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USA Swimming to announce 2016 Olympic Trials site; Ryan Lochte show falls flat in debut; and more swimming links
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013Read this week’s top swimming stories in our midweek links.
Missy Franklin wins AAU Sullivan Award; Katie Ledecky swims to world's top time in 800 free; and more
Wednesday, April 17th, 2013Read this week’s top swimming stories in our midweek links.
Ex-swim coach Rick Curl pleads guilty to sexually abusing girl in the 1980s
Thursday, February 21st, 2013Renowned ex-swim coach Rick Curl pleaded guilty Thursday to sexually abusing a minor decades ago.
USA Swimming bans Loudoun County swim coach for sexual misconduct
Sunday, February 17th, 2013Michael Pliuskatis is the region’s third swim coach to be banned recently by USA Swimming for sexual misconduct.
Missy Franklin, Dana Vollmer win on day one of Orlando Grand Prix
Friday, February 15th, 2013Missy Franklin and Dana Vollmer kick things off at the Orlando Grand Prix on Thursday night.
D.C. area is proving to be one of swimming’s deepest talent pools
Monday, December 24th, 2012Summer leagues provide foundation for a competitive structure that has produced Olympic medalists.
Katie Ledecky nominated for two Golden Goggle awards
Monday, November 12th, 2012The 2012 Golden Goggle Awards are a week away. Vote for your favorites online.
Rick Curl banned for life by USA Swimming over improper relationship
Wednesday, September 19th, 2012Rick Curl banned for life by USA Swimming.
USA Swimming releases timeline of Rick Curl investigation
Wednesday, September 19th, 2012Less than an hour after issuing a lifetime ban to former Curl-Burke head coach Rick Curl, USA Swi cialis cheapest price mming has released their timeline of events regarding the investigation into the allegations of sexual abuse in the 1980s from Curl’s former swimmer Kelly Davies Currin. According to the timeline, Curl informed USA Swimming [...]
Prominent local swim coach Rick Curl banned for life over improper relationship [updated 09/19 at 15:05]
Wednesday, September 19th, 2012Rick Curl, founder of the club formerly known as Curl-Burke, receives lifetime ban from USA Swimming.
USA Swimming denies cover-up with former coach
Wednesday, September 19th, 2012USA Swimming issues statement regarding a lawsuit against former national team coach Mark Schubert.
USA Swimming: Major progress since abuse scandal
Monday, September 17th, 2012USA Swimming reports on the two-year progress of its athlete protection program.
Phelps settles for another runner-up at Charlotte
Saturday, May 12th, 2012Phelps fails to find the top of the podium in his last Grand Prix race. Soni, Shanteau continue to impress in the breaststroke events.
USA Swimming will allow hand signals to accommodate deaf athletes at Olympic trials
Thursday, April 19th, 2012USA Swimming decided Thursday to allow hand signals to be used at the U.S. Olympic Trials in July to accomodate deaf swimmers at the start of their races, reversing the organization’s decision, issued less than 48 hours earlier.
Michael Phelps thrives while Ryan Lochte labors at Indianapolis Grand Prix swimming meet
Sunday, April 1st, 2012Michael Phelps claims his third gold medal and fourth overall at the Indianapolis Grand Prix, winning the 200-meter individual medley final on Saturday.
Michael Phelps impresses in 400 individual medley at Indianapolis Grand Prix
Saturday, March 31st, 2012After swearing he had given up the event, Michael Phelps wins the 400 individual medley final at the Indianapolis Grand Prix.
Dara Torres, 44, impresses in heats at Indy
Friday, March 30th, 2012Dara Torres, 44, posted the the second-fastest qualifying time in the 50-meter freestyle heats.
Indianapolis Grand Prix swimming: Brendan Hansen, Ed Moses lead parade out retirement and back into pool
Friday, March 30th, 2012The Indianapolis Grand Prix showcases a handful of former retirees, including Brendan Hansen and Ed Moses, preparing for another Olympic run. Michael Phelps (shown) also took part.
Phelps bests Lochte for third win at Austin Grand Prix
Monday, January 16th, 2012It may be a bit too early to determine who will have the edge in London this year between Phelps and Lochte. Both are swimming at high levels, despite taxing training schedules, but we do know that this weekend, Phelps got the better of Lochte in several events. Also competing on Sunday were RMSC’s Jack Conger and Sarah Haase, as well as former SNOW swimmer Matt McLean.
Locals looking for Trials cuts at a star-studded Austin Grand Prix
Thursday, January 12th, 2012Potomac Valley swimmers will be competing this weekend in Austin, Texas this weekend, in USA Swimming’s Austin Grand Prix.
Racing towards a London showdown, Phelps, Lochte back in the pool
Friday, November 11th, 2011This weekend, November 11-13, swim fans will see two heavyweights going at it in the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center pool at the 2011 Minneapolis Grand Prix, hosted by USA Swimming, as Lochte and Phelps face off in four events.
Kendall is pure gold at 2011 Pan Am Games
Monday, November 7th, 2011Fairfax native Amanda Kendall earned four gold medals at the 2011 Pan American, which took place October 15-22 and were held in Guadalajara, Mexico at the brand new Scotiabank Aquatics Center.
Ledecky, Katis lead strong Curl-Burke showing at Junior Nationals
Saturday, August 13th, 2011Katie Ledecky won three events at the USA Swimming Junior National Championships this week, setting a meet record in the girls’ 1500 free, while Chuck Katis posted three top-five swims.
Chloe Sutton dominates at Missouri Grand Prix
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010The Missouri Grand Prix was held this past weekend at the Mizzou Aquatic Center in Columbia, Mo., and there were plenty of notable swims. Here is a rundown of the biggest swims from the event. Chloe Sutton continued her dominance in the Grand Prix series with another first place meet finish. Her best races included [...]
