Florida Inks Seven Major Recruits
GAINESVILLE, Florida, November 16. THE men’s and women’s programs at the University of Florida picked up the commitments of seven major recruits, including those of Stephanie Napier and Shaune Fraser.
Hackett Withdraws from Commonwealth Games, Undergoes Surgery, Plots Comeback
November 15. DISTANCE king Grant Hackett underwent successful surgery on his right shoulder yesterday at The Avenue hospital in Melbourne in a bid to end the constant pain he has
Thompson Will Ask Thorpe to Swim 400 Free at Commonwealth Games
MELBOURNE, Australia, November 15. WITH Australian distance king Grant Hackett on the shelf after undergoing surgery to repair what is believed to be a tendon tear in his right shoulder,
Virginia’s Rogulj Posts Pair of Quick In-Season Times in Breaststroke Events
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, November 15. WHEN discussion is waged over the men’s breaststroke events at the collegiate level, the names of Vladislav Polyakov (Alabama) and Mike Alexandrov (Northwestern) are typically mentioned
Hoff, Texas Quartet are Big Winners at Golden Goggle Awards
NEW YORK, November 15. HOOK’EM Horns was the theme Monday night as the Golden Goggle Awards were held at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. The event, produced by
Peterson Decides on North Carolina for College Career
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, November 14. ACCORDING to a report on the USA Swimming Web site, Chip Peterson has decided to take his talents to the University of North Carolina. The
Wisconsin Girls Set Flurry of State Records
By Emily Mason MADISON, Wisconsin, November 14. OVER the weekend, everyone heard about the Arrowhead girls setting a new national record in the 200 medley relay, but there was more
Neethling Rolls Up Six Wins at World Cup Stop in Durban
DURBAN, South Africa, November 14. IF the weekend is any indication of what awaits for Ryk Neethling during the next few months, the South African standout is staring at an
Motivational Monday: Enthusiasm
By Dave Denniston After flying to Kansas then Connecticut and back again this weekend, I have to admit my enthusiasm for “Motivational Mondays” is waning. (Yeah, already!). I don’t know
Flash! Hackett to Withdraw from Commonwealth Games on Monday
By Phillip Whitten November 13. SwimmingWorldMagazine.com has learned that Australian superstar Grant Hackett will almost certainly announce tomorrow that he is withdrawing from next year's Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. Swimming