PHOENIX, Arizona, December 9. THIS past week kept the swimming community hopping with plenty of international meet action. SwimmingWorldMagazine.com covered Laure Manaudou lighting up the French and European Short Course Championships, while keeping tabs on Tae Hwan Park's outstanding exploits at the Asian Games.
We also posted results from the International Paralympic Committee Swimming Championships held in Durban, South Africa, while also reporting on the Telstra Australian Swimming Championships.
In other action, Kate Ziegler tracked down another Janet Evans' American record, this time in the 1650-yard freestyle, while Dara Torres continued her comeback in fine form. Additionally, Amanda Weir went pro to end her collegiate career, while plenty of other prep stars signed on the line to being their higher education careers.
Swimming World Radio also caught up with Michael Phelps shortly after the U.S. Open to see about his plans for the future.
Both John Lohn and Tito Morales wrote premium articles for the site. Lohn explored the Australian men's search for talent with the loss of Ian Thorpe as well as the fast fall of Japan's Kosuke Kitajima after reaching the pinnacle of the sport. Morales wrote about Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year, which completely left out swimmers from the conversation.
Meanwhile, Duke senior Jay Ashenfelter joined the "A Day in the Life" series as the first male contributor.
To take a look back at the previous week of exciting swimming news, please check out the following links.
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Premium Articles
∙ Australia Searching for Answers on Male Side — December 6, 2006 by John Lohn
∙ Kitajima Fading Quickly on the Global Stage — December 5, 2006 by John Lohn
∙ Some Perspective on S.I.'s "Sportsman of the Year" — December 4, 2006 by Tito Morales
Commentary
∙ New Jersey Heavy Hitter Wants to Save Rutgers Sports; Legislators Are Listening to Pleas for Help, Will Mulcahy Listen? — December 6, 2006 by Jason Marsteller
∙ Water Heats up as Year Approaches End — December 4, 2006 by John Lohn
Swimming World Radio
∙ Michael Phelps Talks About the Future — December 4, 2006
A Day in the Life
∙ Jay Ashenfelter, Day 5 — December 9, 2006
∙ Jay Ashenfelter, Day 4 — December 8, 2006
∙ Jay Ashenfelter, Day 3 — December 7, 2006
∙ Jay Ashenfelter, Day 2 — December 6, 2006
∙ Jay Ashenfelter, Day 1 — December 5, 2006
Meet of the Week
∙ Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Downs Occidental — December 2, 2006 by Jason Marsteller
∙ Penn State Sweeps West Chester — December 2, 2006 by Jason Marsteller
World Channel
∙ Manaudou Wins Twice on Second Day of European Short Course Championships — December 8, 2006
∙ IPC Swimming World Championships Conclude With Eight More World Records — December 8, 2006
∙ More Australia Swimming Championships on Internet Radio — December 8, 2006
∙ Jones Nearly Tops 200 Breast World Record at Aussie Long Course Champs — December 8, 2006 by Jason Marsteller
∙ Park Honors Fallen Rider — December 8, 2006
∙ European Short Course Champs Off to Swift Start — December 7, 2006
∙ Eight More Global Standards Fall at IPC Swimming World Championships — December 7, 2006
∙ Park Snares Second Asian Record, Japan Wins Medal Count as Asian Games Come to a Close — December 7, 2006 by Jason Marsteller
∙ Sullivan Enters Sub-49 Club in 100 Free, Schipper Comes Up Just Short of WR in 200 Fly at Aussie National Champs — December 7, 2006 by Jason Marsteller
∙ Kevin Berry, Olympic Gold Medalist for Australia, Dies at 61 — December 7, 2006
∙ Roe Completes Fundraising Swim — December 7, 2006
∙ Men's Breaststroke World Records Take Beating at IPC Swimming World Championships — December 6, 2006
∙ China's Zuo Shines With 100 Free Asian Record at Asian Games — December 6, 2006 by Jason Marsteller
∙ Australia on Internet Radio — December 6, 2006
∙ Hackett Bounces Back With 800 Freestyle Win at Australian Championships — December 6, 2006 by Jason Marsteller
∙ Industry News: TimedFinals.com Blog Provides Different Slant on Swimming — December 5, 2006
∙ Hackett Having a Rough Go in Brisbane — December 5, 2006
