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)
From Swim Fan to SwimSwam
Superstars like Elizabeth Beisel have inspired many to venture into competitive swimming; few of those began at age 23. Ashley Wozny begins her journey now. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Lessons from Legends: Golden Goggles for a Golden Age
Chuck Werner has been around for many legendary moments in USA Swimming, and Monday’s Golden Goggles awards struck him as one of the best. (Photo Courtesy: CW)
Open Turn, The Golden Goggles
Braden and Garrett discuss the Golden Goggle Awards, WADA’s proposed changes, and all the Record Breaking Swims from the past weekend.
Golden Goggles: Award Winners
The young girls–Missy Franklin and Katie Ledecky–both won two awards each Monday night.
