American Women in Strong Position
By John Lohn CRANBURY, New Jersey, September 19. AMID the excellence of the Australian women and the top-notch performances of the German women during the summer, much discussion arose as
Blind Aussie Swimmer Makes Successful Crossing of Catalina Channel
By Stephen J. Thomas SYDNEY, Australia, September 18. AUSSIE marathon swimmer James Pittar arrived home yesterday after completing the twenty-one odd mile swim from Catalina Island to the mainland last
Hershey Named Diving Coach at Siena College
LOUDONVILLE, New York, September 18. SIENA College announced the hiring of Melissa Hershey as head diving coach, effective immediately. Hershey matriculates to Siena after years of both playing and coaching
USA Swimming Athletes Committee Announces Election Results
DEARBORN, Michigan, September 18. THE USA Swimming Athletes Committee has announced its newest members selected in voting at the United Stats Aquatic Sports Convention in Dearborn, Mich. The committee chose
Coventry to Host 2007 UK School Games
LONDON, England, September 18. THE United Kingdom School Games chose Coventry to host the 2007 edition of the annual competition. The Games, which were introduced this year and will run
King Named Assistant Women’s Swimming Coach at Alaska
FAIRBANKS, Alaska, September 18 THE Alaska Nanooks swimming program completed its coaching staff for the 2006-07 season with addition of Fairbanks native Heather King. King replaces former assistant coach Nicole
Russia Wins FINA Synchronized Swimming World Cup
YOKOHAMA, Japan, September 17. RUSSIA concluded the 2006 FINA Synchronized Swimming World Cup held in Yokohama, Japan, with a complete sweep of event titles. With the sweep also came a
Final Pool Swimming Day Complete at African Swimming Championships
DAKAR, Senegal, September 17. SOUTH African completed its domination in the pool at the African Swimming Championships held in Dakar, Senegal from Sept. 11-17. The South African contingent finished with
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Hansen Tabbed USA Swimming Athlete of the Year
DEARBORN, Michigan, September 17. WORLD-record holder and Olympic gold medalist Brendan Hansen claimed USA Swimming Athlete of the Year honors on Saturday at the United States Aquatic Sports Convention held
USA Swimming Names 11 Award Winners at Annual Convention
DEARBORN, Michigan, September 15. USA Swimming awarded 11 different honors to its athlete, volunteer and coach members on Friday night at the USAS Convention in Dearborn, Michigan. Among those honored