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)
Editorial: Facilities Not a Deal-Breaker for Success in USA Swimming
Justin Galbreath writes about the club that has bucked the trend of using mega-facilities for mega-success. (Photo above of the Conroe ISD Natatorium, home of gold medal club The Woodlands Swim Team)
The Most Enduring USA National Age Group Records and Why
Swim News: “During the USA Nationals in Austin, and other meets over the last two weeks numerous USA National Age-Group Records (NAG) have been ripped from the books.” (Swim Photo Credit: CW)
British Swimming Releases Review Findings
The following is a statement released from British Swimming British Swimming has announced the findings of a Performance Debrief initiated…
Open Turn, The Golden Goggles
Braden and Garrett discuss the Golden Goggle Awards, WADA’s proposed changes, and all the Record Breaking Swims from the past weekend.
30 Coaches Share $330,000 in Coaches Incentive Program
Dave Salo is one of thirty coaches awarded in USA Swimming’s Coach Incentive Program. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Michael Phelps’ Olympic Super Agent, Carlisle, Respected as Creative Force
Swim News: “In the afterglow of Michael Phelps’ crowning 22 career Olympic medals, Team Phelps is enjoying the limelight.” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
NBAC Swimmer Dies After Being Rushed to Hospital During Practice
North Baltimore is struck with grief for the 2nd time in the last 4 months.
Michael Phelps Named Fittest Man of All Time By Men’s Health
(Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, the swim pictures)
SwimSwam’s Favorites for 2012 Golden Goggles Awards
Michael Phelps is a shoe-in for the Male Athlete of the Year award, but check out our favorites for the other 6 voted honors. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
SwimSwam News & Poll of the Week, Wednesday September 12th
The qualifying standards for the 2016 Olympic Trials should be based on… (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
Sprint News 9/10/12: Missy a Winner for Broncos; Bowman’s New Gig
The Denver Broncos <3 Missy Franklin.
Where Did All The Great Women Coaches Go?
Swim News: Chuck Warner highlights Karen Moe Thornton’s induction into the ASCA Coaching Hall of Fame.
