Halsall and Miley Approach 2013 with a different mindset
Going into 2012 Olympic Games in London there was a lot of expectation put on both Fran Halsall and Hannah…
Grant Hackett Pre-Nuptial Results in Lawsuit
“In 2007, before Hackett wed Candice Alley, he directed his attorneys draft a pre-nuptial agreement.” (Swim Photo Credit: WIK)
Lessons From Legends: Tough Stuff, The Response
“I’m not a fan of sequels…but given the thoughtful feedback to the article “Tis The Season For…Tough Stuff” a response and an expanded view seems called for.” (Swim Photo Credit: CW)
USC Added to Hawaii Training-Trip Tri-Meet on January 4th
With a new addition to the Trojans’ meet schedule, we won’t have to wait until the spring semester begins to see Vlad back in cardinal and gold. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Swimmers Hair, The Facts
“Green hair color comes from copper depositing. Look at the photo of this chemical isolated in a vial. Note the color similarity between this chemical and a swimmer’s green hair.” (Swim Photo Credit: DAS)
Lifetime Achievement, 2012 Swammy Award Winner, Michael Phelps
“Michael’s path to greatness was sealed when he lost to Ian Thorpe and Pieter van den Hoogenband in Athens in the 200 freestyle. It proved Michael was fearless, unshakable.” (Swim Photo Credit: VIS)
2012 Swammy Awards, Club/High School Coach of the Year, Sergio Lopez
It could be argued that other coaches deserve this one, but no one could argue that Sergio Lopez doesn’t. (Swim Photo Credit: TR)
2012 SWAMMY AWARDS: SwimSwam Buzz Award, Camille Muffat
French swimmer Camille Muffat turned everything we know about pacing a distance race on its head in the summer of 2012. (Photo Courtes: Jmex)
Britta Steffen Proves to be too much for Hosszu in Reunion
It has not been a surprise that the times at the Indian Ocean International have not been impressive with the…
Australian to Attempt Florida-Cuba Swim in 2013
Chloe McCardel is going to be the next to attempt the Cuba-to-Florida crossing. (Seen above during her 2010 double-channel crossing, courtesy chloemccardel.com)
2012 Swammy Award: Club Team of the Year
Putting five swimmers on the US Olympic Team didn’t hurt, but SwimMAC Carolina is a powerhouse club from top to bottom and that’s what earned them the Swammy for Club Team of the Year. (Swim Photo Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
2012 SWAMMY AWARDS: Open Water Swimmer of the Year
Ous Mellouli training in Los Angeles prior to the 2012 Olympics. Photo credit Mike Lewis www.OlaVistaPhotography.com @mike2swim
