France Sending Near-Full Squad to Short Course World Championships
Fred Bousquet will return to global competition in December at the Short Course World Championships. (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
Bruce Stratton Re-Elected as USA Swimming President
Swim News: Bruce Stratton (left) with Chuck Wielgus (right). Stratton ran unopposed for USA Swimming President this past weekend at the US Aquatics Sports Convention in Greensboro, NC.
2012-2013 College Swimming Previews: Pressure Sits on Olivia Scott for #7 Auburn Women
Olivia Scott is the country’s fastest returning 100 butterflier. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Talking with Australia’s Trent Grimsey about English Channel Record
photo: Mike Lewis / Ola Vista Photography @mike2swim
#11 Recruit in Class of 2013 Kristen Vredeveld Makes Verbal Commitment
Kristen Vredeveld’s early commitment fills one of the two biggest needs for Cal this fall (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
2012 European Open Water Swimming Championship – Stoychev gets first gold
Swim News: Swim Photo Credit: Mike Lewis / Ola Vista Photography @mike2swim
USOC Names Michael Phelps, Jessica Long Among 2011-2012 Athletes of the Year
Swim News: Michael Phelps, 2000, 2004, 2008 & 2012 Olympian, World Champion, greatest Olympian of all-time won one of two USOC awards given to swimmers. (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
WR Weekend Wrap-Up & Poll of the Week
Garrett races 18 year old World Record Holder Akihiro Yamaguchi in this World Record Weekend Wrap-Up.
Document: “Summons and Complaint” Against Mark Schubert/GWSC
Swim News: SwimSwam has obtained a copy of the Summons and Complaint filed by representation of Dia Rianda in California against the Golden West Swim Club, Mark Schubert, et al.
“Schubert, Former Olympic Team Coach, Sued for Protecting Swim Coach from Sex Abuse Charges”
Swim News: press release from Dia Rianda’s attorney, Ed Vasquez.
Accusations in Mark Schubert/GWSC Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Go Well Beyond The Pool
Swim News: Mark Schubert and the Golden West Swim Club have been named as defendants in a wrongful termination lawsuit.
2012 USA Swimming State of the Sport from Chuck Wielgus
Chuck Wielgus, USA Swimming Executive Director, delivers the 2012 State of the Sport Address.
Akihiro Skips 100 Breaststroke After World Record in 200
With Yamaguchi out, Shinri Shioura had to lift Japan on the final day of their National Sports Festival (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Swimming Australia Names 19 to Short Course World Championships Team
Tommaso D’Orsogna will be one of the stars of a small Aussie squad in Istanbul. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
