Christy: What Do the Crippens’ Legal Filings Mean?
Swim News: In a story first broken by ESPN, the family of swimmer Fran Crippen initiated a civil action against FINA and USA Swimming in the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Swim Photo Credit: the swim pictures)
Ryan Lochte: How Olympians Hangout After the Olympics
Swim News: Lochte will hang with Chris Fowler of ESPN’S “GameDay” this Saturday for the Florida vs. South Carolina game, according gatorcountry.com (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, the swim pictures)
USA Swimming Posts Austin Grand Prix Meet Info; “B Standards” Return to Normal
USA Swimming has gone back to the original B-times for the 2nd Grand Prix stop in Austin. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
The American Swimming Team – Dominant or In Decline?
“By any account the American Swimming Team’s performance in London…was one of the most dominant in Olympic history.” (Swim Photo Credit: CW)
Charlie Houchin Drops Off of SC Worlds Team
Charlie Houchin has pulled out of the Short Course World Championships in December, where he was set to swim the 800 free relay. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
USA Swimming Releases “Model Action Plan” for Bullying; Electronic Communication
USA Swimming has released their models for anti-bullying and electronic communications policies; the ball is now in the courts of the clubs. (Photo Courtesy: Mike Thompson)
Schubert Formally Files Response To Charges [Full Document Included]
Mark Schubert has asked for a dismissal of Dia Rianda’s claims against him on grounds of California employment law.
USA-S Adds Jamie Hahn to Banned For Life List; Remains Incarcerated Pending Outcome of Charges
Jamie Hahn, a former USA Swimmer and USA Swimming coach, has been banned for life from USA Swimming.
Olympic Star Brendan Hansen Named to USA Swimming Foundation Board
Swim News: “Brendan Hansen is a champion in the pool and in life,” said Bill Maxson, USA Swimming Foundation Board chair. (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, the swim pictures)
Minnesota Grand Prix Entries Opened Up With Revised B-Standards
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are one of the few college teams attending their hosted Grand Prix meet this season. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Alex Meyer’s State of Open Water Swimming (Part 2 of 2)
Alex Meyer gives us his last three concerns about the future of open water swimming in part 2 of his editorial. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Eric Hansen, Chuck Batchelor to Lead USA Swimming 2012 World Championship Teams
Arizona’s Eric Hansen will lead the American men to Istanbul this winter. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Christy: What’s Next for Banned 15-Year Old?
Attorney Ceci Christy discusses what the future will look like for convicted 15-year old Chase Panem.
Western Kentucky’s Bruce Marchionda to Serve on US World’s Coaching Staff
Claire Donahue (picture above) revealed today that her coach has been named to the US Staff for Istanbul. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
SwimSwam’s Favorites for 2012 Golden Goggles Awards
Michael Phelps is a shoe-in for the Male Athlete of the Year award, but check out our favorites for the other 6 voted honors. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)