Micah, Missy Win Big at Sectional Meets
In Federal Way, Missy Franklin took a win in her only individual event but was upstaged by 14-year old Kimberley Williams. In Greensboro, Micah Lawrence swam well too
Greensboro, Federal Way Sectionals: Day 1
Missy Franklin already has two wins and a Meet Record under her belt in Federal Way.
Roland Schoeman Tears Forearm Muscle, Out 4-6 Weeks
According to his Twitter account, South African superstar Roland Schoeman has torn the pronator teres muscle in his right arm, combined…
Roland Schoeman to Train with Phoenix Swim Club
South African swimmer, and short course 50 free World Record holder, Roland Schoeman of South Africa will be back training…
Roland Schoeman Guest Editorial: Steroids, Swimming, and Dangerous Precedents
Today we welcome a very special guest, Roland Schoeman, to The Swimmers Circle to weigh in on the Cesar Cielo debate. Roland…
Shanghai Roundup: China Remains Perfect on Diving, Food Safety Enforced
China’s Minxia Wu and Zi He finished gold and silver, respectively, on the women’s 3 meter springboard to continue China’s…
Where is the Anti-Doping Process Failing Us? Fix the Code, Not the Court.
Though a small minority have fallen on the side of the Brazilians in their now-infamous doping scandal, a majority (or…
Athletes React to Cielo Announcement Via Twitter; Poll Results
As is evidenced by the Tweet of Dutch swimmer Sebastiaan Verschuren above above, the first reactions from other athletes about the…
Shanghai 2011: Men's Breaststroke, Butterfly, and Relay Predictions
In the first part of the men’s meet, we picked Ryan Lochte to have a huge meet, and sweep gold…
Irie Continues Backstroke Domination on Day 2 in Canet
Japan’s Ryosuke Irie was the big story on the 2nd day of competition when he swam a 1:54.54 to take…
Versfeld Posts Top-10 Breaststroke Time To Add His Name to Shanghai Roster on Last Day in South Africa
Only 1 swimmer was added to the Swimming South African World Championships roster on the final day of competition from…
Prinsloo Takes 4th and 5th titles, van der Burgh Posts World Best in 50 Breaststroke
Karin Prinsloo is going to take home a haul of gold medals from the South African Championships, after winning her…
Vanessa Mohr a Star In the Making on Day 4 in South Africa
Finals Action Just like in the 50 butterfly (where she was the champion), 16-year old Vanessa Mohr was faster in…
South African Stars Schoeman, van der Burgh Earn Trips to Shanghai on Day 3 in S.A.
Arguably the two biggest names in South African swimming, Roland Schoeman and Cameron van der Burgh, finally punched their tickets…
Zandberg Posts FINA A-Time in 50 Backstroke, Trott Posts World-Ranked Time in 1500
Two days down, and two FINA World Championships qualifiers for the South African National Team. On day 1, it was…