News Articles
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Phelps and 'Great Haul of China' take AP awards
by PAUL NEWBERRY, AP - Mon Dec 22 18:35:49 -0500 2008
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High-tech swim suits could get makeover
by GRAHAM DUNBAR, AP - Mon Dec 22 18:25:53 -0500 2008
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FINA Information on the update of the swimwear approval procedures
by FINA - Mon Dec 22 16:53:19 -0500 2008
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3-Time World Swimming Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist Named 200,000th Taglit-Birthright Israel Participant
by Taglit-Birthright Israel - Mon Dec 22 16:24:26 -0500 2008
Taglit-Birthright Israel today announced that three-time World Champion swimmer and Olympic gold medalist Ben Wildman-Tobriner will serve as the program's 200,000th participant on a trip arriving in Israel on December 29, 2008. read more
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Short Course Juniors wraps up in Austin
Sun Dec 14 00:00:00 -0500 2008
The 2008 Speedo Short Course Junior Championships drew to a close Saturday in Austin, Texas. Amber McDermott of Salmon Bay collected her fourth win of the meet on day 3, taking first in the women's 1650-yard free with a time of 16:02.79. read more
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Phelps draws fans in New York as book released
by RACHEL COHEN - Tue Dec 09 20:48:00 -0500 2008
NEW YORK(AP) Michael Phelps is thrilled all the attention he received during the Beijing Olympics raised the profile of his sport. Some people, though, were sick of all the coverage. read more
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Phelps book signing draws long line of fans
by RACHEL COHEN - Tue Dec 09 17:00:00 -0500 2008
NEW YORK(AP) The first fan arrived not long after midnight, 12 hours before Michael Phelps would be signing copies of his new book. read more
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Phelps recalls early years, Olympics in new book
by By BETH HARRIS - Tue Dec 09 00:51:00 -0500 2008
The closest Michael Phelps' bid for an unprecedented eight Olympic gold medals came to being ruined was on one turn when he wasn't even in the pool. read more
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DeScenza Victorious on Final Night of 2008 Short Course Nationals
by USA Swimming - Mon Dec 08 10:50:05 -0500 2008
Mary DeScenza (Naperville, Ill.) set two Championship records Saturday on the final night of competition at the 2008 ConocoPhillips USA Swimming Short Course Nationals Championships. read more
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Three Championship Records Fall at 2008 ConocoPhillips USA Swimming Short Course National Championships
by Karen Linhart - Fri Dec 05 10:33:52 -0500 2008
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Olympians face off in Atlanta
by USA Swimming - Thu Dec 04 11:08:37 -0500 2008
America's top swimmers are back in action this week, Dec. 4-6, at the 2008 ConocoPhillips USA Swimming Short Course National Championships in Atlanta, Ga. read more
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Olympic swimmer Beard sues tanning salon company
Wed Dec 03 20:18:00 -0500 2008
LOS ANGELES(AP) Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard has sued a tanning salon company in California, claiming it used her name and likeness without permission. read more
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Michael Phelps Wins Sports Illustrated's 2008 Sportsman of the Year Award
by USOC - Tue Dec 02 13:39:45 -0500 2008
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Swimmer Michael Phelps (Baltimore, Md.) was named the 2008 Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated earlier today and became the first Olympian to win the prestigious award since speedskaters Bonnie Blair... read more
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Phelps and Coughlin Earn Top Honors at Golden Goggle Awards
by USA Swimming - Tue Nov 18 10:54:51 -0500 2008
Olympic champions Michael Phelps (Baltimore, Md.) and Natalie Coughlin (Vallejo, Calif.) were in attendance to accept top honors tonight at the USA Swimming Foundation's Golden Goggle Awards. Phelps and Coughlin took home the awards... read more
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Too Hot to Burn Out
by USOC via AP - Sat Nov 15 17:42:13 -0500 2008
(STOCKHOLM, Sweden) Before sinking into an intended retirement, American Peter Marshall sets his second world record of the week in the 100-meter backstroke. read more