Kirsty Coventry

2015 Arena Pro Swim Series Mesa – Day 4 Prelims Real Time Recaps

Barring a disqualification, Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte will meet in the finals of the 200 IM at the Arena Pro Swim Series Mesa.

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2015 Arena Pro Swim Series – Mesa: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

Ms. Ledecky (above) will look to put up a solid 400 free this morning and set herself up for a big finals swim.

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PHOTO VAULT: 6 Legends Inducted Into Auburn Swimming & Diving Hall of Fame

Chris Davis, Janet Shanteau, Eric Shanteau, Jeri Shanteau and Bryan Krakoska Auburn Swimming Wall of Fame on Saturday, April 11, 2015 in Auburn, Ala.

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The Kirsty Coventry Academy: A Swimmer’s Mission to Tackle Drowning Prevention in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe’s most decorated Olympian, Kirsty Coventry, launches her very own swim academy, in the hopes of furthering global drowning prevention.

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Ledecky & Henry out of 200 IM, Romano drops 100 back on day 3 finals of Austin Pro Swim

A number of high-profile scratches will shake up the heat sheets for Saturday night finals of the Arena Pro Swim Series at Austin, including two of the top four qualifiers in the women’s 200 IM.

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Elizabeth Beisel explains the pain of a triple-double (Video Interview)

Beisel pulled a 2nd place finish in the 200m back, a very solid in-season swim, 2:10.09.

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8 Big Things from Us & You: Day 1 of Arena Pro Swim Series at Austin

Jack Conger’s explosive 100 fly was a major highlight from day 1. What else did SwimSwam and the SwimSwam commenters notice?

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5 storylines, 5 races to watch and all the links you need for the 2015 Austin Pro Swim Series

The Hosszu cometh: Katinka won last year’s circuit despite swimming just two of the six meets. She’ll try to track down points leader Elizabeth Beisel in Austin.

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Instagram Post Confirms Coventry’s Intent to Race at PSS-Austin

Since announcing in July of 2013 that she would be training with SwimMAC Carolina in Charlotte, North Carolina, Kirsty Coventry hasn’t…

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Coventry, Shanteau, Marsh Headline Auburn Swimming & Diving 2015 Inductees

Eric Shanteau is one of 6 inductees into the Auburn Swimming & Diving Hall of Fame Class of 2015.

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WADA Publishes First Ever “Athlete Reference Guide to the Code”

In a project led by the WADA Athlete Committee, tasked with representing the views and rights of athletes worldwide, the…

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Revenge of the Nerds: All-time Women’s Olympic Medal Winners

You might be surprised to learn that it’s Kirsty Coventry who has won the most individual Olympic medals, among women, of all time. Believe it. (Photo Courtesy: Facebook/Kirsty Coventry)

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David Marsh Signs Contract Extension at SwimMAC Through 2018

SwimMAC’s David Marsh has signed a contract extension to remain as the club’s CEO until 2018. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Kirsty Coventry Announces Plans to Train at SwimMAC for 2016 Olympics

With her wedding coming up in just over a week, on August 10th, Zimbabwean sporting hero Kirsty Coventry announced today on…

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Best Record Breaking Performance Swammy Award Winner: Missy Franklin

Missy Franklin’s 2:04.06 in the 200 Backstroke earned her the World Record, The Olympic Gold Medal, and her First Swammy Award. (Swim Photo Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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