Records Continue to Fall as Paralympic Swimming Ends
ATHENS, September 28. THE 2004 Paralympic Games Swimming program came to a close today, with a total of 97 world and 156 Paralympic records broken-–an impressive total of 253 records,
Autograph Posters For The 2004 World Short Course Swimming Championships Are Available
INDIANAPOLIS, October 3. A LIMITED number of autograph posters (500) will be sold during the FINA World Short Course Swimming Championships in Indianapolis, October 7-11, for $15.00. The autograph poster
Coach Jack Simon Suggests Changes for US Olympic Trials
By Jack Simon GUADALAJARA, Mexico, September 28. AS I was sitting here in Guadalajara, Mexico, watching the results of the US Olympic Trials pour in over SwimInfo last July, I
Australian Short Course Champs, Day 4: Brooke Hanson Impresses with Wins in the 100 Breaststroke and 200 IM. Brenton Rickard Lowers Aussie Record for the 50 Breast.
By Stephen J. Thomas BRISBANE, Australia. September 28. OLYMPIC 100m breaststroke silver medalist Brooke Hanson put in a powerful back half to edge out the new world record-holder for 50
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Australian Short Course Champs Day 3: Lenton, Just Short of 100 Freestyle World Mark, Clocks 52.28, then takes 50 Fly in 26.21.
By Stephen J. Thomas BRISBANE, Australia. September 27. AUSSIE sprint star Libby Lenton produced two impressive performances when she took the 100m free in 52.28 edging closer to Swede Therese
John Klinge Joins Ohio State Men’s Swimming as New Assistant Coach
COLUMBUS, Ohio – September 27. JOHN Klinge has been named an assistant coach for the Ohio State men's swim team, head coach Bill Wadley announced. "I cannot think of a
American Trischa Zorn Most Decorated Paralympian of All-Time With 55th Medal
ATHENS, Greece, September 27. GREAT Britain continues to lead the overall medal count with 42 through day seven of the Athens Paralympics. And possibly inspired by the bronze medal won
Merchant Marine Coach Sets Example for his Charges
KINGS POINT, NY, September 27. AMERICANS are happy that they appreciate toughness at the various American military academies from West Point, to Annapolis, to Air Force, to Coast Guard and
Sweetenham Counters Criticism
PHOENIX, September 27. BILL Sweetenham has had a bumpy but generally forward-moving tenure as the National High Performance Director for swimming in Great Britain. He may be subject to some
Great Britain Leads Paralympic Medal Count Through Day Five; USA Sixth
ATHENS, Greece, September 26. THROUGH five days of exciting swimming Great Britain leads in both overall medals and Golds. The USA stands sixth in overall podium appearances but is third