Top 10 Coolest eBay Swimming Souvenirs of the Week: July 21st, 2013
This ticket from the 1936 Summer Olympics would have earned the holder rights to see the women’s 100 meter final. (Photo: eBay)
Close to 900 swimmers competing at Canadian Masters Nationals
From May 17th-20th the Nepean Master Swim Club in co-operation with the Nepean Kanata Barracudas Age Group Swim Club will…
International Swimming Hall of Fame Could Move to California
The International Swimming Hall of Fame, currently located in the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex (shown here), could be venturing West…
Phelps Receives “Excellence” Honor But Usain Bolt Wins Sportsman of the Year; Swimmer Dias Wins Disability Laureus
Michael Phelps didn’t win the Sportsman of the Year Award, but won’t leave Rio empty handed. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Missy Franklin Nominated For AAU Sullivan Award (Voting Open Now)
It’s now two months into 2013, but that doesn’t mean that Missy Franklin is done winning awards for her impressive 2012 season. (Credit: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Jason Lezak Decides to Retire at 37; Will Be Remembered for “The Anchor”
American Jason Lezak, who is nothing short of a swimming-hero, has made his retirement official at 37-years old. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
The Michael Phelps Effect On Kids In The Social Media Age
“11-year old, Makayla, aims for the Michael Phelps Olympic dream on video…” (Photo Credit: UTMA)
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)
Industry Impact 2012 Swammy Award Winner, Arena USA
Swim News: “For many elites, The POWERSKIN Carbon Pro filled the void left by the FS3 in 2012.” (Swim Photo Credit: LaPress)
Phelps Named AP Male Athlete of the Year
Michael Phelps has another honor for his trophy case, one dating back to 1931. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Will Michael Phelps be Sports Illustrated’s Sportsman of the Year Again?
Swim News: ” From Mark Spitz to Shirley Babashoff and David Berkoff, Sports Illustrated has told swimming’s history in detail.” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Olympic Swimmer Missy Franklin Worth Millions to UC Berkeley
“LeBron James and Derek Jeter leapfrogged the NCAA monopoly. While in high school, however, neither had the global visibility or brand power Franklin now commands.” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning)
ESPN Classic to Air Replay of Spitz’s 7 Gold Medals
Want an appreciation of how far the sport of swimming has come in the last 40 years? Check out ESPN…
Happy 40th Anniversary, Mr. Spitz
40 Years ago from Tuesday, Mark Spitz etched his name in history as the winningest Olympian in a single games ever (Photo Courtesy: Fanbase.com)
