Phoenix Swim Club Sold for $2.1 Million

The Phoenix Swim Club, site of the 2000 U.S. Masters Swimming Short Course National Championships and of USA Swimming Grand Prix meets in 1996, ’97 and ’98, has been purchased

Reforming the Olympics

Canadian Olympic hero Mark Tewksbury (see “When Sorry Isn’t Good Enough,” in the April issue of Swimming World) is becoming the International Olympic Committee’s biggest, baddest nightmare. While the IOC

U.S. National Team

The U.S. National team has selected team captains for 1999: Josh Davis, Kurt Grote, Lindsay Benko, Cristina Teuscher and Jenny Thompson. B.J. Bedford, 26, 1998 and ’99 national champion in

Toys ‘R US Swimming

USA Swimming reportedly is about to ink a deal with Mattel Corp. to produce a “Swimming Barbie” doll next year. Amy Van Dyken has signed a contract with Z-AXIS Corp.

New Hall of Famers

America’s Carrie Steinseifer and Russia’s Evgeny Sadovy highlight the list of inductees at the 35th annual International Swimming Hall of Fame induction ceremonies held in Ft. Lauderdale on May 7

Win a Trip to San Diego!

To learn how to win a trip to San Diego, CA for the 1999 ASCA World Clinic (September 6-12), click the icon on our homepage. Speakers include Richard Quick, Bill

CAS Panel Ends Hearing On De Bruin’s Appeal

LAUSANNE, Switzerland – An arbitration panel ended its hearing into Olympic champion Michelle De Bruin’s appeal of a four-year drug-related suspension. Officials with the the Court of Arbitration for Sport

De Bruin’s Appeal With CAS

LAUSANNE, Switzerland- Michelle de Bruin and FINA battled it out as the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) heard the Irish Olympic champion’s appeal against a four-year ban. FINA imposed