from the AP…
A top USA Swimming official said Friday he hopes a lawsuit accusing the governing body of being in cahoots with Speedo will be resolved quickly so athletes can focus on the Beijing Olympics.
Chuck Wielgus, executive director of the national governing body, also disputed claims by California-based TYR Sport that USA Swimming and its […]
from the AP….
By PAUL NEWBERRY, AP Sports
With the Beijing Olympics less than three months away, the battle over swimsuits has turned into a lawsuit.
In a case sure to rock the swimming world, California-based TYR Sport went to federal court this week alleging that rival Speedo, manufacturer of the record-breaking “LZR Racer,” has conspired with USA […]
from th AP…
LOS ANGELES (AP) -A new challenger to the Speedo LZR Racer swimsuit is making its debut at the French Olympic trials this week.
TYR Sport is unveiling its Tracer Rise suit, which some swimmers have been competing in since January. Speedo unveiled its suit in February. The suits are made of polyurethane woven fabric […]
From the Associated Press…
MANCHESTER, England (AP) -The Speedo LZR Racer swimsuit is making such a splash in the pool that U.S. coach Mark Schubert believes every record in the sport could fall at the Beijing Olympics.
Since the suit was unveiled in February, 19 long-course world records have been set and four short-course marks. The new […]
Italy coach criticizes move as ‘technological doping’
from the Associated Press…
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - If the current trend continues, world records could become the norm after the International Swimming Federation ruled Speedo’s new high-tech LZR Racer suit is legal.
The LZR has been worn for 18 of the 19 world records set since it was introduced in […]
As the season officially kicks off this weekend, I thought a few tips were in order.
1. Don’t fight the water. Relax and swim as streamlined as possible.
2. Know the course. Remember, the fastest line is a straight line (don’t zig zag or you can easily add 25% to your swim)
3. Learn more than one stroke […]
Swim officials to tackle suit issue
By Derek Parr, Reuters Posted: 2008-03-24 13:44:55
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (Reuters) - Top swimming officials are to have talks with manufacturers next month after a cascade of world records have been set using bodysuits.
From the United States to Australia via Eindhoven, 11 world records have been set since February […]
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) - Michael Phelps opened the Olympic year with two victories at the Southern California Grand Prix, swimming his best times in the 100- and 500-yard freestyles Saturday night.
Most of you have probably heard or seen the story already, but this video is awesome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtDJ3NGFrRE
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