Month: April 2015
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Katinka Hosszu emerges from depression to become swimming’s Iron Lady
It’s July 28, 2012. What turns out to be the night of the most scrutinized 100 meters of swimming at the London Olympics. China’s Ye Shiwen, 16, covers the final two lengths of the eight-length 400m individual medley in 58.68 seconds, a time that didn’t seem possible for a woman. Ye destroyed those closing 100…
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Campus reacts to suspension of WKU swim and dive programs
After a months-long investigation into a hazing scandal Western Kentucky University was rocked by the announcement that the swim and dive program had been suspended for five years. Pictures on the swim and dive team’s Facebook page shows members huddled together during a match. But now, the team is torn apart in the wake of…
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Michael Phelps confirms he’s aiming to swim at 2016 Olympics
An emotional and rejuvenated Michael Phelps confirmed Wednesday what the swimming world had long assumed — he’ll try to add to his record total of 22 Olympic medals at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro. Phelps made his Olympic intentions plain the day before his return to competition after a six-month suspension for drunk driving. He’ll swim…
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Graphic Details Released In WKU Swim Team Probe
This morning, President Ransdell and Athletic Director Todd Stewart informed coaches and swimmers about their decision to suspend the team for five years. We reached out to President Ransdell for additional comments, but did not receive a reply. However, an e-mail was addressed to WKU faculty and staff, saying the action is both prudent and…
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A Day in the Life of Grovesy #AusChamps15
We gave Madeline Groves a GoPro and an objective to film her day at the National Champs last week. Here’s the result. Courtesy of Australian Dolphins Swim Team on YouTube
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MSAA Swim for MS – Get Started!
Swim for MS is a national fundraiser in which volunteers create their own swim challenge while recruiting online donations to support the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA). Swim for MS is unique because you can create and arrange your own special Swim activity, participating individually or recruiting other swim enthusiasts to form a team.
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WKU Student Reactions
The WKU Men’s and Women’s Swim and Dive teams have been suspended due to hazing allegations. WKU student opinions are all over the place when it comes down to whether the university made the right decision.
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WKU suspends swimming & diving program for 5 years
After complaints of hazing, sexual assault and drug use from a former team member prompted police and Title IX investigations into Western Kentucky University’s swimming and diving teams, the school on Tuesday announced a 5-year suspension of the program. According to a news release from WKU, Title IX Coordinator Huda Melky found evidence of violations…
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Underwater hockey: Is it a sport?
Underwater hockey. Underwater WHAT? It’s hockey. Only it happens underwater. What’s so complicated about that? Some people think it means hockey sticks and (somehow) ice, but as a group of local players showed us, that’s not the case. Here’s what it does mean: Underwater hockey involves six person teams wearing snorkels, masks and fins. They…