PHOENIX, Arizona, December 30. OVER the next week, Swimming World will take a look back at the Flash Stories from the past year. Today, here are the top stories that earned that special designation in April, May and June:
APRIL
Spanish Open: Flash Rafael Munoz Breaks 50 Fly World Record – April 5
Flash Cincinnati Announces Phase Out of Men's Swimming and Diving Financial Aid – Updated – April 8
Chinese National Championships: Flash Zhao Jing Matches World Record in 50 Back – April 9
Flash! Four World Records Set Between Two Women at Russian National Championships – April 28
MAY
Flash Washington To Discontinue Swimming Programs – May 1
Maria Lenk Trophy: Flash! Felipe Silva Sets World Record in 50 Breast Prelims – May 8
Duel in the Pool: Flash! Ryosuke Irie Smashes World Record in 200 Back – May 10
JUNE
Flash! Western Illinois Cuts Swimming – June 5
German Long Course Nationals: Flash! Britta Steffen Clips World Record in Prelims – June 25
German Long Course Nationals: Flash! Daniela Samulski Downs 50 Back World Record – June 26
German Long Course Nationals: Flash! Britta Steffen Demolishes World Record – June 27
Flash! Western Illinois Reinstates Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving – June 29