News Articles
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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
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Wiegus gives State of the Sport speech
by USA Swimming - Sat Sep 19 00:00:00 -0400 2009
At his annual State of the Sport speech on Saturday, USA Swimming Executive Director Chuck Wielgus shared the organizational successes over the past year, while sharply focusing on the challenges ahead in the next year. read more
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USA Swimming Adopts October 1 Ban
by USA Swimming - Sat Sep 19 00:00:00 -0400 2009
At its annual Convention on Saturday, over 400 USA Swimming Delegates, representing swim clubs from all 50 states, voted overwhelmingly for early implementation of a ban on high-tech swimsuits read more
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391 doping control tests – all negative
by FINA - Tue Sep 08 00:00:00 -0400 2009
Following the conclusion of the entire analysis procedure, FINA is pleased to announce that 391 doping control tests were conducted in Rome (ITA) with the occasion of the 13th FINA World Championships and all were negativ read more
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USA Swimming Records Largest Single-Year Membership Growth in 2009
by USA Swimming - Wed Sep 02 12:51:44 -0400 2009
Athlete Membership Increases 11.2 percent, Marking Largest Bump Since First Numbers Recorded in 1986 read more
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USA Swimming names 2009-2010 National Team Roster
by USA Swimming - Fri Aug 28 12:41:25 -0400 2009
USA Swimming has released the roster of swimmers named to the 2009-2010 National Team. read more
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Cullen Jones Makes a Splash in Kansas City
by USA Swimming - Wed Aug 26 00:00:00 -0400 2009
Cullen Jones recently concluded the fourth stop of the Cullen Jones Make a Splash event series in Kansas City. read more
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Amazing Moments in Olympic History: Michael Phelps
by Christie Succop - Wed Aug 19 12:00:00 -0400 2009
Last summer at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, Michael Phelps went from being a swimmer from Baltimore to becoming a worldwide phenomenon. read more
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U.S. Olympic Committee Taps Two USA Swimming Clubs as "Professional and Post Grad Training Centers"
by USA Swimming - Mon Aug 17 00:00:00 -0400 2009
In an effort to increase the training opportunities for elite post-graduate swimmers, the U.S. Olympic Committee has tapped two existing USA Swimming Clubs as “U.S. Olympic Committee Professional and Post Grad Training Centers read more
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Michael Phelps: Golden memories
by Brian Peloza - Fri Aug 14 10:42:32 -0400 2009
What Michael Phelps did during the 2008 Olympics in Beijing is unlikely to ever fade. Looking back a year later, Phelps's peers recall it as a perfect performance. read more