Neethling Switching his Training Base
PRETORIA, South Africa, May 25. OLYMPIC gold medalist and world record holder Ryk Neethling is currently still enjoying a break from training. But when he dives back into the pool
Third Annual GTAC Disability Open to Feature World and American Record Holders
YPSILANTI, Michigan, May 25. THE third annual Disability Open, hosted by the Greater Toledo Aquatic Club, takes place this weekend, May 27-28, at Eastern Michigan University. As in past years,
British Diving Looking for Fresh Faces to Step Forward
LONDON, May 25. THE next generation of British Olympic divers is being urged to take strides toward that goal when the best talent in the country gathers for the ASA
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Industry News: Speedo Signs Olympic Gold Medalist and Top American Swimmer Ryan Lochte
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 24. SPEEDO announced the signing of 21-year-old breakout swim star Ryan Lochte to a long-term contract through 2016. One of the most versatile male swimmers to
Rochester Welcomes Peter Thompson to Staff
ROCHESTER, New York, May 24. PETER Thompson brings a wealth of experience on both the small- and major-college levels as the new men's and women's swimming coach at Rochester University.
Braden to be Inducted into University of Washington Hall of Fame
TACOMA, Washington, May 24. JODY Braden, a four-time All-American who once held six records at the University of Washington, will be inducted into the Husky Hall of Fame on October
Second Annual Lady Liberty Swim Set for This Weekend
NEW YORK, May 24. THE second annual Lady Liberty Swim opens the Manhattan Island Foundation's 2006 Summer Swim Series on Sunday, May 28. Over 100 swimmers are expected to compete
London Borough Seeking 50-Meter Pool Funding to Enhance Training Opportunities
LONDON, May 24. FORMER Olympic swimming gold medalist Duncan Goodhew will join swimmers and coaches from across Hillingdon, a borough in London, when they deliver a petition to Downing Street
Bishop Returning to Bolles School as Head Man
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, May 23. RICK Bishop has been hired as the Head Swimming Coach and Aquatics Director at The Bolles School. Bishop will guide the upper school swimming and diving
South Africa’s Du Rand Hoping for an International Breakthrough
DURBAN, South Africa, May 23. HIS is not a name that has been heard too often outside of swimming circles, but George Du Rand’s silver medal at the recent Commonwealth