Olympic Swimmers Give Back in Honor of Newtown, CT
Swim News: “Anthony Ervin, Kara Lynn Joyce, Kim Vandenberg and Connecticut’s own Madison Kennedy will be at the Hopkins School Pool from 1-5pm this Sunday to teach, but also to honor the families hit by tragedy in Newtown, CT.” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Purdue All-American Emily Fogle Shut Down for Season with Hip Injury
Purdue junior Emily Fogle is done for the season with a hip injury, ending hopes of a top-8 finish this year at NCAA’s. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
After a disappointing Olympics the Danes look to get back on track in 2013
Swim News: “Danish performances in London were seen as a disappointment, with their top placing being fourth, which was achieved by Lotte Friis in the 400 freestyle and Rikke Moller Pedersen in the 200 breaststroke.” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Happy New Year, and Many Thank Yous from SwimSwam
The tallest newsteam in swimming! And Tiffany. We love this stuff.
Boise State Swimming to Remain in Mountain West Conference
The Boise State Broncos won’t be joining the Big East afterall, the school announced on Monday. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
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)
