James Goddard Retires from Swimming
Two-time Commonwealth Games champion James Goddard has retired after a decade at Britain’s most elite level.
Triin Aljand, One-Time Almost NCAA Record Holder, Retires From Swimming
Texas A&M’s Triin Aljand will travel to Ankara, Turkey with her partner Peter Mankoc to take up coaching.
Wu Peng Wins 4th-Straight Title in 200 Fly; Calls it a Career Shortly After
Wu Peng, one of the truly legendary Chinese male swimmers, won the 200 fly at the Asian Games and then stepped off the stage with a final bow. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Clark Burckle Accepted to Stanford Business School, “Competitions on the Back Burner”
Clark Burckle, seen above at US Masters Nationals, will focus on school for now, but hasn’t retired either. (Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
2008 Olympic Silver Medalist Christine Magnuson Retires After World Championships
Magnuson hailed from the great side-breathing butterfly tradition at the University of Tennessee. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Libby Trickett Announces Retirement After Gold-Medal Comeback
Libby Trickett, one of the most famous Australian swimmers in the modern generation, has been forced back into retirement by injury. (Photo: Michiel Jelijs).
No Secrets in Swimming: Sources Report Story of Michael Phelps Comeback Leak
“We’ve spoken to sources close to Phelps, and here’s their explanation for what happened…” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
UPDATE: Michael Phelps Denies Comeback Via Twitter, Sort Of
Peter Busch, a news reporter in Florida and son of the USA Swimming National Team Director, says he has confirmed that Phelps is planning a comeback. Phelps isn’t so sure. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Texas A&M Associate Head Coach Doug Boyd Stepping Down at End of Season
Doug Boyd, associate head coach of Texas A&M, is stepping down at year’s end to start SwimFever.com. (Photo Courtesy: AggieAthletics.com)
Canadian Olympian, NCAA Champion Julia Wilkinson Announces Retirement
Canadian swimmer Julia Wilkinson said she will leave her decorated career with no regrets. (File Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Peter Vanderkaay Announces Retirement (10 Q’s with Josh Davis)
5-time Olympic medalist, Josh Davis, interviews Olympic gold medalist Peter Vanderkaay. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Bill Furniss, Chris Spice to Lead British Swimming; Adlington Will Retire
British Swimming is shifting under new leadership and the need for a new national star.
Moving On: What Lies in Store for Brent Hayden and the Future of Canada
“I think it will come from the person who puts themselves out into the international arena.” (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Sprint News 1/15/13: Lasco Breaks Old Record; Dutch Star Retires; Meet Named for Dale Oen
Destin Lasco is breaking more records at one of his favorite pools, the Gloucester Institute of Technology. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Former WR Holder Joanne Jackson Latest British Olympian to Retire
Joanne Jackson has called it a career in the UK (Photo Courtesy: British Swimming)
