News Articles
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Amazing Moments in Olympic History: Johnny Weissmuller
by Taylor Carlson - Wed Nov 18 16:44:50 -0500 2009
Peter John "Johnny" Weissmuller is an Olympic freestyle swimming icon. He won five Olympic gold medals set 67 world records and never lost a race in his career. read more
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Hardy Breaks World Record as the FINA World Cup in Berlin Concludes
by USA Swimming - Sun Nov 15 00:00:00 -0500 2009
USA had a strong night in the water Sunday at the FINA World Cup in Berlin. Jessica Hardy broke her own world record and won gold in the women's 50m breast while Michael Phelps, Peter Marshall Lauren Driscoll and Whitney Myers all claimed silver medals. read more
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Phelps makes 200 butterfly final in Berlin
by Associated Press - Sat Nov 14 13:14:04 -0500 2009
Michael Phelps qualified for the 200-meter butterfly final on Saturday at a short-course World Cup meet. read more
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Hardy, Marshall and Myers Take Home Silver at the FINA World Cup in Berlin
by USA Swimming - Sat Nov 14 00:00:00 -0500 2009
USA took home three silvers at the FINA World Cup in Berlin. Jessica Hardy, Peter Marshall and Whitney Myers each took home hardware, while Michael Phelps finished fourth, just outside of medal contention, in the men's 200m fly with a time of 1:52.26. read more
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Olympian Rebecca Soni and other Top Swimmers to Compete at the Minnesota Grand Prix of Swimming, November 13-15
by Karen Linhart - USA Swimming; Inc. - Fri Nov 13 00:00:00 -0500 2009
Top U.S. swimmers, including Olympic gold medalist Rebecca Soni and World Championship silver medalist Tyler Clary, will compete today in the first USA Swimming Grand Prix event of the 2009-10 season - the Minnesota Grand Prix. read more
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Junior team wins one silver and two bronze medals on first night of the FINA World Cup in Stockholm
by USA Swimming - Thu Nov 12 11:50:43 -0500 2009
Michael Phelps, who is competing in Stockholm as a National Team representative to the Youth Team, took home a bronze medal. read more
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Hardy beats own world record in 50 breaststroke
by Malin Rising - Associated Press - Wed Nov 11 00:00:00 -0500 2009
Wearing a torn swimsuit, Jessica Hardy broke her own world record in the women's 50-meter breaststroke by nearly half a second Wednesday at a short-course World Cup meet. read more
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Phelps to lead 46 rising stars as Team USA preps for World Cup action
by USA Swimming - Tue Nov 10 10:46:06 -0500 2009
Swimmers on USA Swimming's 2009 National Youth World Cup Team will begin competition at the FINA World Cup event in Stockholm, Sweden on Tuesday, November 10 as well as 14-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps. read more
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Phelps to test shape, old suits at World Cup meet
by Associated Press - Mon Nov 09 15:51:14 -0500 2009
Michael Phelps is scheduled to compete at the World Cup in Stockholm, Sweden for the 100-meter freestyle and backstrode plus the individual medley on Tuesday. read more
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American swimming stars to take on European select team at the 2009 Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool
by USA Swimming - Thu Oct 22 10:07:14 -0400 2009
The top swimmers from three European nations will gather to take on Team USA in the Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool, December 18-19 in Manchester, England. read more
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USA Swimming Foundation announces nominees for the 2009 Golden Goggle Awards
by USA Swimming - Fri Oct 16 12:25:29 -0400 2009
The USA Swimming Foundation today released the nominations for the Golden Goggle Awards, a star-studded awards gala celebrating the accomplishments of top American swimmers in 2009. read more
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Torres needs major knee surgery, out 12-18 months
by Paul Newberry - AP - Thu Oct 08 00:00:00 -0400 2009
Dara Torres overcame staggering odds to make the U.S. Olympic swim team in her 40s. Now, an even bigger challenge awaits. read more
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Rio cancels swimming event over lack of funding
by Andrew Dampf - AP - Tue Sep 29 00:00:00 -0400 2009
A World Cup swimming event scheduled for Rio de Janeiro next month has been canceled after organizers failed to come up with enough funding. read more
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USA Swimming Names Ryan Lochte Athlete of the Year
by USA Swimming - Sun Sep 20 20:40:03 -0400 2009
Ttwo-time Olympian Ryan Lochte was named USA Swimming’s Athlete of the Year at the U.S Aquatic Sports Banquet on Saturday. read more
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2009 Convention- USA Swimming President's Address
by USA Swimming - Sun Sep 20 20:27:54 -0400 2009
USA Swimming President, Chuck Wielgus gives his annual address. Here is the text. read more