swimming retirements

Dave Finally Gets to Edit the Column

David: Hey Gary, thanks for going on vacation, I look forward to deleting all the jokes that I never understand.

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Two-Time Gold Medalist Alice Tait Calls it a Career

Alice Tait (left) retired after three Olympic medals and two Olympic appearances.

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Sprint News 5/17/12: Aussie Olympian Retires; Ous in Open Water; Two Coaches Banned

…FINA has begun posting the confirmed entries for their Olympic Qualifying Open Water 10km swim that will take place in Setubal,…

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Former WR Holder Brian Johns Announces Retirement

Brian Johns, one of the great Canadian swimmers, announced his retirement tonight. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Former British World Champ Gilchrist Retires

The British Record holder calls it a career after missing the 2012 Olympic Team. (Photo Courtesy: Team Bath)

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Hinkelien Schreuder To Retire Post-Olympics

Dutch sprinting legend Hinkelien Schreuder has announced that she plans to retire after this Summer’s London Olympic Games

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Australian Olympic Gold Medalist Ashley Callus Retires Short of 4th Olympic Bid

As the Australian Olympic lineup could potentially be boosted by the returns of Thorpe, Klim, Trickett and Huegill, Australian swimmer…

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British National Teamer Ajulu-Bushell Quits Swimming, Takes Swipe at British Organization

If there were two holes to be found in the British National women’s team, as an overall complete program, it seems as though…

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British National Team Member Katherine Wyld Retires

British National Team swimmer Katherine Wyld announced her retirement today via her Twitter account. After battling through three years of…

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2011 Mid-Term Swimming Comeback Report Card

As 2011 comes to an end, and we can almost begin talking about “this year’s” Olympics rather than “next year’s”, it’s…

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In Briefs: Stephanie Rice to Retire After 2012 Olympics

Australia’s 2008 golden-girl Stephanie Rice will retire after the 2012 Olympics, she has announced. Rice won three gold medals the…

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