PHOENIX, Arizona, April 28. AFTER a short lull in action from the swimming community, the movers and shakers were back with a vengeance this week, as reported by SwimmingWorldMagazine.com. In possibly the biggest news of the week, FINA elected to not ratify Libby Lenton's leadoff leg (52.99) of Australia's mixed 400 free relay at the Duel in the Pool because the organization does not recognize the mixed race as an event. Therefore, Britta Steffen's 53.30 remained on the books as the top women's 100 free record. Although, that can't take away the confidence Lenton gained from posting a time that fast.
Meanwhile, Michael Phelps (the man Lenton swam against en route to the 52.99) announced he would participate in the Mare Nostrum series. That should add some firepower to the European event.
Phelps, however, lost a teammate as Klete Keller left Club Wolverine to return to the University of Southern California to train as well as return to school to complete his degree. The Kellers seem to be ships passing in the night as sister Kalyn recently made the move from USC to Club Wolverine.
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Commentary
∙ Random Thoughts from the Deck — April 25, 2007 by John Lohn
World Channel
∙ Taiwan Not Pleased with Role in Olympic Torch Relay — April 28, 2007
∙ Anatoliy Poliakov Provisionally Suspended by FINA for Positive Drug Test — April 27, 2007
∙ Mai Nakamura Announces Retirement — April 27, 2007
∙ Kim Brackin Named Head Coach of Zimbabwe National Team at Beijing Olympics — April 27, 2007
∙ International Swimming Hall of Fame Announces Various Awards — April 27, 2007
∙ Hackett Ready for Return to the Top — April 26, 2007
∙ Peter Ueberroth Calls for Olympic Reform — April 26, 2007
∙ Beijing Olympic Torch Relay Route Defined; Torch Design Released — April 26, 2007
∙ Emma Schlenker, 9, Finishes Alcatraz Swim as Youngest Female Ever — April 26, 2007
∙ Libby Lenton's 52.99 Not Ratified as World Record by FINA — April 26, 2007
∙ Franziska Van Almsick Takes Shot at German Swimming Federation — April 25, 2007
∙ Grant Hackett Treated for Blood Infection — April 25, 2007
∙ ISHOF Gold Medallion Recipient Jim Moran, 88, Passes Away — April 25, 2007
∙ Ous Mellouli Faces Loss of World Medals Due to Positive Drug Test — April 24, 2007
∙ Leisel Jones Shifts Training to Melbourne — April 24, 2007
∙ Michael Phelps Headed for Mare Nostrum Series — April 23, 2007
Club Channel
∙ Klete Keller Returning to USC — April 28, 2007
∙ Myrtle Beach Swim Team, Rams Swimming Latest Clubs to Join Swimming World Magazine Team Partnership Program — April 26, 2007
∙ Longhorn Aquatics Tops USA Swimming's Club Excellence Program for Fourth Year — April 26, 2007
∙ Two New Staffers Join USA Swimming — April 25, 2007
∙ Golden West Swim Club Joins Team Partnership Program with Swimming World Magazine — April 25, 2007
∙ California Capital Aquatics Becomes Newest Team Partner with Swimming World Magazine — April 25, 2007
∙ USOC Olympic Week Coming Up at End of Month — April 24, 2007
∙ Grand Prix Series Set to Resume — April 24, 2007
∙ Drake Sets Illinois Record in 500 Free — April 22, 2007
High School Channel
∙ The Bolles School Announces Rick Bishop's Resignation — April 25, 2007
Masters Channel
∙ Karlyn Pipes-Neilsen Goes Off at Illinois State Championships — April 23, 2007
∙ Parry O'Brien Dies During SPMA Short Course Regionals — April 23, 2007
∙ Dave Parcells Passes Away After Tampa Bay Marathon Swim — April 23, 2007
College Channel
∙ Andy Bashor Hired as Head Coach of Buffalo's Newly-Combined Program — April 27, 2007
∙ The Star-Ledger Details Rutgers Political Battle — April 27, 2007
∙ Swimming and Diving Teams Honored by NCAA for Academic Excellence — April 27, 2007
∙ Jennifer Dean Signs With Washington State — April 27, 2007
∙ Matthew Kinney Named Head Coach at Carnegie Mellon — April 26, 2007
∙ Minnesota Signs Pair of Female Swimmers — April 26, 2007
∙ Illinois State Signs Four to 2007-08 Class — April 25, 2007
∙ Coalition to Save Our Sports Releases Update on Rutgers Situation — April 25, 2007
∙ Local Report Digs Deep into Skip Kenney Investigation — April 25, 2007
Polo-Diving-Synchro Channel
∙ USA Diving Names Grand Prix Rosters — April 27, 2007
∙ Foster Wins Title on Last Night of USA Diving Championships — April 23, 2007
∙ Ishimatsu, Dumais Roll at USA Diving Champs — April 22, 2007
∙ Boudia/Finchum, Foster/Krug Claim Synchro Titles at Spring Nationals — April 21, 2007