Sutton, La Tourette Sweep Distance Day for Host Mission Viejo at TYR Meet of Champions
In the first day of action at the TYR Swim Meet of Champions, which this year has been turned into…
2011 Fran Crippen Open Water Mile Gives Athletes the Chance to Honor Fallen Friend
The 2011 Fran Crippen Open Water Mile and 10km swim in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida this past weekend was a much…
Fran Crippen Festival, ISHOF Induction Weekend Highlight Busy Schedule in Southern Florida
Not every major event in swimming is a gigantic swim meet , with glitzy superstars and big medals handed out….
FINA Cancels Second Open Water Competition of Season For Poor Water Quality
FINA has decided to cancel the Sumidero Canyon stop of the Open Water Swimming Grand Prix, they announced in a…
FINA Makes Decision on 2011 Open Water Event in Shanghai
FINA has made their decision on the final location for the open water event at this summer’s FINA World Aquatic…
In Briefs: Germany's Lurz Wins, on Fran Crippen's Birthday, in Opening Race of 2011 Open Water World Cup
In the first race of the 2011 FINA 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup took place in Santos, Brazil today, with…
SwimNews.com: FINA Chief Executive Marculescu Responds to Criticism
Craig Lord over at SwimNews.com scored himself an interview with Cornel Marculescu, the Chief Executive of FINA. I won’t rehash…
New Poll Question: Should FINA Cancel Open Water Swimming at 2011 World Championships?
In the wake of FINA and USA Swimming releasing their open water safety reports in the past week, Fran Crippen’s…
FINA Releases Surprisingly Thorough and Detailed Report on Crippen, Open Water Safety
Despite many concerns and accusations about FINA and their report that outlines the events surrounding Fran Crippen’s death, the final…
FINA Releases Response to USA Swimming Comments About Lack of Information Sharing
Today, FINA has sent out a response to the heated criticism that they have been receiving over their investigation into…
USA-Swimming Releases Open Water Safety Report (Updated With Bryce Elser as Open Water Manager)
USA-Swimming has released its official report regarding the inquiry into the unfortunate death of Open Water star Fran Crippen last…
The Challenge for FINA's Open Water Safety Committee: The "NFL Dilemma"
There has recently been an uproar about the initial report coming out of FINA’s “independent” open water committee. As Craig…
"Crippen Mile" Open Water Swim to Benefit Elevation Foundation
The Elevation Foundation, which was started in the wake of Fran Crippen’s Tragic Death last year with a mission to…
In Wake of Crippen Tragedy, New South Wales' Open Water Technical Committee Develops Water Temperature Policy
The Open Water Technical Committee for the Australian state of New South Wales has developed a new Water Temperature Policy…
FINA Hints at Timetable for Fran Crippen Investigation With Release of 2011 Open Water Schedule
Today, FINA released a revised Open Water season schedule for 2011 that includes pushing back both the Swimming World Cup…
