Today in Swimming History: November 8th
On November 8th, 1939, Brazil’s Maria Lenk cemented herself as a local legend when she becamse the first Brazilian to…
Beijing World Cup Start Lists See Thorpedo in the 100 Free
And the moment we’ve all been waiting for – the big reveal of the Thorpedo in his new digs –…
Thorpe Fails to Final in 100 Fly; Aussie Teammates McEvoy; McKeon Impress
Round two of the great Ian Thorpe return didn’t go even as well as his first day back, where he…
In Briefs: Double 2008 Bronze Medalist Arkady Vyatchanin Training in Florida
On the West Coast, Dave Salo and the Trojan Swim Club have been masterful at attracting some of the world’s…
Thorpe's Return Nets 6th-Place Finish in Singapore
The return of the great Ian Thorpe, which was surrounded by much hype and fanfare, led to a huge emotional…
Europeans Reluctant to Join Duel in the Pool Fray
Earlier today, in their press release announcing the 2011 American Duel in the Pool lineup, it was hinted that swimmers…
Phelps, Schmitt Not on 2011 Duel in the Pool Roster; Record Assaults Expected
(UPDATE: Two added to roster 11/28) USA Swimming has released the American roster for the upcoming Duel in the Pool…
Thorpe, Trickett Returns Highlight Singapore WC Start Lists
FINA has released the start lists for the first meet of the Asian World Cup leg, that will start tomorrow in…
In Briefs: Alshammar, Sjostrom First Swimmers Named to Swedish Olympic Team
In what was really more of a formality than a ground-breaking gesture, Sweden has named Therese Alshammar and Sarah Sjostrom…
Off the Deep End: Top-6 Swimming-Themed Halloween Costumes
The above shot was taken by an old friend, Tracy Barbutes, at her Masters team’s annual Halloween practice in 2009….
Swim Talk: National Teamer Andrea Kropp Announces Decision to Transfer
http://blip.tv/swimmerscircle/swim-talk-with-andrea-kropp-announces-transfer-to-usc-5696622 Former Princeton swimmer Andrea Kropp has announced that she will be transferring to USC, with her first competition for…
Lafontaine Renews as CEO of Swimming Canada; Will Begin Search for New High Performance Director
Swimming Canada, at their annual General Meeting (the equivalent of the USA Swimming Convention), announced the acceptance by CEO Pierre…
Impact: Sousa 16-Month Prison Sentence a Light Sentence; Quick Prosecution
With the verdict on Friday that a 16-month sentence would be the punishment for former swim coach Todd Sousa for…
Dinko Jukic Receives Warning After Refusing Doping Test
Austrian Dinko Jukic, who was a World Championship finalist in Shanghai this past summer, has received only a warning from…
Randy Bennett, Coach of Wilkinson & Cochrane, Named Head Coach of Canada 2012 Swimmers
Today, Swimming Canada has announced Randy Bennett as the head coach for the 2012 Canadian Olympic Team, according to a…
