Peter the Great, Part II (the rise of Dom and Jean)
Dominik Meichtry as well as Jean Basson were both educated under the TECHNIQUE based philosophy of Peter Williams
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Indy GP Preview: Another 400 IM for Phelps?
The 2012 version of the Indy Grand Prix already hit controversy before the meet even started. The requested entries for the…
Meichtry Wins, Klaser Breaks National Record on Day 1 of Swiss Trials
Dominik Meichtry was not the only star of day 1 at the 2012 Swiss Olympic Trials
Impressive European Duel in the Pool Roster Released
For the first time ever, the Americans’ opponents in the Duel in the Pool series might have put together a…
Germany, Poland, France, and Switzerland Bringing Big Names to SC Euros
The big sandwich meet on the international schedule, surrounded by USA Swimming Winter Nationals and the Duel in the Pool,…
In Briefs: Trojan Adds Another Olympian in World Record Holder Zhang Lin
Chinese newspapers are reporting that Zhang Lin, current World Record holder in the men’s 800 free (long course), has arrived…
Shanghai Roundup: Iran Withdraws, Targett Lashes Out in Cielo's Defense
Universal Sports is reporting that an Iranian competitor withdrew from a 100 breaststroke sprelims heat against Israel’s Gal Nevo this…
Sutton Finishes off TYR Fran Crippen Swim Meet of Champions with Third Win, High Point Award
Chloe Sutton finished off her torrential swimming on the finald day of the 2011 TYR Fran Crippen Memorial Swim Meet…
Steph Rice, Meagan Nay Represent Australia Well on Day 2 of Santa Clara Grand Prix
The Santa Clara ‘International’ Grand Prix really lived up to its billing on the 2nd-day of competition, as 7 out…
Addition of Dave Walters Pushes USC Olympian Count to 22
If you walk around the McDonald’s Swim Center on the USC campus, something striking will stand out: the preponderance of…
Efmiova Leads Trojan Charge on Day 1 of Speedo Grand Challenge
The Speedo Grand Challenge is a unique sort of meet. It features four-swimmer A-finals (which has caught on more quickly…
Off the Deep End: Love Is In the Air; and In the Water, too!
It takes a special type of person to love a swimmer. You have to be an early riser, accept that…
Schneider Wins Rematch Over Jones, Sutton Earns Heartfelt Win on Day 3 in Charlotte
In the men’s 200 fly, the great Michael Phelps was back! He tore through the first 100 meters in 56.39,…
Three Meet Records Fall on Day 2 at Charlotte UltraSwim Grand Prix
Missy Franklin is celebrating her 16th birthday in final. She took huge points in the night’s first event, the women’s…
In Briefs: Preliminary Psych Sheets for Charlotte UltraSwim Grand Prix Released
We’ll get into a full rundown next week, but the Charlotte Ultra-Swim has released it’s preliminary psych sheets for the…
