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Discuss (0 comments)May 17, 2008Kara Lynn Joyce
Kara Lynn Joyce PostedMay 17, 2008 12:11 AM PDT Duration 00:01:41 Kara Lynn Joyce talks about her taper and what she has been doing over the past few weeks.
Laura Sogar on Swimming Next to Her Idol
Laura Sogar on Swimming Next to Her Idol PostedMay 17, 2008 12:11 AM PDT Duration 00:01:30 Laura Sogar lived a dream. She swam next to Amanda Beard and had an unbelievable swim.
Brendan Hansen and Nelson Diebel
Brendan Hansen and Nelson Diebel PostedMay 17, 2008 12:11 AM PDT Duration 00:02:00 Two great breaststrokers trade barbs and talk about the minute barrier in the 100m breast.
David Walters is Relaxing
David Walters is Relaxing PostedMay 17, 2008 12:00 AM PDT Duration 00:03:46 David Walters tells us that he is more nervous about Trials than a "long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs."
Gregg Troy on Coaching Lochte
Gregg Troy on Coaching Lochte PostedMay 17, 2008 12:00 AM PDT Duration 00:02:02 Gregg Troy talks about what he does with his athletes in in the lead up to the biggest meet of the quadrennium.
Megan Jendrick - Breaststroke is Rhythm
Megan Jendrick - Breaststroke is Rhythm PostedMay 17, 2008 12:00 AM PDT Duration 00:02:25 Megan Jendrick shares that breaststroke is all about rhythm and what we can expect from the Olympic Gold Medalist.
Ben Wildman-Tobriner on Sprinting
Ben Wildman-Tobriner on Sprinting PostedMay 17, 2008 12:00 AM PDT Duration 00:03:18 Ben Wildman-Tobriner talks about his training and shares a few tips for those looking to learn from one of the best.
Ben Wildman-Tobriner Has a Fiery Hobby
Ben Wildman-Tobriner Has a Fiery Hobby PostedMay 17, 2008 12:00 AM PDT Duration 00:01:40 Ben Wildman-Tobriner has an interesting hobby. One that he learned one summer on the internet.
Aaron Peirsol and His Brand of Glasses
Aaron Peirsol and His Brand of Glasses PostedMay 17, 2008 12:00 AM PDT Duration 00:00:55 Aaron Peirsol found some unique sunglasses while just wandering the streets of Paris one day.
Japanese Swimming Federation Considers Speedo LZR Racer for Beijing
By Hideki Mochizuki, Swimming World Japanese Correspondent TOKYO, Japan, May 17. AFTER the Japanese Olympic Trials in April, the Japanese national team has been worried by the fact that no swimmer ...
Texas Senior Circuit: Photo Finishes Highlight Second Evening, Eric Shanteau Doubles
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 17. THE second night of swimming at the Texas Senior Circuit meet held in College Station featured plenty of close calls. Eric Shanteau also claimed a pair of event titles....
Santa Clara International: Peter Vanderkaay Downs 400 Free American Record, Bronte Barratt Breaks U.S. Open Record
SANTA CLARA, California, May 17. THE third night of swimming at the Santa Clara International Invitational is underway, and the meet witnessed its second American record. Peter Vanderkaay provided ...
Santa Clara International: Peter Vanderkaay Downs 400 Free American Record
SANTA CLARA, California, May 17. THE third night of swimming at the Santa Clara International Invitational witnessed its second American record. Peter Vanderkaay provided the sensational swim, afte...
Sean Fraser - Cayman Islands
Sean Fraser - Cayman Islands PostedMay 17, 2008 10:49 PM PDT Duration 00:01:18 Sean talks about qualifying for the Olympics and how you use Ryan Lochte as a measuring stick for your own success.
Erik Vendt
Erik Vendt PostedMay 17, 2008 10:49 PM PDT Duration 00:02:47 Erik talks about wearing a full body swimsuit in 100 degree heat, and what to expect in his events after training hard.
Kaitlin Sandeno is Soaking in the Rays
Kaitlin Sandeno is Soaking in the Rays PostedMay 17, 2008 10:49 PM PDT Duration 00:01:42 Kaitlin talks about her historic struggles in Santa Clara and praying for taper time to come soon!
Kate Ziegler Knows Mel
Kate Ziegler Knows Mel PostedMay 17, 2008 10:49 PM PDT Duration 00:01:50 Kate talks about her knowledge of Mel Stewart and about what she has in her iPod.
Kate Ziegler Under the Radar
Kate Ziegler Under the Radar PostedMay 17, 2008 10:49 PM PDT Duration 00:02:09 Kate talks about her training, being compared to other swimmers and what her focus is going into the Olympic Trials.
Peter Vanderkaay
Peter Vanderkaay PostedMay 17, 2008 10:49 PM PDT Duration 00:01:54 Peter talks about the changes in his eating habits and the small changes in his mechanics that are a key to his success.
Discuss (0 comments)May 16, 2008Teen swimmer breaks record again
Northampton swimmer Myles Crouch-Anderson has taken two second off his British record.
Santa Clara Grand Prix Coverage
Santa Clara Grand Prix Coverage PostedMay 16, 2008 Ongoing Swimnetwork.com coverage of the Santa Clara Grand Prix, including race video, recaps, and results.
