Alshammar Shines At World Cup XII

Malmo, Sweden – Therese Alshammar was on world-record pace before slowing in the women’s 50 meter freestyle Wednesday as Swedes dominated World Cup XII. Alshammar was clocked in 24.43, one

FINA Plans To Cut Number of World Cup Events

Malmo, Sweden – FINA wants to reduce the short-course World Cup series in an attempt to attract more leading names to each event. “We need to cut the number of

Samantha Riley Supports Thorpe

By Michael Cowley The circumstances and situation may be different, but the hurtful accusations are similar. And it’s from that aspect that Samantha Riley can relate to teenage swimming star

Australia, IOC Agree To Olympic Doping Control Protocol

Sydney, Australia – The Australian Government and the IOC announced they have reached an agreement in principle, pending approval by the IOC Executive Board, establishing a transparent and accountable results

Olympian Karnaugh Changes Clubs

By Phillip Whitten Dr. Ron Karnaugh, a five-time national champion and 1992 Olympian, has left his longtime coach, Richard Shoulberg, and headed west in search of a berth on the

Thompson Breaks Own World Record At World Cup XI

Paris, France – Jenny Thompson lowered her own 100m butterfly short course world record at the Paris World Cup XI on Saturday. The American world champion clocked 56.80 seconds, inside