swimming retirements

Three-Time British Olympian Ross Davenport Retires

Ross Davenport is the third member of the British men’s Olympic relays to retire this fall. (Photo Courtesy: British Swimming)

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NCAA Record Holder Simon Burnett Retires

Arizona legend Simon Burnett will retire still holding his 200 free NCAA Record. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Geoff Huegill Retires Again; Enjoys Fatherhood

Australia’s Geoff Huegill has announced his retirement again, after a comeback bid that left him short of a second Olympic…

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Laure Manaudou Announces Retirement Plans (the Sequel)

Laure Manaudou says the end is near, but her coach doesn’t necessarily believe it. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Milorad Cavic Signs Papers; Makes Retirement Official

Milorad “Mike” Cavic submitted his retirement papers to FINA today, ending his career at 28.

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British Olympic Finalist David Carry Announces Retirement

Great Britain’s David Carry, after taking two months to mull the decision over, has opted for retirement on today, October…

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Sprint News 9/24/12: Dekker Leaves Marseille, Former WR Holder Retires, LSU Starts Season

Former World Record holder Annamay Pierse has called it a career. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Alain Bernard to be Honored Friday in French Retirement Jubilee

French swimmer Alain Bernard, above, is one of three French Olympians being honored at a retirement ceremony today. (Photo Courtesy: Georges Biard)

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World Record Holder Gemma Spofforth Announces Retirement

Gemma Spofforth has announced her official retirement after finishing 5th in the 100 backstroke at the Olympics. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Argentina’s Only Living Olympic Swimming Medalist Bardach to Retire

Swim News: “Bardach won bronze in the women’s 400 IM in Athens in 2004, breaking the South American Record.” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Michael Phelps to Star in Golf Channel Reality Series

With golf entering the Olympic lineup for 2016, is Phelps making a run for Rio? Probably not, but don’t count him out. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Kirsty Coventry Gets Engaged

7-time Olympic medalist Kirsty Coventry, who won back-to-back golds in the 200 backstroke in 2004 and 2008, has gotten engaged…

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Now They Call It: Rogan DQ’ed for Illegal Breaststroke Dolphin Kick

FINA officials have made their stand on illegal breaststroke kicks. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Two-Time Gold Medalist Ricky Berens Retiring at Age 24

One of the most popular swimmers on the US National Team has decided to hang up his goggles. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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National Teamer Bobby Savulich Announces Retirement

Savulich is saying his goodbye to the sport that he’s worked both so hard at, and so hard for. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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