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I certainly don't think this is technological doping...
MANCHESTER, England (AP) -- FINA president Mustapha Larfaoui defended swimmers Wednesday who have broken world records in Speedo's new high-tech LZR Racer suit.
At the same time, though, Larfaoui is open to changing the rules if the swimsuit's ultra-lightweight technology, based on NASA intelligence, is deemed to give competitors an unfair advantage.
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9 Apr 08 @ 7:11 PM
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Also, you could check out Alain Bernard's World Record 100 Free Statistics
7 Apr 08 @ 6:09 AM
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www.10Kswim.com , an educational open water swimming website with a plethora of information ranging from the history of open water swimming to the sport's modern day elevation to Olympic status
Swimming Pool Named World's Largest . How would you like to do a few laps in this pool?
Also, for those of you in the Northeast and want to check out some fast swimming this weekend the Yale, Harvard, and Princeton tri-meet will be taking place at Yale University.
Schedule
Friday, February 1: Men at 6pm
Saturday, February 2: Men at 12 noon, Women at 6pm
Sunday, February 3: Women at 12 noon
31 Jan 08 @ 11:00 PM
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It seems like every day another community is struggling to either upgrade exisiting or build new aquatic facilities. I wonder how much of it is backlash against traditional swimming venues at the high school and University levels and their incentive to drop the swimming programs first: Talk to us, Dynoswimmers. anyone have any theories?
Big Pool Plans Coming Down Pipe In Florida; Bruce Wigo Talks on Swimming World Radio About ISHOF's Role
January 9, 2008
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, January 9. In a pair of articles emerging today from Florida, it looks like policy-setters in the area are looking to make some serious upgrades to the swimming infrastructure of the state.
Read on at Swimming World Magazine
17 Jan 08 @ 1:13 AM
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Sixteen U.S. Olympians and numerous 2008 Olympic hopefuls will compete in Atlanta this weekend in the last national U.S. swimming event prior to the 2008 Olympic Team Trials. For the first time ever the event will be available via live webcast at the newly-launched, Swimnetwork.com . All races during the finals sessions will begin at 6 p.m. ET and will be webcast from Thursday, Nov. 28 to Saturday, Dec. 1.
Continue reading at USA Swimming .
28 Nov 07 @ 10:19 PM
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You have to love the underdog. I also sympathize with Adam Small, now he has to contend with all the pressure of being the next Gary Hall jr. (only better as some might say). It would have been great to see it, that's for sure. By the way, Dynoswimmers are huge fans of Gary
~By Brian Savard
TEMPE, Arizona, November 4. TEN Olympic medals. American record holder in the 50 meter freestyle. One of the most decorated sprinters in the history of U.S. swimming.
Thumbing through the accomplishments of Gary Hall Jr. causes one to reflect upon his impact as one of the fastest sprinters in history.
His accomplishments, then, make his records sacred, and whenever one is broken, it stands as a special event.
Read about it at Swimming World Magazine
6 Nov 07 @ 1:36 AM
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Generally speaking, I think swimmers tend to be good sports. You don't see too many after race victory dances and trash talking. But that might only be because participation in swimming is overshadowed by the traditional "three letter" sports.
We do have our share of idiots though, like back during the Sydney games when Amy van Dyken spat in Inge de Bruijn's lane before the 50 Free. Actually the whole U.S. team was a bit rowdy that year (2000) offending just about everyone with chants of "USA" and "Number 1!". It sounds harmless, but in the international venues it's important to remember that you truly represent your country and your actions will define the United States, its values, and citizens as a whole. In short: be on your best behavior - not just when you make it to the elite level, but when you're representing yourselves too.
I like the way Mike Gustafson describes his bout with cockiness as an 11 year-old in his Guide to Sportsmanship in this week's Timed Finals.
Anyone recall their most embarrassing unsportsmanlike experience?
22 Oct 07 @ 6:58 AM
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USA Swimming will air a free webcast of the finals each night from the ConocoPhillips USA Swimming National Championships, July 31-Aug. 4, in Indianapolis. Finals begin each night at 6 p.m. ET. Tune in at usaswimming.org .
31 Jul 07 @ 11:18 PM
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Michael Phelps will appear on America’s top rated late night program, “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” this Thursday, April 19 Friday, April 20, on NBC at 11:35 pm ET/PT.
The Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool will be featured on NBC Saturday, April 21, from 2-3 p.m. (EST), and Sunday, April 22, from 4-6 p.m. (EST). Check your local listings for times in your area.
19 Apr 07 @ 8:26 AM
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Speedo has free videos of Michael Phelps winning each of his 7 Gold Medals at the 2007 FINA World Championships.
6 Apr 07 @ 7:53 AM
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Watch and learn from the best. Notice the fundamentals, walls, starts, and turns.
4 Apr 07 @ 6:07 AM
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Photo expose from Sports Illustrated.
Sports Illustrated Photo Gallery
3 Apr 07 @ 9:26 AM
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The 12th FINA Swimming World Championships are taking place in Melbourne, Australia March 25 - April 1, 2007. Below are some links to follow the action:
23 Mar 07 @ 12:03 PM
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SYDNEY, Australia, January 30. Shane Gould, the Australian legend who won five Olympic medals during her illustrious career, told the Daily Telegraph that she would like to see athletes under the age of 18 deemed ineligible for the Olympic Games. Gould thinks a rule of that sort would prevent burnout at a young age.
The Australian Olympic Committee said it doesn't believe an age limit is necessary, but Gould believes youngsters in the spotlight are being placed under an enormous amount of pressure, sometimes causing them to leave the sport. Gould was 15 at the 1972 Games in Munich and retired a year later after feeling intense pressure from the Aussie public.