∙ IPC Swimming World Championships Keep Rolling Through Third Day — December 5, 2006
∙ Japan Blazes to Asian Record Time in Men's 400 Free Relay at Asian Games — December 5, 2006 by Jason Marsteller
∙ Industry News: Tightbox Offers Storage Solution for Teams — December 5, 2006
∙ The Swimming Show Debuts in Australia on Internet Radio — December 5, 2006
∙ Seebohm, Zimmer Put On Show With Tie In 100 Back at Australian Long Course Championships — December 5, 2006 by Jason Marsteller
∙ Second Day of IPC Swimming World Champs Ends With 10 World Records — December 4, 2006
∙ China Women, Japan Men Dominate Third Day of Asian Games — December 4, 2006 by Jason Marsteller
∙ Welsh Becomes Aussie National Title King with 50th Crown During Day Two of Telstra Champs — December 4, 2006 by Jason Marsteller
∙ IPC Swimming World Championships Commence With 12 World Records Falling On First Day — December 3, 2006
∙ Manaudou Closes French Short Course National Championships With Eight Titles, Six National Records — December 3, 2006 by Jason Marsteller
∙ Park Sizzles at Asian Games With Asian Record in 200 Free — December 3, 2006 by Jason Marsteller
∙ Aussies Shine During Initial Day of Telstra Swimming Championships — December 3, 2006 by Jason Marsteller
∙ Manaudou on Fire at French National Short Course Championships — December 2, 2006 by Jason Marsteller
∙ China Dominates Women's Meet, Splits With Japan in Men's Action at Asian Games — December 2, 2006 by Jason Marsteller
Masters Channel
∙ Torres' Comeback in Fine Form — December 7, 2006 By John Lohn
∙ Plenty of Records to Be Had at Long Beach SCM Masters Meet — December 4, 2006 By Mark Moore
Club Channel
∙ Ziegler Downs Another Evans American Record, Breaks 1650 Yard Free Standard — December 8, 2006
∙ Third Day of U.S. Open Concludes, Meet to be Replaced by the Short Course Championship in USA Swimming's Plans — December 2, 2006
Polo-Diving-Synchro Channel
∙ San Diego State Water Polo Signs Three Recruits — December 8, 2006
∙ Cal Water Polo Adds Hudnut to Staff — December 8, 2006
∙ Team USA Water Polo Secures Two More Wins at Holiday Cup — December 8, 2006
∙ Team USA Women's Water Polo Downs Canada, 5-4, on First Day of Holiday Cup — December 7, 2006
∙ Wagner Signs Two Water Polo Players — December 7, 2006
∙ Slippery Rock Hires Johnston as Assistant Water Polo Coach — December 5, 2006
∙ Maryland Signs Pair of Water Polo Players — December 4, 2006
College Channel
∙ Purdue Men Sign Three — December 8, 2006
∙ Ohio State Adds Seven Women Recruits — December 7, 2006
∙ Mountain West Honors Weekly Performers — December 7, 2006
∙ Western Athletic Conference Names Hughes Athlete of the Week — December 7, 2006
∙ Wagner Signs Four Swimmers — December 7, 2006
∙ Hawaii Inks 11 Early Signees — December 7, 2006
∙ Indiana Adds Three Men — December 7, 2006
∙ Missouri Valley Conference Tabs Two for Weekly Honors — December 6, 2006
∙ Sun Belt Names Weekly Awardwinners — December 6, 2006
∙ Vermont Swimmers Help Raise Charity Funds — December 6, 2006
∙ Illinois State Adds Three Swimmers — December 6, 2006
∙ CAA Honors Weekly Performers — December 6, 2006
∙ Horizon League Tabs Performers of the Week — December 6, 2006
∙ Conference USA Gives Out Weekly Awards — December 6, 2006
∙ Arestis, St. Andrew Earn GLIAC Weekly Kudos — December 6, 2006
∙ North Central Conference Awards Weekly Honors — December 6, 2006
∙ Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Honors Performers of the Week — December 6, 2006
∙ Mid-Con Awards Weekly Laurels — December 6, 2006
∙ Denver Inks Six Preps — December 6, 2006
∙ Indiana Adds Three Women Signees — December 6, 2006
∙ Walters Promoted to Assistant Coach at Slippery Rock — December 6, 2006
∙ America East Names Performers of the Week — December 5, 2006
∙ Weir Takes the Professional Route — December 5, 2006
∙ Maryland Adds Three Swimmers — December 5, 2006
∙ Mid-American Conference Selects Swimmers of the Week — December 5, 2006
∙ Patriot League Awards Weekly Laurels — December 5, 2006
∙ South Carolina Adds Five Signees — December 5, 2006
∙ SMU Signs Diver Culbertson — December 5, 2006
∙ Quick Review of Top College Headlines — December 4, 2006