swimming awards

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)

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2012 World Championships Medals Recap; Lochte Makes History

Ryan Lochte earned 8 medals at the World Championships to win the FINA Trophy for best male swimmer of the meet. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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SwimMAC Wins Club Excellence Title; 23 Named “Gold Medal” Clubs

David Marsh has built a SwimMAC club that is dominant from age group up through Olympians. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Swimmer, Diver Named Winners of “High School Heisman;” to Be Featured on ESPN2 Sunday

SwimMAC’s Kaitlyn Kent is one of three aquatic athletes to be named a finalist for the Wendy’s High School Heisman.

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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)

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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)

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Alicia Coutts Named Australian Swimmer of the Year at Gala Dinner

Alicia Coutts was the runaway winner of Australia’s highest swimming award on Saturday. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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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)

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Golden Goggles Red Carpet Gallery! (Pt. 1)

Anthony Ervin, a nominee for the perseverance award, in a sharp maroon-colored tux for tonight’s event. He is accompanied tonight by his mustache.

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Hayden, Huot, Weinberger Among Nominees for Canada’s Race of the Year

Brent Hayden (above) and Benoit Huot are our picks for Canada’s Race of the Year. Make yours! (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Bennett, Nagy Leads Canadian Nominees for Coach of the Year

Tom Johnson, the coach of Brent Hayden (above), is one of two nominees for Men’s Coach of the Year in Canada. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPIctures.com)

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Kromowidjojo and Agnel Named Euro Swimmers of the Year

Ranomi Kromowidjojo has been named the LEN European Swimmer of the Year. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Gymnast Gabby Douglas Tops Franklin, Long for Sportswoman of the Year Award

From left to right, Missy Franklin, Claire Donahue, and Dana Vollmer at the Women’s Sports Foundation awards ceremony Wednesday night.

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USA Swimming’s “Aqua Zone: Nominated for National “Event Techonology Award”

Swim News: Young swimfans enjoy the “swimulator” at USA Swimming’s 2012 Aqua Zone (Swim Photo by New Waves Swim Team head coach JP Roy)

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SwimSwam’s Favorites for 2012 Golden Goggles Awards

Michael Phelps is a shoe-in for the Male Athlete of the Year award, but check out our favorites for the other 6 voted honors. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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