The Week That Was: Top News Stories Throughout The Aquatic World
PHOENIX, Arizona, August 18. WE’RE bringing you our picks of the top five swimming headlines of the past week. 5. Potential Game Changing Legislation On Tap for USAS Convention 4.
Washington College Hires Warren Dolben as Assistant Swimming Coach
CHESTERTOWN, Maryland, August 19. WASHINGTON College head men’s and women’s swimming coach Kim Lessard has announced the hiring of Warrren Dolben as an assistant coach for both teams. Dolben most recently
Canadian Swimming Pioneer George Gate Dies at 89
PIERREFONDS, Canada, August 19. CANADIAN swimming pioneer George Gate died at the age of 89 at his home after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease according to the Montreal Gazette.
USA Men’s Water Polo Thumps South Africa, 19-1, at FINA World Cup
Photo by Pac 12 ALMATY, Kazakhstan, August 19. THE USA Men’s Senior National Team opened the FINA World Cup in strong fashion with a 19-1 victory over South Africa. Bret Bonanni (Huntington Beach, CA/Stanford/Stanford)
U.S. Lifesaving Association Sending Youth Team to World Championships
Photo Courtesy: VBLA HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, August 19. THE United States Lifesaving Association (USLA), the professional association of beach lifeguards and open water rescuers, announced the participation of its Youth National Team
Butterfly Weakness Looking To Be Australian Women’s Opportunity in 400 Medley Relay At Pan Pacs
Each day through August 19 (US), Swimming World will provide medal predictions for the Pan Pacific championships. We invite you to offer your thoughts on who is in line to
European Championships: Great Britain Caps Massive Night With World Record in Mixed 400 Medley Relay
Photo Courtesy: British Swimming BERLIN, Germany, August 19. Great Britain capped off a huge night that featured a handful of victories with a world record smashing in the mixed 400-meter medley
Youth Olympic Games: Shen Duo Smashes World Junior Record in 100 Free
Photo Courtesy: Xinhua/Fei Maohua NANJING, China, August 19. China’s Shen Duo continued her ascension as a world-class sprinter as she smashed the World Junior Record in the 100 free to highlight
European Championships: European Record by Italy in Mixed 400 Medley Relay Highlights Prelims
Photo Courtesy: Joao Marc Bosch BERLIN, Germany, August 19. THE Italians had a strong day across the board, including a European record in the mixed 400-meter medley relay to close
Morning Swim Show: Missy Franklin and Elizabeth Pelton at 2010 Pan Pacific Championships
PHOENIX, Arizona, August 19. AT the 2010 Pan Pacific championships, Missy Franklin and Elizabeth Pelton were getting their first tastes of senior-level international competition, and we are bringing you some