swimming awards

Missy Franklin Named USA Swimming Swimmer of the Year

Missy Franklin continues to beef up her impressive resume for the 2011-2012 season with a big award at the US Aquatics Sports Convention (Photo Courtesy ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Missy Franklin & Jessica Long Nominated for Sportswoman Of the Year – VOTE!

Missy Franklin (above) and Jessica Long have trophy cases bursting at the seams, but both are vying to add one more national honor. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Michigan Men, SEC Women Top Individual Scholar All-American Lists

Dan Madwed led Michigan’s NCAA Champinship roster to a 75% Scholar All-American rate (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Bispo, Trott Nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year

Texas 18-time Big 12 Champion Karlee Bispo is among 429 nominees for the NCAA Woman of the Year award. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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REVISED: Clemson Women Post Highest Division I GPA in Spring Semester

Clemson has decided to cut the nation’s top-ranked swim team in terms of GPA. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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US Paralympic Swimmer Jessica Long Scores ESPY Award

US Paralympian Jessica Long backstage after winning an ESPY award. She Tweeted this shot after winning her award.

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Beisel, Austen Thompson Among 140 Swimmers on Capital-One All-District Academic Teams

Winning NCAA Titles didn’t stop these two from huge academic success. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Sprint News 4/16/12: “Millionaires,” Kowal, and the Passing of a Canadian Legend

Kristy Kowall was inducted into the Georgia Circle of Honor today (Photo Courtesy: Donna Kowall)

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Sprint News for 4/9/2012: Thorpe’s Record Falls; Hanser Quick in Cuba; Cal Cleans Up

…On the first day of the 2012 Swimming Australia Age Group Championships, 14-year old Nicholas Groenwald took down Ian Thorpe’s National…

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Mission Viejo's Bill Rose Nominated for National Award

Mission Viejo coach Bill Rose, who is one of the most well-respected coaches in the sport, has been nominated for…

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Missy 'Tebows' to Celebrate Colorado Amateur Athlete of the Year Award

Missy Franklin and Tim Tebow are both Denver residents, and they share the same trainer. Now, they have another honor…

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James Magnussen Named Australian Swimmer of the Year

At the official Swimming Australia awards ceremony, James Magnussen earned four big awards, including the Swimmer of the Year honor. That…

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Missy Franklin, Ryan Lochte Named FINA World Swimmers of the Year

FINA have named Ryan Lochte and Missy Franklin as their 2011 World Swimmers of the Year to match the pair’s…

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