USA Swimming Cuts Coaching Support for FINA OW World Cup [Updated With USA Swimming Response]
After a rules clarification from FINA, USA Swimming has reversed course on Open Water funding. (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
Sprint News 9/6/12: Vanderkaay Receives Honor; McGill to Volunteer at Auburn; Former NC State Coach Gets New Gig
September 7th has been declared Peter Vanderkaay day at a Michigan children’s hospital. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Minneapolis Grand Prix Meet Information Unveiled
Missy Franklin was the star of the 2011 edition of the Minneapolis Grand Prix; the 2012 version is on the horizon. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Tiburon Sprint Classic: Schneider vs. Ervin Dream Matchup (and 6 Other Stars Aspiring to Victory)
Swim news: What would you give to see 8 of the world’s fastest 50 yard freestylers ever square off in 19 seconds of Splash? How about $10k? (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Live Streaming of Tiburon Sprint/Open Water Events This Weekend on SwimSwam
Tiburon mastermind Bob Placak stops for a shot with 2011 Open Water Champion Melissa Gorman, a former Open Water World Champion.
PA Coach Kenneth Fuller Banned For Life; Bond Revocation Hearing Set
After a hearing to revoke his bond on Friday was reset for later this month, Rustin HS swim coach Kenneth Fuller received a lifetime ban from USA Swimming.
Happy 40th Anniversary, Mr. Spitz
40 Years ago from Tuesday, Mark Spitz etched his name in history as the winningest Olympian in a single games ever (Photo Courtesy: Fanbase.com)
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)
Missy Franklin & Jessica Long Nominated for Sportswoman Of the Year – VOTE!
Missy Franklin (above) and Jessica Long have trophy cases bursting at the seams, but both are vying to add one more national honor. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
2012-2013 Open Water National Teams Released Too
2012 Olympic silver medalist Haley Anderson highlights the Open Water National Team. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Sprint News 9/1/12: Huge Recruiting Trips in Cal, Ervin Not Done Yet, A&M To Face 3 SEC Opponents
(From L-R) Missy Franklin, Leah Smith, Linnea Mack, Celina Li, and Kristen Vredeveld prepare to take in a Cal football game, as Tweeted by Smith.
USA Swimming Releases 2012-2013 National Team
USA Swimming has announced the 2012-2013 National Team roster, and as always it’s stacked with superstars like Nathan Adrian. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
USA Swimming Announces 2013 World Unviersity Games Roster
Cal’s Catherine Breed, after a fantastic performance at the U.S. Open, has been named to the United States’ World University Games team. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Blog do Coach: Made For TV “Fast Lane” Event Set for September 23rd
The Brazilians, Americans, French, and Australians will combine for a never-before-seen event in Rio, Brazil. Cesar Cielo’s turf. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Somerset Valley YMCA Cuts Swim Coach After Learning of Decades-Old Crime [Updated with USA Swimming Response]
Joe Weber was employed with the Somerset Valley YMCA before discovering that he plead guilty to a sexual crime against an underage girl 17 years ago.
