Women’s Water: U.S. Cans the Kazzies, 9-6

By Eric Velazquez Baker’s Dozen Heads to Semis, Earns Berth in Medal Round Sydney, Australia—For a team that has lived, worked, practiced, and played together for the better part of

Olympic Day 5 Finals

By Phillip Whitten & Michael Collins SYDNEY, September 20. On the fifth night of competition, America decided to spoil the Aussie party. In perhaps the biggest upset in a meet

Heyns Retires

By Craig Lord SYDNEY, Sept. 20. PENNY Heyns, the South African who is the only woman ever to win both the 100 and 200 metres Olympic breaststroke titles, announced her

Misty’s Diary: September 18

(Note: This installment of Misty Hyman's diary was written on Monday, September 18. Yesterday, the 19th, she swam her two fastest swims ever in the 200 fly–both 2:07s. She had

Olympic Day 5 Prelims

By Phillip Whitten and Michael Collins SYDNEY, September 20. Women's 100 Free Prelims Top 16 advance to semi-finals: 1. De Bruijn NED 54.77 2. Torres USA 55.12 3. Thompson USA

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Olympic Day 4 Finals

By Phillip Whitten & Michael Collins SYDNEY, Sept. 19. It's the half-way point of the swimming portion of the Olympics. Excitement is still at a fever pitch and every event

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Olympic Photos from Day 3 Finals

By Michael Collins Sydney – The third night of swimming saw a big surprise in the 200 Free followed by two gold medals for the Americans. Here are shots of

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Olympic Photos from Day 3 Prelims

By Michael Collins Sydney – The swimming venue continues to be one of the hottest tickets of the Olympics. Here are shots of the action from the prelims on day

USA Women’s Water Polo Stays Unbeaten

By Eric Velazquez Team USA Women Thrash Their Way to 7-5 Victory Sydney, Australia—A few bumps, scratches, and torn suits aside, the U.S. women’s water polo team came away squeaky