van den Hoogenband Undergoes Surgery for a Hernia

THE HAGUE, Netherlands, May 11. SURGERY less than three months before the World Championships isn’t exactly the best form of preparation for a major competition. But, it’s what Pieter van

South African 400 Free Relay Has Work Ahead

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 11. SUDDENLY, South Africa has gone from the favorite in the 400 freestyle relay at the World Championships to fighting for an appearance in the Montreal

Internal Strife Hits at Louisiana State

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, May 11. THE Louisiana State University athletic department recently informed a pair of male swimmers that their scholarships would not be renewed for the 2005-06 season, due

Brazilian Pair Cited for Doping Violations

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, May 10. ACCORDING to releases on the FINA Web site, two Brazilian swimmers have tested positive for banned substances during out-of-competition checks. The athletes who have tested positive