Category: Organization
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First Ever Underwater Marathon will be on September 9, 2012
Athletes’ Performance, the Andrews Institute and HydroWorx are hosting the first organized Underwater Marathon to raise funds to help heal wounded Special Forces soldiers on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 at Tröegs Brewery in Hershey, PA. The marathon will allow individuals and corporate teams to raise money for the Eagle Fund by running 5K, 10K, half-marathon…
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Thorpe defends cost of comeback, is ready to go
Already under enormous pressure as the headline act of this week’s Australian national trials, Ian Thorpe was forced to wade into controversy today over preferential payments. But there wasn’t any, he says, “Firstly, I haven’t been paid a cent, its been clarified by a number of people that what’s been reported isn’t factual.” … “There…
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Infant Swim Safety program teaches more than just swimming
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the leading cause of death for infants and young children between the ages of one and four. Infant Swimming Resource is one program that makes sure children from six months to six years of age know what to do, should they find themselves…
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Coach Nugent defends Ian Thorpe’s funding
Australian swimming head coach Leigh Nugent today defended the financial support given to comeback stars like Ian Thorpe after rumblings within the team about favoritism ahead of the Olympics. Via AFP “I really can’t understand why they would (be upset),” Nugent told reporters ahead of crucial London Olympic selection trials in Adelaide this week. “These…
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FINA nominates five to form new Facilities Committee
Interesting news here on FINA.org: The Bureau has confirmed the creation of a Facilities Committee, formed by the following members: Joaquin Pujol (ESP), Chairman Kate McKnight (GBR), Honorary Secretary Per Rune Eknes (NOR), Member Mick Nelson (USA), Member Member from China, to be confirmed. The aim of this Committee will be to deal and update…
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Anti-doping expert: “Doping control during Olympics is a waste of resources”
Disclaimer: All translations here are done by me (Rókur à Jákupsstovu) from Danish on Ingeniøren. Please read that text if you can, to avoid possible misunderstandings. Swedish scientist and anti-doping grand old man Professor Bengt Saltin is still able to provoke people, despite of formally having retired after 40 years in the business. This week…
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Aussie swimmers angry over extra funding to comeback stars
Australian swimmers are demanding their governing body declare how much money has been spent to bankroll the return of comeback stars Ian Thorpe, Michael Klim and Libby Trickett amid rumors of “six-figure handshakes”. According to The Daily Telegraph, it is understood that in the team agreements, where rankings determine pay, Thorpe was given AUS $100,000…
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The Copa Pura Vida 2012 swim meet
Really nice video here, it seems from the Copa Pura Vida meet in Pichilemu, Chile. Those starting blocks are hard-core !
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CC photo #70: Max 5 persons on the bridge
A photo from the Stockholm leg of the 2010 FINA/Arena Swimming World Cup circuit. Sign says (in Swedish) “Max 5 personer pÃ¥ bryggan!”, which in English translates directly to “Max 5 persons on the bridge!”. Problem only that many of these didn’t really read Swedish, maybe didn’t care that much if they got wet, and…