Former U.S. Swimming President Elected

Former United States Swimming President Sandra Baldwin, a long-time resident of Phoenix, Ariz., was elected to a vice-presidential post with the United States Olympic Committee. The election, held Saturday, Oct.

NCAA Championship Distance Changed

For the first time in its history, the NCAA Division I Swimming Championships will be conducted in short course meters. Coinciding with the Sydney Olympics, this distance change from short

Did You Know?

Between Mark Schubert, George Haines and Skip Kenney, which coach has served on more U.S. Olympic Swimming coaching staffs? The answer is Haines who served on an amazing seven Olympic

New Resident Team Members

United States Swimming announced today that they have accepted two new members to the national resident team in Colorado Springs. 1995 Pan American triple-gold medalist, B.J. Bedford and 1990 Olympic

Hungarian Banned

From Reuter’s News Service: FINA has banned Joszef Ruza, the Hungarian Swimming Association’s secretary-general for two years from any international activity. The ban is a result of allegations of false

World Cup Back in FINA Hands

From Reuter’s New Service: FINA said it has reclaimed control of the swimming World Cup. The series of short-course competitions had been run by national federations. FINA recently told the

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Did You Know?

PHOENIX, Ariz. July 21. GARY Hall JR. is the oldest male swimmer since 1924 to represent the USA in the Olympic Games. Gary, who will turn 30 on September 26th

Australia 2000

From The Arizona Republic: Training camp for the National Basketball Association’s Phoenix Suns began last week, with the Suns working out at high altitude in Northern Arizona. As part of

Northern California Olympic Stars Honored

From USA Today: 1996 Olympic Gold Medalists Kurt Grote and Jenny Thompson, will be honored, along with other US Olympians, at the Northern California “Welcome Home” Dinner on Friday, Oct.

Marathon Swimmer Returns

From World T.E.A.M. Sports: Marathon swimmer, Diana Nyad, will return to the water on Saturday, Oct. 5 for the annual Alcatraz Sharkfest Swim, a 1.5 mile endurance race, beginning on