National Letter of Intent Photo Vault, Boyce, Baldacci, Saiz and Francis
Collin Baldacci, rising star in backstroke (& swimswam contributor) signs with UNLV.
Australia Tabs Son of Former National Team Director for New South Wales Job
Swim News: “Scott Talbot has been pegged to take over a new position at the New South Wales Institute of Swimming and Sydney University.” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Buckeye Men Roll Through Home Invite; deBorde Good for Gators
Swim News: “Gator, Sebastien Rousseau, won the 400 IM in 3:41.69.” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Swim Prank Videos
If you have a swim prank video, send it to swimswam. (Swim Photo Credit: SP)
Keri-Anne Payne Reveals Decision on New Club
British Olympic medalist Keri-Anne Payne has chosen where she’ll train going forward (Photo courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
Alex Meyer Gives Hope to His Fellow Chubbers (and David)
The column that addresses the beauty and impact of swimming on self-esteem and body image. Most of the time it does this.
When Do I Start the College Recruiting Process?
College Swim News: “80% of the coaches plan their recruiting 3 to 4 years in advance” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Who’s Swimming at Winter Junior Nationals 2012? (Psych Sheets)
Cal Commit Kristen Vredeveld is among the highly-ranked juniors who will be in Knoxville this week, though there’s not much overlap from senior nationals. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Amber McDermott Injury Keeps Her Out of UGA Invite
Georgia’s Amber McDermott was notably missed in the women’s mile at the Georgia Fall Invitational last weekend. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Ryan Lochte Signs with New Representation at CAA, Creative Artist Agency
Swim News: “At CAA, Lochte will be handled by a team of agents headed by Lowell Taub. “(Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Pleasanton Seahawks Break NAG Relay Record at JO’s
A group of 11-12 boys from the nationally-known Pleasanton Seahawks broke a NAG Record over the weekend. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
British Olympian Ellen Gandy Announces Change of Sporting Nationality
Australian Alicia Coutts (seen above) will have new competition at the top of the Aussie butterfly group,
Elizabeth Beisel Swims Two NCAA A-Times to Finish Ohio State Invite
Olympian Elizabeth Beisel has rarely been as fast in-season as she was in Columbus over the weekend. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)