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12 Mar 07 @ 7:58 PM
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Swimming World Magazine has posted an article with a recap of a teleconference call with the media that took place after the Missouri Grand Prix . They discuss Michael's World Record swim in the 200m Butterfly, the new Speedo FS-Pro , the upcoming World Championships in Melbourne, AU, among other topics.
21 Feb 07 @ 10:45 PM
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So exactly how will AstralPool build a temporary swimming pool that will be used for the 12th FINA World Championships in Melbourne from 17 March to 1 April 2007? Why not look at how they built the temporary 25-metre pool that was used at the 8th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) in April this year.
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24 Jan 07 @ 10:10 PM
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Check out the YouTube highlight video of the third annual Golden Goggle Awards that took place on Sunday, November 19, at the world-famous Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.
20 Dec 06 @ 8:13 PM
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SYDNEY, Australia (AP) -- Five-time Olympic champion Ian Thorpe retired from competitive swimming Tuesday at the age of 24, saying breaking records "wasn't as inspiring as it should have been."
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21 Nov 06 @ 6:04 AM
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SYDNEY (AFP) - One of the world's most technologically advanced pools was officially opened at Australia's renowned Sports Institute, in a bid to strengthen the country's chances at the 2008 Olympics.
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18 Oct 06 @ 10:33 PM
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Here is a great duel between Ian Thorpe and Pieter van den Hoogenband in the 200m freestyle in Athens 2004. Check out the technique, and the powerful and consistent kick they have throughout the race.
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17 Oct 06 @ 7:53 AM
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Australian swimmer, one of the best swimmers in the world, fastest in the 1500m freestyle, captain of the Australian swimming team.
Grant Hackett Swimming Videos
19 Sep 06 @ 7:09 PM
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Check out the 2006 ConocoPhillips USA Swimming National Championships TV schedule .
2 Sep 06 @ 8:49 AM
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Video of competition, practice, various drills, and technique.
Swimming Science Popov Video
30 Aug 06 @ 7:34 PM
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Check out the Sports Illustrated Photo Expose
19 Aug 06 @ 4:22 PM
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Check it out...
Swimming World TV
10 Aug 06 @ 4:28 AM
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The 2006 ConocoPhillips USA Swimming National Championships will serve as the selection meet for five major international meets. The top performers will not only be National Champions, but will represent the United States on a global level as part of Team USA headed for one or more of the following meets: 2006 Mutual of Omaha Pan Pacific Championships, 2007 FINA World Championships, 2007 Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool, 2007 World University Games and 2007 Pan American Games.
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9 Aug 06 @ 12:45 AM
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The Associated Press, Thursday, August 3, 2006; 1:08 PM
BUDAPEST, Hungary -- Germany set a world record in the women's 800-meter freestyle relay Thursday at the European Swimming Championships, finishing in 7 minutes, 50.82 seconds. The German team of Petra Dalmann, Daniela Samulski, Britta Steffen and Annika Liebs set the record despite racing during a steady rain. The previous record of 7:53.42 was held by the United States. The team of Natalie Coughlin, Carly Piper, Dana Vollmer and Kaitlin Sandeno set the mark at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
Otylia Jedrzejczak had Poland on a world-record pace after the first 200 meters, but her team faded quickly and Germany took over the lead after 300 meters. Steffen finished the third leg just 0.07 seconds ahead of world-record pace, but Liebs swam the anchor leg in 1:55.64, the team's fastest performance, to seal the victory and the record.
"In the end I swam full speed despite the large lead, because I feared someone could catch me," Liebs said.
After three legs, Germany led Poland by 3.11 seconds. France finished third. On Monday, Dalmann, Steffen, Liebs and Daniela Goetz set a world record in the women's 400 freestyle relay. Steffen also set an individual world record Wednesday in the 100 freestyle.
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4 Aug 06 @ 1:00 PM
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In an attempt to revolutionize swimming, Gary Hall Jr. formed The Race Club not only to prepare swimmers for the Olympic Games in Athens, but to create bigger and better opportunities for the next generation.
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18 Jul 06 @ 12:14 PM
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USA Swimming has created more options than ever for fans to get information, results, video and entertainment...
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This past weekend I attended the Fina World Cup finals session at the Nassau County Aquatic Center on Long Island, NY. It was great seeing some of the best swimmers in the world compete. I got to see Michael Phelps come from behind and win the 200m freestyle with a new American Record, and also win the 200m Individual Medley. Tara Kirk, Peter Marshall, and Frederick Bousquet all won their respective events as well. It was amazing to see how flawless and effortless everyone's stroke technique looked, yet they were swimming so fast!
This event will also be televised on Feb. 18 at 5 PM EST, on the Outdoor Life Network (OLN).
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2005 FINA World Swimming Rankings (LCM). What do you think is the most impressive swim on the list?
16 Jan 06 @ 10:48 PM
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Don't miss the coverage of the Ford Ironman World Championship this Saturday at 4:30PM, EST on NBC.
11 Nov 05 @ 6:12 PM
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Want to know how great swims happen? Read this article from USA swimming:
2004 Olympic Games - Women's 800m Freestyle Relay
13 Oct 05 @ 8:07 PM
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The Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool: Australia vs. United States will be televised on WNBC at 4:00 - 6:00 PM EST on August 6th (Part 1 ) and 12:30 - 2:00 PM EST on August 7th (Part 2 ).
4 Aug 05 @ 8:14 AM
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Pretty fast... Click Here for the Maccabiah Games
13 Jul 05 @ 11:29 PM
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