Is Ian Thorpe Relevant Today?
Swim News: “A thorough biography of Ian Thorpe’s life and career was completed in 2004 by Greg Hunter, so what’s left to learn?” (Swim Photo Credit: CW)
Former USC Swimmer Clears WR in Underwater 50 Meter Swim
A former USC and Alabama swimmer has cut 5 seconds off of the old Guinness World Record for a 50-meter underwater swim. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Day-By-Day Stories to Watch at 2012 Winter National Championships
Matt Grevers’ name dominates the record books for the Winter National Championships. (Photo Courtesy:
Australian Institute of Sport One of Many Strategies Under Review
The public reaction to Australia’s failures at the 2012 London Olympics keep on coming. In todays Herald Sun, one of the…
Michigan Announces Men’s, Women’s Recruiting Classes
Michigan announced their full recruiting classes today both for the men and the women. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Former Florida All-American Omar Pinzon Tests Positive for Illegal Drugs
Omar Pinzon, an Olympic semi-finalist, has tested positive for an illegal street drug at Colombia’s National Games.
Open Turn, Phelps vs Bolt
Braden and Garrett talk the Laureus Sports award, the SwimSwam Power Rankings, and US Short Course Nationals. (Swim Photo Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
Louisville to Join ACC in 2014-2015 Season
The Louisville Cardinals will bring one of the healthiest athletics programs in the country to the ACC in two years. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Sprint News 11/27/12: Ottesen Out of 100 For Worlds; Franklin for SI Award; Grand Canyon Joins WAC
Jeanette Ottesen (above) has cut back on her schedule for Worlds, Missy has been nominated for SI’s Fans’ Choice award; and the WAC has a new member. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Eamon Sullivan to Answer to Courts Over Joy Ride
As reported by the Sydney Morning Herald Australia’s Eamon Sullivan, 2008 Olympic silver medallist in the 100 freestyle and former…
Tough Road to the Top for Zach McGinnis
Two shoulder surgeries couldn’t stop him. Epilepsy has barely slowed him down. Can anything get between Virginia Tech’s Zach McGinnis and his goal of an NCAA title? (Swim Photo Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
Date Set for ‘Probable Cause’ Hearing in Rick Curl Case; Other Updates
Updates on the ongoing legal cases involving swim coaches Rick Curl, Mark Schubert, Jonathan Bell, and Noah Rucker.
Phelps Among 40 Candidates for ‘TIME’ Person of the Year
The man, the legend, Michael Phelps has been nominated as the top newsmaker of 2012. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
