USA Swimming Releases 2012 US Open Qualifying Standards
As we reported last week, USA Swimming decided last week at the USA Swimming Convention in Jacksonville, Florida that it…
In Briefs: Trojan Adds Another Olympian in World Record Holder Zhang Lin
Chinese newspapers are reporting that Zhang Lin, current World Record holder in the men’s 800 free (long course), has arrived…
Wang Shun Breaks Asian Record in 400 IM on Day 2 at Chinese Nationals
Day 1 on Wednesday at Chinese Nationals were pretty quick. Day 2, however, really lit things on fire, beginning with…
WADA Approves Official 2012 Prohibited Substance List; Recommends Increase in Blood Testing
WADA has approved their updated list of prohibited substances to take effect January 1st, 2012 as well as put forth…
Sun Yang Blisters Through Day One 200 Free at Chinese Nationals [video]
Results from Chinese swim meets are notoriously hard to find, but thanks to a source within the Chinese swimming community,…
Best Swimming Nations: Men's Sprint Freestyles
If you’re a frequent reader of The Swimmers Circle, you’ll know that we frequently refer to certain national programs, as…
The Swimmers' Circle Welcomes a New Member to the Team
Check out the video below to see a quick video interview with the newest member of the Swimmers’ Circle team….
In Briefs: Brazil Drops Macedo, Adds Dos Santos to Pan Ams Squad
Brazil has added Nicholas Dos Santos to the roster for the 2011 Pan American Games, which begin in just under…
Phillies Honor Fran Crippen Before Game (Video)
Over the weekend, The Philadelphia Phillies honored a fallen native, open water swimmer Fran Crippen, with a 3-minute video tribute…
Roland Schoeman to Train with Phoenix Swim Club
South African swimmer, and short course 50 free World Record holder, Roland Schoeman of South Africa will be back training…
In Briefs: Lyndon Ferns Weds Cara Burger in Beautiful Pretoria Ceremony
South African Olympic gold medalist Lyndon Ferns has gone through plenty of change this year. In April, he officially retired from…
9/8/2011-9/15/2011 High School/Age Group Roundup: Two New HS Swimming Programs Prep in Michigan, Kansas
In the third installment of our weekly high school/age group round up, we will focus primarily on the more scholarl athletes,…
Singapore's Tao Li, Olympic Finalist, Chooses New Coach
In an update to a previous story, Singaporean butterfly champion Tao Li has decided on her 3rd coach in as…
Big Changes Coming After Thursday at the USA-Swimming Convention
One of the big topics on Thursday was news and notes from the big meets in the summer of 2012:…
Focus of USA-Swimming Convention Turns to Open Water
Later yesterday, after the discussions about what to do with qualifying for the 2012 U.S. Open, the meeting of the…
