Powerlist
Emma Weyant on Her 400 IM Strategy: “I have a lot of experience flipping 8th at the 200”
After clocking a 4:35 earlier in the spring at the Ft Lauderdale Open, Weyant backed that swim up with another 4:35 in Indy to best the field
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How to Get Better at Swimming Fast Under Pressure
Pressure on race day can crumple performances. Here’s how swimmers can swim fast when it matters by using pressure training.
Keep Families Connected: Built-in Email and Push Messaging
Courtesy of Commit Swimming, a SwimSwam partner Keep Families Connected: Built-in Email and Push Messaging Lost messages and missed updates…
Gabi Brito Moves To #4 This Season in 15-16 Girls’ 50 Back at BCA Summer Sizzler
Brito won the event in a season-best time of 29.19, marking the fastest time among 15-year-olds so far this season.
Skyler Smith Adds Her Name to the List of Breaststrokers Working Full-Time Jobs While Competing
Smith will be taking on a full-time job in the comms department at UNC while continuing to pursue her master’s degree and compete.
NCAA Facing Lawsuit Over New Age-Based Eligibility Model
A group of 15 basketball players, all from the high school class of 2022, believe the new age-based eligibility model should allow them one more season.
Katie Ledecky Earns $16,500 to Lead Overall Pro Swim Series Prize Money Tables
Katie Ledecky earned the most money over all four stops of the Pro Swim Series, racking up $16,500 over her three appearances.
Keaton Jones After 1:57.2 200 Back: “We got some stuff to clean up in that one”
In Indianapolis, Jones had some solid LCM outings, including a win in the 200 back (1:57.2) and a 6th-place finish in the 200 free (1:47.66).
A Misconception That May Be Hindering The Development of Breaststroke Swimmers Around the World
Legendary breaststroke coach Jozsef Nagy shares how contrary to popular belief, the knees don’t need to stay together during the kick portion of the stroke.
Shareef Elaydi Swims 28.43 50 Breaststroke at George Haines International, Top 15-16 This Season
Shareef Elaydi set the top time in the country this season for 15-16-year-olds in the 50 breaststroke of 28.43, shortly before turning 17.
Planet Swim Faces Foreclosure Lawsuit Over Millions In Alleged Loan Defaults
The lender claims its owed approximately $6.71 million—$5.54 million on the first loan and $1.17 million on the second loan—from Planet Swim LLC.
