PHOENIX, Arizona, December 28. WE post nearly 3,000 news items a year here at Swimming World, and 2010 was no different. With the end of the year coming, we're going to look back at the most read items from the previous year. Today, here are the most popular articles from May and June.
1. Dagny Knutson De-Commits from Auburn, Likely Heading to FAST — May 10, 2010
2. Vlad Morozov on Fire, Sets Second National High School Sprint Mark — Updated with Mark Spitz Statement — May 18, 2010
3. Mare Nostrum, Barcelona: Rebecca Soni, Rebecca Adlington Shine In First Day — June 9, 2010
4. Time to Go Back to Three Olympic Spots Per Team? — May 17, 2010
5. USA Swimming Claims to Have Never Given Positive Reference for Former Director After Life Suspension for Sexual Misconduct — May 28, 2010
6. Ian Thorpe Considering Return from Retirement; Later Officially Denies Potential for Return — May 3, 2010
7. USA Swimming Grand Prix, Charlotte: Peter Vanderkaay Wins Wendy's Carolinas Classic — May 16, 2010
8. Paris Open: Yannick Agnel, Cesar Cielo Post Top-Ranked Efforts; Plenty of Other Blazing Times Posted — June 27, 2010
9. Intermediate Future Bright for U.S. Women, Not as Clear for Men — May 5, 2010
10. USA Swimming's Positive Reference Surfaces for Former Director Suspended For Life — June 23, 2010