2012 SWAMMY AWARD: Female Swimmer of the Year
There are a lot of women who won a lot of medals in 2012. We had to reach beyond the golds and silvers to find the best recipient for this award. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Alexander Studzinski, Open Water Elite, Signs with Finis
Swim News: “It is not too often that an athlete comes along and shows such a positive and indomitable spirit,” said FINIS CEO John Mix. “We are honored to call Alex Studzinski a FINIS athlete.” (Swim Photo Credit: FSS)
Swimmer Requests Taco Bell Speedo with Think Outside of the Buns on the Back
Swim News: “Swimmer hits social media jackpot, but would you wear “Think Outside of the Buns” on the butt of your suit?”
Justin Bieber Finally Meets Missy Franklin at his Denver Concert
Swim News: “Missy Franklin goes backstage at Bieber’s Colorado concert tour stop.” (Swim Photo Credit: MF)
Ottesen Gray breaks foot in jiu-jitsu mishap
It has been reported by Danish sporting site Sporten.dk that sometime over the Christmas holiday that Jeanette Ottesen Gray broke her…
Alicia Coutts returns to the pool
Alicia Coutts will competing in her first long course event since winning five Olympic medals in London. The 2012 EnergyAustralia Swimmer…
Istanbul, Tokyo, and Madrid Officially Hand Over Bids for 2020 Olympic Games
The existing 5,000 seat facility at the Tatsumi International Aquatic Centre in Tokyo would serve as one portion of a massive aquatics complex for the 2020 Olympics.
Lochte Finally Lands his E! Reality Series, Titled What Would Ryan Lochte Do?
Swim News: “Olympian, Ryan Lochte, has finally gotten his own reality show on E!, the entertainment channel, famous for shows such as Keeping Up With the Kardashians.”
USA Swimming Announces $150,000 in Grand Prix Prize Money
Tyler Clary will be among the athletes competing at the Austin Grand Prix, which will begin a new era in the series. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
James Magnussen Ready to Prove Himself after London Debacle
“After a lot of pre-London chest thumping, the Magnussen lead 4×100 freestyle relay netted 4th, and Team USA’s Nathan Adrian snatched the Olympic gold from Magnussen in the 100 freestyle.”
Breakdown of the FINA Best Athletes Awards Voting
Missy and Michael earned the honor, but how did the voting breakdown? (Swim Photo Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
Pedraza and Cunha Take 2013 ISHOF Open Water Titles
Pedraza finished 4th at the 2012 USA Swimming Open Water Nationals. Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography @mike2swim
Barcelona 2013 FINA World Championships Video Teaser
Ryan Lochte (featured photo) has won multiple World Championship medals. He intends to represent Team USA at the 2013 FINA World Championships. (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Nettlefold feels that Swimming Australia did not offer swimmers and coaches the support needed for success in london
The 2012 Olympics was a great disappointment for Australia as a whole which resulted in an internal review of the sporting…
Ye Shiwen being held in high regard
Swimming News: “News China Magazine compiled a list of the top news makers in China in 2012. Ye Shiwen made the list.” (Swim Photo Credit: GA)
