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Is Thorpe foxing or genuinely nervous ?

Mar 13, 2012

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in Competition, Gossip

The Sydney Morning Herald reports that Thorpe looked surprised to see a throng of media awaiting his arrival in Adelaide, and quotes him for saying he is nervous. But The Daily Telegraph has this interesting article speculating that it might be all part of a plan, too keep expectation as low as possible, to minimize pressure.

Training in Switzerland was not just a way of avoiding media attention, it was the perfect hideout from spies trying to catch of glimpse of how hard he was training and what times he was posting.

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Missy Franklin wins Colorado Sportswoman of the Year

Mar 13, 2012

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in Gossip

At the 38th annual Sportswomen of Colorado Awards on March 11, Missy Franklin won big one. Read Denver Post
Phelps puts his $1.4 million Baltimore apartment up for sale

Mar 13, 2012

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in Gossip

Real Estalker reportsÂ that Michael Phelps’ waterfront condominium in Baltimore is for sale, a 4-floor 4,080 square feet townhouse in a semi-separate enclave of a large residential apartment complex called The Crescent at Fells Point in Baltimore harbor, complete with 2-car ground floor garage, 3 bedrooms and 3 full and 2 half bathrooms, whereof 1 of the bedrooms is a “luxe master suite with spa bath”. Asking price shows as by request only on the agent’s website, but listed between a pair of properties priced at $1,075,000 and $1,475,000 respectively. Via Curbed
Magnussen aims for around 47.2 in the 100 freestyle at Australian Trials

Mar 13, 2012

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in Competition

It is hard to imagine the fastest swimmer in the world ever flying under the radar, but world 100 meter freestyle champion James Magnussen believes the hype surrounding Ian Thorpe’s comeback will allow him to thrive at the Australian Olympic trials in Adelaide starting Thursday. While aiming for a time better than the 47.49 from the 4×100 relay in Shanghai.

“I think anything better than the time at the world champs last year would be pretty imposing … anywhere down to around 47.2 is pretty realistic and would send out pretty strong warning signs to the rest of the world,” Magnussen said.

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London calling

Mar 13, 2012

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in Competition

Nice shot by Eamon Sullivan here on Instagram, with comment “It begins”
Infant Swim Safety program teaches more than just swimming

Mar 13, 2012

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in Organization, Safety

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 in danger while in the water. Via ABC News 4
Gemma Spofforth unimpressed by ‘awful’ London Aquatics Centre lights

Mar 12, 2012

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in Competition

British Olympic swimmer Gemma Spofforth says the lights in the London Olympic Aquatics Centre are ‘awful’ and make it difficult to swim backstroke. “We think it’s the lights. We figured out they’re misplaced a little bit; they go in a V so when you try and follow the lines (of the parallel roof panels) you follow the lights.” The problem first came to light at last week’s British Gas Swimming Championships when Lizzie Simmonds was visibly circling the lane in her lane in the semi-final of the 100m backstroke. Or as SwimNews put it, even on the ropes

Read more here on Metro
Dara Torres training video courtesy of REFUEL

Mar 12, 2012

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in Science, Training

Great video here featuring Dara Torres, who together with five other 2012 USA Swimming team hopefuls and other prominent US athletes is backing the new REFUEL | “got chocolate milk?â„¢” campaign. You know, there is science supporting refueling with chocolate milk, and it is delicious also. Via The Sacramento Bee.
Behold the Jacqueline Bradley Boat Dress

Mar 12, 2012

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in Fun, Wow

Jacqueline Bradley is a Canberra based artist who makes sculptural objects, exploring ways of engaging with the surround environment, ideas of home and a sense of place.

This particular work of art, a dress with a built-in inflatable raft, was on display as part of an exhibit called The Outdoors Type at Canberra Contemporary Art Space back in 2011.

(Image courtesy of Jacqueline Bradley, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0)