Mexico Smokes 26 National Records to Start Trials
Erica Dittmer now represents Mexico, and wasted no time in breaking National Records (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Sprint News 5/3/12: Brazilian Olympians; Sutton Family Gets More Good News
Chloe isn’t the only elite athlete in the family. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Cal Sprinters Gearing Up for 50 Free Trials
Nathan Adrian will be one of two men with a seed time under 22 seconds. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Three Granted Releases from Arizona
At least three Wildcats have asked for, and been granted, their releases. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
Alexander Dale Oen, reflections from his fellow countrymen…
Many of us ask the question, why? How could life take such a hero…a man who decided to lift his…
Youth Asian Champ, Junior Worlds Qualifier, Get Doping Bans
Two big-time junior swimmers were handed doping bans by their federations in March. (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
Sprint News 5/2/12: Trials Medals Revealed, Another D-1 Job Open
At least one group would like to see a new host for the 2016 Trials.
Sad Stretch for Swimming
With the deaths of Alexander Dale Oen and Ron Ballatore coming just 4 days apart, it’s been a rough week for swim fans.
Gary Talks With USOC HOF Inductee Writing Partner
David: Could you please refer to me as “Writing Partner to Olympic Hall of Famer Gary Hall, Jr.”? I hate to be a stickler here, but it’s just a basic respect thing.
Aussie Olympian Schipper’s Health Scare
What started as an appendix removal got much scarier in a hurry.
Steen Steps Down from Kenyon Dynasty
A pair of legends from Division III programs have announced their retirement (from coaching duties at least) this week. One is Jim…
You’re Only as Good as Your Next Race
Brent Hayden has high hopes for medals in London. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
Ron Ballatore Memorial Services Announced
This has been a sad, sad week for swimming. We lost Ron “Stix” Ballatore, who coached a National Championship team…
Florida Gulf Coast Continues Recruiting Haul
The Eagles already have 10 in a class, from all over the globe.
USC Gets $8 Million Gift For New Swim Center; Name Revealed
The renovated stadium will be named for a former swimmer and coach at USC.