Pool attendant turned Hulk almost unable to un-Hulk himself
35-year-old Paulo Henrique Dos Santos had decided to paint himself green for Rio de Janeiro's Challenge For Peace run, a big hit last year but this year his local paint store was out of his usual...
View ArticleNorth Baltimore Headed Back to “the Springs” in Leadup to Trials
The Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a rite of passage for all great swimmers. Any swimmer who's ever been anybody in American swimming can tell you both great memories of the...
View ArticleFINA is Still in Hot Water Over the Death of Fran Crippen
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 3. SWIMMING World CEO Brent Rutemiller writes "FINA is Still in Hot Water Over the Death of Fran Crippen" in the latest Voice for the Sport, which appears in the June 2012 issue...
View ArticleMare Nostrum 2012 Barcelona: Men’s 100 breaststroke final
South Africa's Cameron van der Burgh setting a new meet record in the men's 100 meter breaststroke at Mare Nostrum 2012 Barcelona. Splits 27.88 – 59.73. #bbpBox_208948736515260416 a {...
View ArticleChase Kalisz with Coach Bowman on Trials Taper
Kalisz: "Phelps is a great training partner. The best! I don't beat him in practice. He always catches me at the end."
View ArticleLonghorn Elite Invite: Day 3 Prelims
After a brisk two days in Austin at the 2012 Longhorn Aquatics Elite Invitational, the scratches were flying on the final day of Austin; Phelps pulled out of the 200 IM, for example, though he was...
View ArticleMare Nostrum, Barcelona: Meet Concludes with Strong Showings from Jason...
BARCELONA, Spain, June 3. THE first stop of the Mare Nostrum series concluded with several swimmers picking up their second win of the meet. No meet records fell, but there were plenty of fast times a...
View ArticleErvin wins 50 free at Santa Clara Grand Prix
Anthony Ervin celebrates on the podium after his win in the 50-meter freestyle swimming final during the Santa Clara International Grand Prix, Saturday, June 2, 2012, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP...
View ArticleSchmitt reacts to her Record 1:55.04 200 Free
"Schmitt, relaxed & laughing on deck after her 53.9 100 free & 1:55.04 200 free." (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
View ArticleDax Hill Tweets it Real @DaxHill
Dax Hill wins 200 free at the Longhorn Elite & talks about his chances of making the Olympic 4x200 at Trials in Omaha.
View ArticlePhelps and Schmitt win in final tuneup
AUSTIN, Texas — Michael Phelps won the 400-meter individual medley and Allison Schmitt swam the fastest time ever in America in the 200-meter freestyle on Saturday. The 2008 Olympic bronze medalist set...
View ArticlePhilip Hof to participate in Philadelphia triathlon to honor late friend -...
The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.comPhilip Hof to participate in Philadelphia triathlon to honor late friendThe Express Times - LehighValleyLive.comFor the Olympic Race, Hof will have to swim one...
View ArticleDonna M. Lisciandro - Jamestown Post Journal
Donna M. LisciandroJamestown Post Journal... 2012) in Hamot Medical Center, Erie, Pa. A lifelong area resident she was born January 22, 1941, in Jamestown, the daughter of the late Adam Alexander and...
View ArticleStreamlined News: Competition Recap, WADA News, Water Polo Victory
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 4. ALLISON Schmitt stole swimming's spotlight over the weekend with some impressive performances at the Longhorn Aquatics Elite Invite in Austin. On Saturday, Schmitt swam a 1...
View ArticleThe Morning Swim Show, June 4, 2012: Trina Radke Discusses New Book, Mental...
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 4. TRINA Radke has held American records and competed in the Olympics, and on today's edition of The Morning Swim Show she talks about the mental steps that helped her achie...
View ArticleBrendan Hansen, Ready to Taper
After winning 100 breaststroke at the Longhorn Elite Invite, Hansen is ready to taper for Olympic Trials.
View ArticleMegan Romano, Olympic Contender
Romano has the best long course meet of her life with 5 personal best times!
View ArticleUSA Women's Water Polo Wins Gold At FINA World League Super Final; Top...
CHANGSHU, China, June 4. THE U.S. Olympic Women's Water Polo Team won their fourth straight FINA World League Super Final Gold Medal with a 6-4 defeat of Australia in Changshu, China. Maggie Steffens ...
View ArticleOlympic Preview: Men's and Women's 200 Breaststroke
By John Lohn GILLETTE, New Jersey, June 4. AS we creep closer to the Olympic Games in London this summer, Swimming World will produce event-by-event previews of the action set to unfold. As part of...
View ArticleGeorge Bovell on Free-Diving & Twitter @GeorgeBovell
4-time Olympian Bovell loving swimming more through free-diving & social media.
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