2013 World Champs Trials Time Standards Posted; They’re Faster (U.S. Open/Jr’s Also Posted)
As the torch begins passing to the young generation of American swimming (like Ryan Murphy, above), USA Swimming has tightened up the qualifying standards for their World Championship Trials. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
USA Swimming Settles on 6-Meet Grand Prix Series
Allison Schmitt placed 2nd overall at last year’s Grand Prix Series, behind only the now-retired Michael Phelps. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Dear Katrina, After the Olympics, I’m having a hard time getting back in… What do you suggest?
Dear Katrina, I just got back from the Olympics, and I am having a hard time getting back in the…
Former WR Holder Kieren Perkins; Harvard MBA to Join Aussie Review Panel
Warwick Smith’s panel got 4 new names, and with it some big name recognition, on Wednesday. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Cotterell Says Reports on International Swimmers “Totally Erroneous”
The Denis Cotterell/foreign swimmers debate seems to have become a non-issue. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Germany to Send 4 to Two Middle Eastern FINA World Cup Stops
With the first stop of the 2012 FINA World Cup in Dubai just two weeks away, Germany has announced that…
Michael Phelps: His Greatest Achievement at the Ryder Cup
Swim News: “During a taping of the Ryder Cup-themed “Feherty Live” Phelps was introduced to his life-long idol, Michael Jordan.” (Swim Photo Credit: Phelps HQ)
Men’s 2012-2013 College Swimming Previews: No. 6 Auburn Will Look To Strong Junior Class
Auburn graduates only a few stars and returns a good deal of talent, highlighted by a class that has several with top 8 scoring potential at NCAAs.
Southern California to Host 2013 Open Water Nationals, World Championship Selection Criteria Revealed
US Olympian Alex Meyer will look for a second-straight World Championship bid in the 10km swim in Southern California next season. (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
LSU Adds Jeane Fuccillo to Coaching Staff
LSU has added a new assistant to fill out their staff, pending a background check. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Jon Rudd, Coach of Ruta Meilutyte, Named British Coach of the Year
Jon Rudd wins BSCA Coach of the Year
[Updated With USA Swimming Response] Judge Orders $2.5 Million Claim in Favor of Plaintiff in Sexual Abuse Case
The following is a press release from Jonathan Little, posted unedited.
Carson-Newman Makes It Two New For Division II
Not only will Tiffin University add a men’s and women’s program in 2013, but Carson-Newman College in Tennessee has plans to do so as well.
USA Swimming Not on the Hook for $2.5 Million Settlement
As a follow-up to the earlier story about a judgement in favor of plantiff Brooke Taflinger to the tune of $2.5 million against USA Swimming and Central Indiana Swimming, it is unlikely that the money will come from USA Swimming, at least directly.
South African Olympic Coach Wayne Riddin Talks About the World’s Largest Open Water Race: The Midmar Mile
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