England Creates Development Program

LONDON, June 27. ENGLAND has unveiled a new development structure designed to identify and nurture emerging talent while giving athletes a clear pathway to the Olympic podium. British Swimming's new-look

Opdycke Wins Manhattan Island Marathon Swim

NEW YORK, June 24. RENDY Opdycke, a 22-year-old lifeguard originally from Mercer Island, Washington and currently residing in LaJolla, California, was the winner of the 24th annual Manhattan Island Marathon

More Magic from Meeuw at German Championships

BERLIN, Germany, June 25. HE could have completed his meet on Saturday and exited the German Championships as its most decorated athlete. But, Helge Meeuw had one more phenomenal swim

New Faces Emerge at Texas A&M Grand Prix

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 24. NEW talent continues to emerge at the Texas A&M Grand Prix in College Station. While several Olympians continue to blaze through the pool, Saturday night

Meeuw Sets European Record in 200 Backstroke

BERLIN, Germany, June 24. THE fifth championship was the most impressive. Steamrolling the competition at the German Championships, Helge Meeuw took down a long-standing European record on Saturday as he

Reese Named USOC Coach of the Year

LA JOLLA, Calif., June 24. EDDIE Reese (Austin, Texas / Longhorn), who coached seven swimmers that accounted for nine U.S. medals (eight gold and one silver) at the 2005 World