Thoughts from Day 1 at the 2011 Eric Namesnik Ann Arbor Grand Prix
Day 1 is in the books at the 5th Grand Prix of the 2010-2011 season, and there were a lot…
The Challenge for FINA's Open Water Safety Committee: The "NFL Dilemma"
There has recently been an uproar about the initial report coming out of FINA’s “independent” open water committee. As Craig…
TSC Introduces "Swim Your Swim" by Ryan and Shelly Theil
The Swimmer’s Circle welcomes today our two newest writers, Ryan and Shelly Theil, who will be publishing articles they call…
Fantasy Camp: Speedo Takes Home Inaugural Sponsor 'Ship Title With Win Over Arena
Remember, not all of these athletes are sponsored by the brand for whom they are swimming. Some of them fall…
Eric Namesnik Ann Arbor Grand Prix Preview
The stars will be out in full-force in Ann Arbor for the 2011 Eric Namesnik USA Swimming Grand Prix. The…
Fantasy Camp: Team Speedo Fights Back on Day 2 at the Sponsor 'Ship
Preview | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 Not surprisingly, the Arena Elite team jumped out to a…
Races to Know About from Spanish, Danish, Canadianish World Championship Qualifiers
There was a lot of huge meets going on this past weekend, specifically several National Championships/World Championship Trials, and for…
In Briefs: Olympic Finalist Suzaan van Biljon to Begin Comeback at Next Weekend's South African Nationals
I was having a discussion with a swimming cohort the other day, and we were pondering whether or not South…
Fantasy Camp: 2011 Sponsor 'Ship Kicks Off on Day 1 With Heavy Focus on Sprints
Remember, not all of these athletes are sponsored by the brand for whom they are swimming. Some of them fall…
Fantasy Camp: Team Speedo vs. Arena Elite Team (Preview)
For years, Speedo has been dominating the world of swimming sponsorships, so much so that the term “Speedo” has become…
In Briefs: Michael Phelps Committed to Remainder of Grand Prix Season
During the 2010 season, Michael Phelps disappointed a number of fans when he competed in only a single Grand Prix…
In Briefs: Bousquet Relents, Will Swim for France in Shanghai
After some nasty teeth-gnashing from French star Fred Bousquet and the Fédération Française de Natation, a somewhat peaceable resolution has…
Hawke Responds to Bousquet Boycott Threats
An epic saga of man versus federation is unfolding in France. If you haven’t been following, here is what’s gone…
Hershey's David Nolan Posts More Staggering Times at Mid-Atlantic Senior Champs
Hershey High School senior David Nolan, who we highlighted two weeks ago for breaking 3 National High School Records at…
In Briefs: Arena Adds Ranomi Kromowidjojo to Increasingly Impressive Stable
Nobody can yet match Speedo’s roster of athletes (that includes Michael Phelps and Ryan Locthe, the two greatest swimmers in…