Tim Shaw

Blast from the Past: A Look at Olympian Brian Goodell’s Training Log

Goodell won double gold at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. In this article, we take a look at the ups and downs of his training before and after the Games.

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David Popovici Hits 1:43.21 WJR, Youngest 200 Free World Champion In History

David Popovici won gold in the 200 freestyle at the 2022 World Championships with a 1:43.21 to take out his own world junior record.

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BSN Sports Swim Team of the Week: Wilson High School Bruins

Wilson High School in Long Beach, CA, was founded in 1925, and since then has experience decades of swimming success.

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7 Reasons Why You Should Know Who Vladimir Salnikov Is

Vladimir Salnikov was the greatest distance swimmer of his generation, possibly of all time. Here are 7 things you should know about the “Monster of the Waves.”

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North America: Dressel Does The Unthinkable On Day 7

Caeleb Dressel made history with his performances on day 7 in Budapest.

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Last minute Christmas gifts for the swimmers in your life

What does a swimmer want for Christmas? Besides food (always a hit), here are some unique ideas.

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Lessons From Legends: Coach Ray Bussard, An Independent Mind

Is your approach to competitive swimming as a coach, athlete or parent out of the mainstream? Do you think differently…outside the box? Then consider your perspective to what Coach Ray Bussard injected into the sport during his relatively short, 21-year coaching career.

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Missy Franklin Nominated For AAU Sullivan Award (Voting Open Now)

It’s now two months into 2013, but that doesn’t mean that Missy Franklin is done winning awards for her impressive 2012 season. (Credit: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Olympic village insider scoop

What is it like in the Olympic village? Katrina interviews 3 Olympic backstrokers: Bob Jackson, Peter Rocca, and John Naber,…

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Today in Swimming History: November 8th

On November 8th, 1939, Brazil’s Maria Lenk cemented herself as a local legend when she becamse the first Brazilian to…

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