lecturing at the International Swim Coaches’ Association. (Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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FINA Junior World Championships Psych Sheets Released (Preliminary Version)

World Record holder Ruta Meilutyte has 7 entries in Dubai at the Junior World Championships, including the two events in which she’s the World Record holder. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)

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USADA Releases 2nd Quarter Testing Statistics; Still No Michael Phelps

Connor Jaeger had a testing run in the 2nd quarter of 2013 unlike any before in his career. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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State New Zealand Short Course Championships Continue Despite Earthquakes

The 2013 State New Zealand Short Course Championships will go on despite the recent earthquakes in the city. (Stock Photo: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)

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Diabetes Complications Leaves Brazil’s Matheus Santana Home from Junior Worlds

Matheus Santana has been forced to pull out of the World Junior Championships due to health issues. (Photo: Satiro Sodre/SSPress)

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IOC Receives “Strong Assurances” of Non-Discrimination from Russian Deputy Prime Minister

The International Olympic Committee released a statement today attempting to reassure the international community that they will be unfettered by Russia’s new propaganda legislation.

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Dutch 2:00 LC Freestyler Kneppers Joins Louisville Women’s Squad

The Louisville women didn’t score a single relay point at NCAA’s in 2013. That all could change in 2014. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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