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. USA collegiate championship season is here.....dates, locations and links to result The 6 university championships in the USA are this month, and after this weekend half will be done. In general, the meets get faster as the month progresses; however, each meet is the final meet for the division to which it corresponds. Two of the meets are this weekend, while one was swum last weekend. The other 3 will be held the final two weekends of March. Meet dates and locations (with links from past or current meets)...
Doha organizers gearing up for 2014 FINA Short Course World Championships LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND--A delegation from FINA visited Doha, Qatar earlier this week to review preparations for the 2014 Short Course Worlds. In FINA's post on the visit, the dates for the 12th edition of the championships are listed as December 10-14, 2014. http://www.fina.org/H2O/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3547 http://www.gulf-times.com/sport/192/details/344569/fina-pleased-with-2014-world-c%E2%80%99ships-preparation
David Boudia, Missy Franklin, and Maggie Steffens are 3 of 6 Olympians nominated for AAU Sullivan Award Honor Roll for USA Olympians by Jason Devaney Missy Franklin, who was 17 during the London 2012 Olympic Games, was one of the stars of the entire U.S. Olympic squad. She earned five medals — four gold and a bronze. “The summer just went perfect,” Franklin said. “I can't imagine a better way for it to have gone. It was the time of my life, it was more fun than I've ever had...
FINA Development programme 2013 kicks off in Bermuda The first clinic of 2013 was organised by the Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association in Hamilton from February 19-23, 2013. Swimming expert Mancer Roberts from the Bahamas conducted the clinic for 17 enthusiastic swimming officials (intermediate level). The five-day course focused on duties of officials and various positions on pool deck (timekeeper, clerk of course, referee, starter, inspector of turns, stroke judge, finish judge, etc.). Both theory and practice sessions were held.
After thrilling Eilat race, 10km World Cup 2013 heads to Cancun After producing thrilling performances in Eilat (ISR) on March 1, the world's finest marathon swimmers will head to Mexico for the fourth leg of the FINA 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup 2013, set to take place in Cancun Bay on April 13. World-class swimmers will take the plunge in the tropical ocean's pristine waters for a two-hour effort. Cancun is part of the FINA 10km annual circuit for the fifth time, having made its first appearance on the World...
200 Swimmers in 2nd St. Lucia ASA Development Meet With almost 200 swimmers participating from all swim clubs in St Lucia the Saint Lucia Amateur Swimming Association (SLASA) hosted a very successful 2nd Development Meet for 2013 at the Rodney Heights Aquatic Centre on February 3rd, 2013. The AA Challenge meet is designed to encourage all swimmers to swim for best times in all strokes and is continuation of a series of development meets designed to encourage swimmers to compete on a regular basis and to allow swimmers to achieve...
PRESS RELEASE | COMMUNIQUÉ For Immediate Release / Pour diffusion immédiate New High Performance Director brings proven approach from U.K. OTTAWA –John Atkinson had many highlights in his 12-year career with British Swimming. Among the memorable perks: sitting with Prince Harry during a morning heat session at the 2012 Paralympics in London. The Prince wasn’t just there for a photo op. Atkinson, who was National Performance Director (Paralympic) for the U.K. team, says he took a keen interest in the team. “Whether it was the athletes, coaches or staff, he...
2012 World Cup winner Ana Marcela Cunha (BRA) was the best among women in Eilat (ISR) Lausanne (SUI), March 4, 2013 – The city of Eilat (ISR) welcomed 65 participants (33 men and 32 women) from 16 countries on March 1 for the third leg of the FINA 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup 2013. Christian Reichert (GRE), who finished second of the 2012 World Cup series, took out the men’s race in 1h53m29s50. Reichert beat compatriot and 2012 Olympic silver medallist over the distance Thomas Lurz, second with a time...
The Pirouettes of Texas to Host 2013 U.S. Open in Irving Championships to be held at North Lake College Natatorium, July 9-13 INDIANAPOLIS -- USA Synchro has announced that the Pirouettes of Texas Synchronized Swimming Club will host the 2013 U.S. Open Synchronized Swimming Championships in Irving, Texas, July 9-13. "We are really excited to be headed to Texas," USA Synchro Executive Director Julie Fabsik-Swarts said. "The Pirouettes and the local organizing team have been wonderful in meeting all of the needs of the athletes and officials. I expect it...
