Tom Shields Breaks American Record at Doha World Cup
Tom Shields has broken his own American Record in the 100 fly in Doha, Qatar, and is now just .32 seconds away from the World Record.
Two Milwaukee County pools in danger of being closed
The Schroeder South Swim Team will still exist if the Pulaski pool closes (the team uses several pools in the area), but it will be far less convenient for many swimmers to make it to practice and lessons since Pulaski is in the center of the community.
Lessons From Legends: Sue Pitt Anderson and Brave Young Girls
The attempt to balance the opportunities for women to those of men didn’t get a firm push forward until Title IX was passed in 1972. Even after it became law it took another 10 years to begin to make a substantial impact on extending girls careers in swimming beyond high school and providing a wide breadth of collegiate opportunities.
Lochte and Ledecky Headline 2013 Duel in the Pool – See Complete Lists Here
Ryan Lochte (featured image) headlines the 2013 Duel in the Pool.
Basketballer Candace Parker; Missy Franklin Win Sportswomen Of the Year Awards
Missy Franklin hugs Megan Romano after the latter ran down the Australians to win the 400 free relay at the World Championships: the first of Franklin’s 6 golds at the meet.
Olympic Gold Medalist Cullen Jones to Speak at 2013 Feast Conference
The Feast Conference gathers remarkable entrepreneurs, radicals, doers and thinkers who are revolutionizing the way things work for the betterment of humanity. The conference draws the best from across multiple disciplines to share perspectives, tools, challenges and models for changing the world in new ways.
Boise YMCA’s Alex Trompke Verbally Commits to Michigan State
Alex Trompke of the Boise YMCA has made his collegiate decision.
Top Australian, World Junior Diver Barnard Commits to Minnesota
The Minnesota Golden Gophers have been good in swimming recruiting, but have added a great diving recruit to the class.
Denninghoff, Quigley Selected to Represent Respective Teams in Duel in the Pool Backstrokes
Texas’ Sarah Denninghoff is the latest addition to the American roster for the 2013 Duel in the Pool.
NCAA Champ Hill; National Teamer Krug Added to ‘Fastest Man in Texas’ Shootout
Dax Hill has joined the lineup for the Fastest man in Texas, as has National Teamer Karl Krug.
California Governor Jerry Brown Vetoes SB 131
SB 131, the bill which would affect the statute of limitations for civil suits for some sexual abuse victims in California, has been veto’d.
Summarizing the Announced Participants for the 2013 Duel in the Pool Through October 12th
Conor Dwyer is one of 12 Americans that have publicly committed thus far to the 2013 Duel in the Pool.
Video Replays For Day 1 of the 2013 Moscow World Cup, Including World Record Swims
Watch Ruta Meilutyte break the World Record in the women’s 100 breaststroke in Moscow.
Ruta Meilutyte Breaks Soni’s 100 Meter World Record in Moscow
Ruta Meilutyte now holds three World Recods
