Swimming World Biweekly: Full Blown Recap of Pan-American Games

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Swimming World Biweekly: Full Blown Recap of Pan-American Games

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PAN AM GAMES DAY 1-5 FINALS RECAP
by Jason Marsteller
Day 1 finals including the 100 free, 200 fly, 400 free relay and more.
Day 2 finals including the 200 free, 200 Breaststroke, 200 backstroke and more.
Day 3 finals including the 400 IM, 100 fly and more
Day 4 finals including the 100 backstroke, 400 freestyle and more.
Day 5 finals including the 200 IM, 1500 freestyle and more.

 
ARENA SIGNS OPEN WATER OLYMPIC MEDALIST HALEY ANDERSON
Arena has signed 2012 Olympic silver medalist Haley Anderson who is a top contender to clinch a spot on the U.S. Olympic Swim Team in the open water 10K.

 
PIERRE LAFONTAINE RETURNS TO THE POOL DECK
by Matt Grillo
Pierre Lafontaine was looking for another challenge in his nearly 40-year coaching career. As the newly appointed head coach of the Club de Natation Gatineau Lafontaine took over April 1, 2015, leaving his position as the CEO of the Canadian Interuniversity Sport.

 
DANIEL DIAS CLOSES IPC PARALYMPIC WORLD SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS WITH 7 GOLDS
Brazilian multiple world and Paralympic champion Daniel Dias won an incredible seventh gold medal at the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships. The win in the men’s 100m freestyle S5 was Dias’ 24th World Championships gold.

 
THE EFFECTS OF PROFESSIONAL SWIMMING: ARE MALE SWIMMERS STAYING IN THE SPORT TOO LONG?
By Patrick Murphy
As we approach the World Championships, we get to see a number of veterans compete in what’s believed to be their last go-around. The World Championship roster includes three-time Olympian Ryan Lochte, multiple two-time Olympians, and countless swimmers over the age of 25. This roster doesn’t even include a certain four-time Olympian due to suspension.

 
CALIFORNIA’S ELIZABETH PELTON HAS SURGERY TO FIX BROKEN HAND
By Jason Marsteller
Elizabeth Pelton, entering her senior season at the University of California, underwent surgery for a broken bone in her hand according to California Athletics.