Articles by Tony Carroll

Rowdy Talks to 2016 U.S. Olympic Men’s Coach Bob Bowman (Video Interview)

Bowman will be leading the US Olympic team for the first time in his career, but he is not new to the Olympic scene.

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Marsh And Bowman Discuss Their Roles As Head Olympic Coaches

“Bob and David are two of the most dynamic, innovative and well-respected coaches in our sport.” said USA National Team Director Frank Busch

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David Marsh, Bob Bowman Named Head Coaches Of 2016 US Olympic Team

With 291 days remaining before the start of the 2016 US Olympic Team Trials and 330 days before the opening ceremonies of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, USA Swimming has officially named the 2016 US Olympic staff.

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Phelps, Ledecky, & Sjostrom Nominated For USSA Athlete of the Month

Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky, and Sarah Sjostrom are in the running to be crowned the United States Sports Academy’s Athletes…

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Wang Lizhuo Lowers 100 Breaststroke Jr World Record & Chinese Record

On the first day of competition in Huangshan at the 2015 Chinese Fall National Championship meet, Wang Lizhuo lowered Anton Chupkov’s junior world…

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Junior World Records Fall On First Two Days of Chinese Fall Nationals

The Chinese are taking advantage of an early opportunity to put themselves on top of the 2015-2016 World Rankings. The…

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Martha McCabe Moving Back To Vancouver Centre For Olympic Year

World championship medallist and Olympic finallist Martha McCabe will be rejoining world-renowned breaststroke coach Jozsef Nagy in Vancouver. McCabe has…

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New Mexico Hires Katelyne Herrington As Director Of Operations

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – University of New Mexico swimming and diving coach Kunio Kono completed his staff this week with the…

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Suroviec Named Gannon’s Interim Head Coach With Walter’s Leave Of Absence

New details emerged this morning as Nathan Walters’ name was removed from Gannon’s roster. Assistant coach Darren Suroviec is now listed as the Interim Head Coach.

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Breaststrokers Are Leading British Swimming To New Heights

The British program is rebounding better than anyone would have expected after winning only three medals at the 2012 Olympic…

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Durban, South Africa Awarded First Commonwealth Games In Africa

“This is the first time that Africa will host the Commonwealth Games and will position South Africa as a sport tourism destination and also provide opportunities for Team South Africa.”

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Commonwealth Games Federation To Increase ParaAthletes and Womens Participation

The CGF made other changes in the name of fairness. The changes below to the number of core sports was meant to stabilize costs while enhancing ParaAthlete & women’s participation.

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Emil Dimitrov Hired By Second Club Team In Same Town; Will Coach Both

The Kelowna Aqua Jets recently hired Emil Dimitrov to lead their swim program, but he will also be coaching the…

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FINA Will Submit Underwater Dolphin Kick Interpretation in November

Cornel Marculescu told us today that the FINA’s Technical Swimming Committee will provide an official interpretation to the rule that will be submitted to the next FINA Bureau meeting in the beginning of November 2015.

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Instant Analysis: NCAA Moves 800 Free Relays To Wednesday

Adding a fourth day to the meet will help spread out the events, but it could make the final day more challenging.

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