Sprint News 9/13/12: Sean Kelly Back on Deck for Brits; Coutts Engaged; Miami Group Grows For a Few Days
Australian Matt Targett is one of two swimmers who will prepare for the Fast Lane competition in Miami. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
USA Swimming Releases Safe Sport Status Report
Swim News: USA Swimming today released its bi-annual Safe Sport Status Report, providing a summary of the additions, statuses and improvements to the organization’s comprehensive athlete protection programming.
US Grand Prix Series to Feature “A” and “B” Cuts
New information is out today on the slightly-modified Grand Prix series for the first part of the quaddrenial, that in part…
SwimMAC’s Brandon Drawz Wins Vote for OIOC Chair
In other news coming out of the convention, Carol Zeleski will retire next summer as the Chair of the FINA Technical Committee.
USAS Convention: First Two Years of Quad Plan Released
Mesa’s Skyline Aquatic Center is one of the “new faces” on the national meet list in 2013-2014.
USAS Convention: Frank Busch Considering Capping Numbers, Not Times, For Trials
Frank Busch rattled the House of Delegates meeting on Wednesday morning when discussing the 2016 Olympic Trials. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Breaking: USA Swimming BOD Approves Funding for Open Water Coaches
After a vocal outcry from swimmers like Alex Meyer, USA Swimming’s Board of Directors has decided to fund coaches for the FINA World Cup series. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Bob Bowman to Join British Performance Review
As Michael Phelps walks away from the flashbulbs, Bob Bowman has already learned his first assignment as a part of the TSE Consulting group. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
CUBU Tops SwimAtlanta for 2012 USA Swimming Virtual Club Championship
Katie Ledecky and CUBU topped the long course Virtual Club Championship rankings for the second straight year. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
ESPN Classic to Air Replay of Spitz’s 7 Gold Medals
Want an appreciation of how far the sport of swimming has come in the last 40 years? Check out ESPN…
Alexandrov Leads American Team for Brazilian Fast Lane Sprint Meet
Mike Alexandrov’s speed in short course should pay off in Rio at the Fast Lane challenge. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
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)