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FINA to Review New Suits June 3
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, May 16. ACCORDING to Associated Press reports, FINA has scheduled a special swimwear approval meeting for June 3 where all of the manufacturers will have a shot to get their ne...
Toyota Santa Clara Grand Prix
The 41st Toyota Santa Clara Grand Prix will be held May 15-18 in Santa Clara, Calif. Check out coverage from the event at usaswimming.org.
Excerpt from "What Though the Odds"
Haley Scott was a freshman swimmer at the University of Notre Dame when her team was involved in a fatal bus crash while returning home from a meet. Though initially paralyzed, Scott came back to swim for Notre Dame 18 months later. With the help of USA Swimming, she wrote What Though the Odds, an account of this life-changing event.
USA Swimming Releases Statement from Executive Director Chuck Wielgus on TYR Lawsuit
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, May 16. USA Swimming has now released its official statement from Executive Director Chuck Wielgus in response to the TYR lawsuit. "USA Swimming has reviewed the legal ...
Alan Thompson - Aussie Head Coach
Alan Thompson - Aussie Head Coach PostedMay 16, 2008 4:18 PM PDT Duration 00:05:59 Alan Thompson - Aussie Head Coach - 2008 Santa Clara International Invitational
Gil Stovall is Awesome - Athens Bulldogs
Gil Stovall is Awesome - Athens Bulldogs PostedMay 16, 2008 4:18 PM PDT Duration 00:01:49 Gil Stovall is Awesome - Athens Bulldogs - 2008 Santa Clara International Invitational
Nelson Diebel - Two-Time Gold Medalist
Nelson Diebel - Two-Time Gold Medalist PostedMay 16, 2008 4:18 PM PDT Duration 00:04:28 Nelson Diebel - Two-Time Gold Medalist - 2008 Santa Clara International Invitational
Aaron Peirsol - Longhorn Aquatics
Aaron Peirsol - Longhorn Aquatics PostedMay 16, 2008 4:18 PM PDT Duration 00:03:18 Aaron Peirsol - Longhorn Aquatics - 2008 Santa Clara International Invitational
Chlorination Episode Twelve
Chlorination Episode Twelve PostedMay 16, 2008 5:44 PM PDT Duration 00:07:13 Chlorination travels to Omaha, Nebraska to be at "opening day" of the Olympic Trials venue pool build to bring you behind the scenes.
Campbell And Coughlin: 53.30 and 53.39 100 Free Bests
Sprint dam builds ahead of Beijing as Aussie teenager and American record holder spar at the Santa Clara meet in California
Discuss (0 comments)May 15, 2008Beijing here I come
Synchro swimmer Olivia Allison on how she secured her Olympic spot
FINA Doping Panel Suspends Rebeca Gusmao Two Years
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, May 15. ACCORDING to a press release posted by the Brazilian Swimming Federation, the FINA Doping Panel has elected to suspend Rebeca Gusmao for two years. The suspension d...
TYR Files Lawsuit Against Speedo, USA Swimming, Mark Schubert, Erik Vendt
LOS ANGELES, California, May 15. ACCORDING to an article published by the Los Angeles Times, TYR has filed a federal-court lawsuit against Speedo, USA Swimming, Mark Schubert and Erik Vendt. Accor...
TYR Files Lawsuit Against Speedo, USA Swimming, Mark Schubert, Erik Vendt; Lawsuit Document, Statements Included
LOS ANGELES, California, May 15. ACCORDING to an article published by the Los Angeles Times, TYR has filed a federal-court lawsuit against Speedo, USA Swimming, Mark Schubert and Erik Vendt. Accor...
TYR Takes Battle Of BodySuits To Court
TYR is suing ... well, quite a few folk, it seems: Speedo; Mark Schubert, head coach to the USA who was there when TYR founder Steve Furniss was still in his USA togs; USA Swimming; and Erik Vendt
Gusmao Gone, Says Brazil
The Brazilian Swimming Federation has released news that the FINA Doping Panel has suspended Rebeca Gusmao for two years, dating back to a July 13, 2007, anti-doping control at the Pan American Games
TYR Files Lawsuit Against Speedo, USA Swimming, Mark Schubert, Erik Vendt; Lawsuit Document, Statements Included, TYR Responds
Updated May 15, 2008 LOS ANGELES, California, May 15. ACCORDING to an article published by the Los Angeles Times, TYR has filed a federal-court lawsuit against Speedo, USA Swimming, Mark Schubert ...
Beijing here I come!
Synchro swimmer Olivia Allison on how she secured her Olympic spot
Discuss (0 comments)May 14, 2008Virginia Tech Promotes Braden Holloway to Associate Head Coach
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 14. THE Virginia Tech Athletics Department, along with swimming and diving head coach Ned Skinner, announced Wednesday the promotion of four-year assistant coach Braden Hollo...
Connor Signorin Sets U.S. National Age Group Distance Record
HIGHTSTOWN, New Jersey, May 14. COMPETING in the 15-year old age group, Peddie sophomore Connor Signorin set a National Distance Swim Record in the 3000-yard freestyle at the Clinton I. Sprout Pool. H...
Discuss (0 comments)May 13, 2008California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section Division I High School State Championships
By Brian Savard LONG BEACH, California, May 13. QUICK performances highlighted the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section Division I Championships as four records fell in one ...
