Sad Stretch for Swimming
With the deaths of Alexander Dale Oen and Ron Ballatore coming just 4 days apart, it’s been a rough week for swim fans.
Gary Talks With USOC HOF Inductee Writing Partner
David: Could you please refer to me as “Writing Partner to Olympic Hall of Famer Gary Hall, Jr.”? I hate to be a stickler here, but it’s just a basic respect thing.
Aussie Olympian Schipper’s Health Scare
What started as an appendix removal got much scarier in a hurry.
Steen Steps Down from Kenyon Dynasty
A pair of legends from Division III programs have announced their retirement (from coaching duties at least) this week. One is Jim…
You’re Only as Good as Your Next Race
Brent Hayden has high hopes for medals in London. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
Ron Ballatore Memorial Services Announced
This has been a sad, sad week for swimming. We lost Ron “Stix” Ballatore, who coached a National Championship team…
Florida Gulf Coast Continues Recruiting Haul
The Eagles already have 10 in a class, from all over the globe.
4×100 Free Relay, London Olympic Preview
The men’s 4×100 freestyle relay may be the most competitive race at the London Olympic Games.
USC Gets $8 Million Gift For New Swim Center; Name Revealed
The renovated stadium will be named for a former swimmer and coach at USC.
Kvale First Dale Oen Teammatemate to Speak Out
“As Alexander showed us…last year, we are stronger when we stand together.”
LEN Makes Mixed Relays Official for European Championships
Soon enough, the European men and women will share more than a team flight. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Sprint News 4/30/12: Another 40-Year Old on the Verge; Gary Hall Jr. to Hall of Fame
…Dara Torres, Steve West, and Janet Evans may be soon joined by another Olympic Trials qualifier 40-and-over: Erica Braun out of…
Maria Lenk Wrap-Up and Second Chances for Dopers
Garrett wraps up the Maria Lenk Trophy Meet and talks about the Court of Arbitration of Sport’s decision to give dopers a second chance in Britain.
CAS Releases Official Statement on BOA Case
The CAS has ruled in favor of WADA on Olympic bans for doping suspensions.
