News Articles
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Vanderkaay lowers pool record on opening night of Charlotte UltraSwim
by USA Swimming - Fri May 15 17:31:02 -0400 2009
Two-time Olympian Peter Vanderkaay (Rochester, Mich.) lowered the pool record in the men's 1500m freestyle on the first night of the Charlotte UltraSwim. read more
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Peirsol ready for Charlotte UltraSwim
by Paul Newberry/AP - Thu May 14 13:28:25 -0400 2009
Aaron Peirsol can't remember the last time he lost in a final of the 100-meter backstroke. read more
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Phelps returns from suspension, ready to race
by Paul Newberry - USOC via AP - Tue May 05 15:47:05 -0400 2009
Michael Phelps' three-month suspension from competition is now over and he marked the occasion like any other day: He woke up late and headed to the pool. read more
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Michael Phelps trying out new freestyle technique
by Rachel Cohen - Wed Apr 22 18:26:28 -0400 2009
Michael Phelps is following up his record performance at the Beijing Olympics by changing some of the swimming technique that carried him to eight gold medals. read more
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Roof being lifted into place at 2012 Olympic site
by Associated Press - Tue Mar 31 13:48:41 -0400 2009
A sweeping, wave-shaped roof has begun to be lifted into place on the Olympic aquatics center that will be used for the 2012 London Games. read more
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Rising Stars to Compete in Two World Cup Events
Mon Mar 16 12:38:10 -0400 2009
Continuing its efforts to develop young swimmers for success on the international stage, USA Swimming has announced that it will enter a team of 46 swimmers, aged 18 and under, in the 2009 World Cup. read more
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Phelps on the Today Show: "It was a bad mistake"
by NBC Today Show - Fri Mar 13 17:54:26 -0400 2009
Michael Phelps appeared on the Today Show this morning, speaking for the first time about his recent controversy with Matt Lauer. read more
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Olympic Gold Medalist Heads to Capitol Hill to Promote Water Safety Initiative
by Jamie Olsen, USA Swimming - Thu Mar 12 00:00:00 -0400 2009
Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer Cullen Jones will be on Capitol Hill Thursday (March 12) advocating for the USA Swimming Foundation's innovative water safety and swimming education initiative, Make A Splash. read more
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Shanteau gets year's best time in 200 breaststroke
by The Associated Press - Sat Mar 07 00:00:00 -0500 2009
Eric Shanteau won the 200-meter breaststroke Saturday at the Austin Grand Prix in a time of 2:09.97, the fastest in the world this year. read more
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Shanteau wins 100-meter breaststroke in Austin
by The Associated Press - Fri Mar 06 17:56:23 -0500 2009
Eric Shanteau swam a personal best to win the 100-meter breaststroke at the at the Austin Grand Prix on Friday night. read more
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Torres wins first competition after Beijing
by Jim Vertuno - The Associated Press - Fri Mar 06 11:01:33 -0500 2009
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The grand dame of American swimming returned to the pool with a splash, a win and a smile. read more
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Torres to compete for first time since Beijing
by Associated Press - Wed Mar 04 11:26:43 -0500 2009
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Forty-one-year-old Dara Torres isn't ready for retirement. read more
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105 years later, Australia claims Olympic medals
Thu Feb 26 23:40:00 -0500 2009
SYDNEY(AP) Australia is claiming four new Olympic medals - 105 years after they were awarded to the United States. read more
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Phelps will return in May at Charlotte UltraSwim
by MIKE CRANSTON (AP) - Tue Feb 24 00:00:00 -0500 2009
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Meeting between FINA and swimwear manufacturers
by FINA - Fri Feb 20 00:00:00 -0500 2009
FINA held today a meeting in Lausanne with representatives of 16 swimwear manufacturers in order to examine amendments of the current ‘FINA Requirements for Swimwear Approval'. read more