Sprint News 9/12/12: Date Set for Curl Hearing; Olympic Furniture for Sale
Swim News: “CUBU Swim Club founder Rick Curl’s hearing date is set for Sept 19th, after the USA Swimming convention this week in Greensboro.”
USAS Convention: Frank Busch Considering Capping Numbers, Not Times, For Trials
Frank Busch rattled the House of Delegates meeting on Wednesday morning when discussing the 2016 Olympic Trials. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Bob Bowman to Join British Performance Review
As Michael Phelps walks away from the flashbulbs, Bob Bowman has already learned his first assignment as a part of the TSE Consulting group. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
ESPN Classic to Air Replay of Spitz’s 7 Gold Medals
Want an appreciation of how far the sport of swimming has come in the last 40 years? Check out ESPN…
Bronze Medalist Hansen Defends van der Burgh: “It Was a Big Joke”
Brendan Hansen has no problems with Cameron van der Burgh’s admission of rules violations in the Olympic 100 breaststroke final. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
British Swimming Names OW Star Lurz to 4-Man Review Panel
Open water star Thomas Lurz will be one of four members on British Swimming’s review panel.
What Changes Will Reshape the Sport Before Rio 2016
As Michael hands off to Missy, what fundamental changes might we see in swimming by 2016? (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
British Chief Michael Scott Announces Inquiry into Olympic Medal Count
Though Britain had more swimming finalists than they ever have, the powers-that-be were still displeased with the medal counts. (Photo of Fran Halsall Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Reports: IOC Strongly Considering 50′s for 2016 Olympics
American Jessica Hardy is the world’s best 50 breaststroker, but has never had the chance to prove it on the Olympic stage. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Contract with Federation Forces Sun Yang Give Up Bulk of $18 Million in Endorsements
Yang will still walk away with roughly $6 million, though, which will still make him one of the world’s wealthiest swimmers. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Sprint News 8/11/12: Belgian Swimmer Booted From Olympics; Duke, Longhorn Aquatics Name Coaches
Longhorn Aquatics has a new leader. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Olympic Gymnasts to Battle in the Pool
Love Olympic sports? What if you could see two of them combine in a head-on collision. Today, Olympic gold medal…
Cameroon Swimmer Missing After Olympic Swim
Cameroon’s Paul Edingue, one of two swimmers at the Olympics, has vanished from the village.
Van der Burgh Admits to Breaking Rules; “Everybody’s Doing It”
The new World Record holder calls for underwater judging., says he had no choice but to break rules.
