Swimming Pool Headlines
2007-2008 Toyota Grand Prix Swim Meet Series - The Ohio State University April 2008
The 2008 Toyota Grand Prix Swim Meet Series moves to The Ohio State University April 4-6, 2008.
A talented field of top American swimmers, including world record-holders Michael Phelps...
Lisbeth Trickett 23.97 50 Free at 2008 Aussie Olympic Trials
To finish off the Aussie Olympic Trials, Lisbeth Trickett (you might remember her under her maiden name, Lenton) clocked a world record 50 Free of 23.97. I can't wait for...
Swimming pool fence laws to tighten (TVNZ)
The Government's planning a shake-up of swimming pool fencing laws - the first since legislation came into force 20 years ago. Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones says since then, the number of children under six who drown in pools has been cut by nearly two-thirds.
City pools open to topless swimming (The Copenhagen Post)
A solid majority of Copenhagen's culture committee agreed Thursday to allow women to swim topless at the city's pools, reported TV2 News. Only representatives from the Danish People's Party voted against the provision.
Swimming pool fencing laws to be reviewed (Scoop.co.nz)
Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones today announced a review of the swimming pool laws, the first since they came into effect 20 years ago.
More Records at the 2008 Australian Swimming Olympic Trials
Thursday at the 2008 Australian Olympic Trials found Eamon Sullivan re-taking the 50 Freestyle record with a 21.41 in semi-finals (and now a 21.28 in finals - wow!). Lisbeth Trickett...
Great Moments in Olympic Swimming History
Some of the great moments in Olympic Swimming history, from Alfred Hajos to Misty Hyman. Am I missing some? Let me know!...
Swimming pool management in question (Laurel Outlook)
At the recommendation of the Laurel Public Works Department, the Laurel City Council put off accepting the Yellowstone Valley YMCA's proposed management contact for the city swimming pool for this summer.
World Record, Women's 400 Freestyle: 4:01.53
Federica Pellegrini of Italy, world record and a gold medal in the women's 400 meter freestyle at the 2008 LEN European Championships for Swimming, Diving and Synchronized Swimming, at The...
2008 Australia Swimming Olympic Trials - Records Keep Falling at the Australian National Championships
Stephanie Rice broke the 400IM world record a few days ago, and has now set a new 200 IM world record of 2:08.92. The men's 100-meter and 50-meter freestyle records...
2008 University and College Swimming and Diving Championships - NCAA Division I Men
This is the big one for college men, the whole season comes down to that one swim meet, the national championships. The University of Washington and the Seattle Sports Commission...
Unfair Advantage? Is the New Speedo Swim Suit, the Fastskin LZR Racer, Too Fast?
Swimnews is reporting that FINA will be meeting with Speedo officials to discuss the suit properties and material thicknesses. Why, since the suit has already been approved by FINA? Because...
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