Sprint News 5/17/12: Aussie Olympian Retires; Ous in Open Water; Two Coaches Banned
…FINA has begun posting the confirmed entries for their Olympic Qualifying Open Water 10km swim that will take place in Setubal,…
USA Swimming Initiates Emergency Review of PA HS Coach Accused of Sex With Student
Rustin High Coach Kenneth Fuller was arrested Wednesday.
Germany Sending 35 to Debrecen for Euros
Hendrik Feldwehr is on the roster to get a final shot at Olympic qualification.
Confidence & Belief in Yourself
“Dear Katrina, I feel like my coach doesn’t believe in me. I have lost confidence since he believes I am not training as well as I used to. I am trying, but can’t seem to hold the same times consistently in practice. I don’t even know if it physical or mental at this point.”
Endless Pool Elite, an UltraSwim Education
“The team at Endless Pools brought their best toy for athletes with U.S. Olympic Trials on their minds, the Endless Pool Elite Model. Almost every elite swimmer got in and did a test swim.”
Dave and Gary: Alex Meyer Part Deux
Dear Alex,
Thanks for showing up this time.
Sincerely,
Gary and David
Open Water Swimming Breathing & Sighting Tips
Thanks to contributor Mike Lewis for producing this report. Mike has nearly three decades of open water swimming experience as…
Doug Rusk Transitioning Out at Longhorn Aquatics
Another major program is looking for a new head coach. (Photo of Kathleen Hersey Courtesy: ©TIm Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Argentine National Record Holder Hit With Doping Suspension
Rodriguez is crying foul after being handed a 15 month suspension
SwimSpray: NCAA Championships to Open Water Challenges
“We’ve noticed that SwimSpray has recently sponsored a bunch of open water swims, including the Jim McDonnell Lake Swims, the Chris Green Lake Cable Swim, the Minnetonka Challenge, U.S. Masters 9+ Mile Open Water Championship, and The Tulsa Swim.”
Brazil Announces Final 18 for Olympics
Felipe Silva didn’t break any of the promised World Records at Maria Lenk; But will get another shot in London.
Mel, Don’t Forget About Missy’s Vogue Shot!
Missy a butterflier? Nahh. (Photo Courtesy: Vogue Magazine)
USADA Launches “Supplement 411” Website
The next step in the development of a successful drug program, the USADA has launched Supplement411.org
Tarczynski Downs National Record; Women Blanked at Polish Trials
Marcin Tarczynski’s backstroke transition was completed this weekend.
