SINGAPORE, July 6. IN a surprising development, London was named the host of the 2012 Olympic Games after an International Olympic Committee vote was revealed Wednesday morning. London won the
By Stephen J. Thomas PERTH, Australia, July 6. THREE members of the Perth based Aussie men’s team had the opportunity for some last minute racing these past two weekends, competing
SYDNEY, Australia, July 6. BROOKE Hanson, one of the world’s premier breaststrokers and individual medley performers, has signed a four-year contract with Speedo that will take her through the 2008
LIGNANO, Italy, July 6. THE second day of the European Youth Olympic Festival was highlighted by two victories from Elizabeth Simmonds of Great Britain, who won both the 200 backstroke
SINGAPORE, July 5. IN less than a day, the site of the 2012 Olympic Games will be announced. The International Olympic Committee is currently meeting in Singapore and will decide
SUNDVALL, Sweden, July 5. SERVING as preparation for the World Championships, less than three weeks away, the Swedish Championships were held over the weekend. Generally, the times out of Sundvall
By Wayne Goldsmith Most swimmers stretch. But why? It may play a role in injury prevention or minimization. It may help you recover from injury. It may increase your range
By Oene Rusticus LIGNANO, Italy, July 5. THE European Youth Olympic Festival has started in the Italian city of Lignano, a large tourist city near Venice. At this EYOF, the
LA JOLLA, Calif., USA, July 4. THE first round of preliminary play of the FINA World League Water Polo Series came to an end on Sunday with the United States
GLASGOW, Scotland, July 4. AT last week’s Scottish National Open, Todd Cooper popped a trio of times that cemented his status as one of the finest all-around butterfly performers in