Dick Smith, Hall of Fame Diving Coach, Dies at 88
PHOENIX, January 5. HALL of Fame diving coach Dick Smith, founder of the world-famous Dick Smith Swim Gym, died Monday in Phoenix at the age of 88. The cause of
Independent Investigator Clears Sweetenham of Allegations of Bullying
LONDON, England, January 5. ACCORDING to a release from British Swimming, National Performance Director Bill Sweetenham has been cleared of allegations that he’s used bullying tactics against swimmers he has
Olympian Jeff Farrell Recovering After Heart Bypass Surgery
By John M. Craig SANTA BARBARA, Calif., January 5. JEFF Farrell, two time gold medalist at the Rome Olympics and multiple Masters world record-holder, underwent a six-hour triple bypass and
IUPUI’S Rober Tabbed Mid-Con Athlete of the Week
INDIANAPOLIS, IN. January, 4. THE Mid-Continent Conference has announced that IUPUI swimmer Allison Rober (Logansport, Ind./Logansport) has been chosen Athlete of the Week for women’s swimming and diving. Rober turned
IUPUI’S Orzechowicz Chosen Mid-Con Athlete of the Week
INDIANAPOLIS, IN. January, 4. THE Mid-Continent Conference has announced that IUPUI diver Ryan Orzechowicz (Crown Point, Ind./Crown Point) has been named Mid-Con Athlete of the Week for Men’s Swimming and
U.S. National Junior Team Continues Roll at Victorian Championships
MELBOURNE, Australia, January 4. THE second day of the Victorian Championships produced continued success for the United States National Junior Team, as it enhanced its medal haul during the competition
Hackett Exploring Options for Upcoming Year
MELBOURNE, Australia, January 4. ALTHOUGH it’s a scenario hardly etched in stone, Grant Hackett could compete at this summer’s Pan Pacific Championships. Recently back in the water for light training
Auburn Versus Texas Matchup Creeping Closer
AUSTIN, Texas, January 4. AS collegiate programs around the country prepare for their return to the competitive scene, SwimmingWorldMagazine.com will take regular looks at some of the top meets on
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Crippen Leads U.S. Junior Squad at Victorian Championships
MELBOURNE, Australia, January 3. GAINING a taste for international competition, the United States Junior National Team kicked off competition at the Victorian Championships today with a slew of positive results.
Dallas Morning News Classic on the Horizon
DALLAS, Texas, January 3. NOW that the holiday season has passed, the collegiate campaign should heat up in a hurry with dual-meet action and invitational gatherings. Included in the mix