Australian Sports Commission Unveils the Plan They Hope Will Give Them the ‘Winning Edge’
At the conclusion of a review process that began almost immediately after the 2012 London Olympic Games ended the Australian…
Danish Short Course National Swimming Championships – Day One
The Danish Short Course National Swimming Championships are being held in Copenhagen (specifically Bronshoj) over the next four days. The Danes…
Brazilian Sprinting Great Bruno Fratus to Train with European ADN Project
Brazilian sprinter Bruno Fratus (above) will follow his coach to train in Europe. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Is Ian Thorpe Relevant Today?
Swim News: “A thorough biography of Ian Thorpe’s life and career was completed in 2004 by Greg Hunter, so what’s left to learn?” (Swim Photo Credit: CW)
Australian Institute of Sport One of Many Strategies Under Review
The public reaction to Australia’s failures at the 2012 London Olympics keep on coming. In todays Herald Sun, one of the…
Former Florida All-American Omar Pinzon Tests Positive for Illegal Drugs
Omar Pinzon, an Olympic semi-finalist, has tested positive for an illegal street drug at Colombia’s National Games.
Sprint News 11/27/12: Ottesen Out of 100 For Worlds; Franklin for SI Award; Grand Canyon Joins WAC
Jeanette Ottesen (above) has cut back on her schedule for Worlds, Missy has been nominated for SI’s Fans’ Choice award; and the WAC has a new member. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Eamon Sullivan to Answer to Courts Over Joy Ride
As reported by the Sydney Morning Herald Australia’s Eamon Sullivan, 2008 Olympic silver medallist in the 100 freestyle and former…
Former WR Holder Joanne Jackson Latest British Olympian to Retire
Joanne Jackson has called it a career in the UK (Photo Courtesy: British Swimming)
McCabe and Cochrane Win Swimmer of the Year at the Big Splash Awards
The Third Annual Big Splash Awards were held this evening at the John Bassett Theatre in Toronto. Before the event the…
Sprint news 11/26/12: Blume to Nice; Brazilian Juniors; Mass. HS Swimming Back At It
Lotte Friis (above) brought a Danish teammate with her to France. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Canada Ready to Celebrate the Accomplishments of Swimmers and Coaches at the Third Annual Big Splash Awards
This evening Swimming Canada will be holding the Third Annual Big Splash, Canada’s version of the Golden Goggle Awards. The…
USC Men Sign Euro Champ Medalist; to Join Team in January
USC isn’t done loading up for their 2012-2013 squad. (Photo of Vlad Morozov Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Day Four – European Short Course Swimming Championships
On the final day of the 2012 European Short Course Swimming Championships Russia’s Vladimir Morozov continued his winning ways. Women’s…
Alia Atkinson Dips Under 30 Seconds on Day 2 of Canada Cup
For the 2nd night, Jamaica’s Alia Atkinson was the story of the night at the 2012 Canada Cup (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
