USOC Names Michael Phelps, Jessica Long Among 2011-2012 Athletes of the Year
Swim News: Michael Phelps, 2000, 2004, 2008 & 2012 Olympian, World Champion, greatest Olympian of all-time won one of two USOC awards given to swimmers. (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
WR Weekend Wrap-Up & Poll of the Week
Garrett races 18 year old World Record Holder Akihiro Yamaguchi in this World Record Weekend Wrap-Up.
Document: “Summons and Complaint” Against Mark Schubert/GWSC
Swim News: SwimSwam has obtained a copy of the Summons and Complaint filed by representation of Dia Rianda in California against the Golden West Swim Club, Mark Schubert, et al.
“Schubert, Former Olympic Team Coach, Sued for Protecting Swim Coach from Sex Abuse Charges”
Swim News: press release from Dia Rianda’s attorney, Ed Vasquez.
Accusations in Mark Schubert/GWSC Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Go Well Beyond The Pool
Swim News: Mark Schubert and the Golden West Swim Club have been named as defendants in a wrongful termination lawsuit.
2012 USA Swimming State of the Sport from Chuck Wielgus
Chuck Wielgus, USA Swimming Executive Director, delivers the 2012 State of the Sport Address.
Akihiro Skips 100 Breaststroke After World Record in 200
With Yamaguchi out, Shinri Shioura had to lift Japan on the final day of their National Sports Festival (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Swimming Australia Names 19 to Short Course World Championships Team
Tommaso D’Orsogna will be one of the stars of a small Aussie squad in Istanbul. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Seto Tops Olympic Bronze Medalist Hagino in 400 IM at Japanese Sports Festival
Without a breaststroke race on day 2 of the Japanese National Sports Festival, nothing was likely to live up to…
Australian 1500 Future Gets Brighter; To Breaks National Record to Close SC Champs
Kenneth To remained in the spotlight to close the 2012 Australian SC Championships in Perth (Photo Courtesy: Swimming Australia)
Missy Franklin Named USA Swimming Swimmer of the Year
Missy Franklin continues to beef up her impressive resume for the 2011-2012 season with a big award at the US Aquatics Sports Convention (Photo Courtesy ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Robert Hurley Tops 50 Back on Day 4 at Aussie SC Champs
Robert Hurley proved his backstroke prowess tonight on day 4 at the Australian Short Course Championships in Perth, Western Australia,…
Akihiro Yamaguchi Breaks World Record in Japan!
Akihiro Yamaguchi very nearly broke 2:07 in the 200 breaststroke at Japan’s National Sports Festival on Saturday.
To Drink or not to Drink on a Recruiting Trip
Swim News: Rick Paine reports on the do’s and don’t’s during a college recruiting trip. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)