Merry Xmas from Gary, Dave and a Special Guest
Casey Barrett is not only a guy that lives in New York, but also an emmy and peabody winning writer for NBC. And he swam in the Olympics. No, no, he’s not an annoying go-getter, actually he’s totally relatable.
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)
Tis The Season…For Tough Stuff
“Winter break training can be used as a time to build confidence and courage, for those willing to tackle difficult challenges.” (Swim Photo Credit: CW)
Michael Phelps Graces Cover of Final SI Issue of 2012: Fans’ Choice
Michael Phelps beat-out Peyton Manning and Gabby Douglas for Sports Illustrated’s top moment of 2012. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Olympic Star, Chad le Clos, one of Cosmopolitan’s Sexiest Men
Swim News: “Chad le Clos, 2-time Olympic medalist, enjoys the post Olympic fanfare.” (Swim Photo Credit: La Press/Arena)
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)
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)
Ryan Lochte Says Michael Phelps will Return for 2016 Rio Olympics
Swim News: “Lochte is not the only Olympic star predicting Phelps will return to competition…” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
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)
Ryan Lochte Signs with New Representation at CAA, Creative Artist Agency
Swim News: “At CAA, Lochte will be handled by a team of agents headed by Lowell Taub. “(Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Is Ian Thorpe Relevant Today?
Swim News: “A thorough biography of Ian Thorpe’s life and career was completed in 2004 by Greg Hunter, so what’s left to learn?” (Swim Photo Credit: CW)
Open Turn, Phelps vs Bolt
Braden and Garrett talk the Laureus Sports award, the SwimSwam Power Rankings, and US Short Course Nationals. (Swim Photo Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
Phelps Among 40 Candidates for ‘TIME’ Person of the Year
The man, the legend, Michael Phelps has been nominated as the top newsmaker of 2012. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Phelps Nominated for Laureus Sports Award; Bolt Also On List
Michael Phelps has more honors than anyone could have dreamed of, but one of the greatest yet eludes him. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
