Sprint News 9/22/12: Claire Donahue Gets Big Honor; Olympic Voyeur Gets Light Sentence; Belmonte/Wildeboer to Train in Barcelona
Claire Donahue at the christening of the Claire Donahue Aquatic Center in Lenoir City, Tennessee.
Bootsma, Tarczynski Crowned Queen/King of the Pool at Cal Poly
Swim News: Olympian Rachel Bootsma didn’t take long to make her impact on the college swimming scene. (Swim Photo Credit: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Janet Hu Wins 50 Free, But Japan Dominates First Night of NCSA All-Star Meet
Janet Hu was the lone American victor on day 1 of the NCSA-Itoman All-Star meet in California. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Track & Field Union Sends Shockwaves Through Olympic Sports World
Imagine if Ryan Lochte, Michael Phelps, and Missy Franklin all joined together and unionized against the IOC’s “rule 40”. That’s what’s happening in Track & Field. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Lia Neal Visits USC This Weekend
Missy and Lia, the two Olympians in the recruiting class of 2013, have both made stops in California so far.
Alain Bernard to be Honored Friday in French Retirement Jubilee
French swimmer Alain Bernard, above, is one of three French Olympians being honored at a retirement ceremony today. (Photo Courtesy: Georges Biard)
World Record Holder Gemma Spofforth Announces Retirement
Gemma Spofforth has announced her official retirement after finishing 5th in the 100 backstroke at the Olympics. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Louisville Hires Vlad Polyakov to Join Staff
Former NCAA Champion Vlad Polyakov brings even more breaststroke prowess to the deck in Louisville. (Photo Courtesy: Louisville Athletics)
Michigan Water Carnival to Improve Swimming Entertainment Value
Mike Bottom and his two Michigan squads will host a unique swimming event in early October. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Ricky Berens Brought On as Volunteer Assistant at Texas; Says He “Will Be Swimming”
After two years in SoCal, Ricky Berens will once again don the burnt orange of the Texas Longhorns. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Argentina’s Only Living Olympic Swimming Medalist Bardach to Retire
Swim News: “Bardach won bronze in the women’s 400 IM in Athens in 2004, breaking the South American Record.” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
San Diego State Picked to Knock Off Boise in MWC Preseason Poll
Katelyn Weddle and the Aztecs were favored to win the conference in a pre-season coaches’ poll. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Noah Rucker Indicted by Grand Jury in Fairfax County, Virginia
A Grand Jury in Virginia has decided that there is probable cause to proceed with prosecution of three felony charges against Noah Rucker.
Cammile Lacourt Drops Brazilian “Fast Lane” Event
The Americans will be represented by backstroker Adam Mania at the Fast Lane meet in Rio. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
USA Swimming Releases Chronology of Rick Curl Investigation
USA Swimming has released their version of the timeline on the investigation of Rick Curl, who less than an hour ago…
