Swimming World Newsletter - Exclusive: Michael Phelps Interview - September 14, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 7:05 PM
 A Semi-Monthly Wrap-up of News from Around the World by Sports Publications Intl. September 14, 2011 |
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SwimmingWorld.TV Exclusive: Michael Phelps Talks About Evolution of His Swim School and Training for Olympics
SAN DIEGO, California. MICHAEL Phelps stopped by the SwimmingWorld.TV booth last week at the American Swimming Coaches Association's clinic to talk about promoting his swim school and training for the Olympics.
Commonwealth Youth Games: New Zealand Has Strong Day to Close Meet
ISLE OF MAN. THE short course meter Commonwealth Youth Games came to a close with New Zealand putting together a strong evening.
All Africa Games: South Africa Nearly Sweeps Gold on Final Day
MAPUTO, Mozambique. THE All Africa Games came to a close with South Africa dominating on the final day.
South Africa's Mandy Loots set a meet record in the women's200 fly with a winning time of 2:12.46. Teammate Bianca Meyer finished second in 2:16.66, while Algeria's Sarah Hadj earned third in 2:20.61.
Pan Pacific Para-Swimming Championships: Jessica Long Sets Fourth World Record in Five Tries
EDMONTON, Canada. THE United States stacked another 15 medals onto its tally on the fourth night of competition at the Pan Pacific Para-Swimming Championships.
Jose Finkel Trophy: Cecilia Biagioli Sets Meet Record to Close Competition
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil. THE Jose Finkel Trophy competition came to a close with a meet record taking a tumble during the last finals session.
USA Swimming Announces Pan-American Games Team
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado. Forty-eight swimmers will represent Team USA at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, from October 14-30, 2011. The U.S. swim team includes eight members of this summer's FINA World Championship roster and 10 swimmers from the 2011 World University Games team. The pool competition will take place October 15-21 and the 10K open water race will be held October 22 in nearby Puerto Vallarta.
USA Swimming to Face off Against European All-Stars at Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool, Dec. 16-17 in Atlanta
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado. USA Swimming will host a battle between top U.S. swimmers and a team of European All-Stars at the fifth Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool December 16-17 in Atlanta. The competition will take place at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center.
USA Swimming Executive Director Chuck Wielgus on Medical Leave Due to Cancer Surgery Complications
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado. JUST days before the United States Aquatics Sports Convention is to begin in Jacksonville, Fla., Swimming World has learned that USA Swimming Executive Director Chuck Wielgus is currently on medical leave due to complications from cancer surgery.
A3 Performance Poll of the Week
PHOENIX, Arizona. Swimming World wants to know what you think and offers you the chance to participate in our weekly poll.
USA Swimming Diversity Specialist Ben Sheppard Fired, Suspended by Club, Under Cloud of Controversy
OAKLAND, California. ACCORDING to the East Bay Express, Oakland Undercurrent swim coach Ben Sheppard, who also served as a USA Swimming Diversity Specialist, has been fired from his position with USA Swimming and suspended by his swim club.
Private Pools Contending With Disabilities Act Requirements
ATLANTA, Georgia. AS evidenced by some reporting in Atlanta, some private pools are concerned with a new implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, many private pools that hold public swim meets from time to time are reconsidering the practice.
USA Swimming Announces National Team; National Youth Team
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado. USA Swimming today announced the swimmers named to the 2011-2012 USA Swimming National Team. The roster features a total of 109 swimmers, including 2011 World Championships gold medalists Ryan Lochte (Daytona Beach, Fla.), Missy Franklin (Centennial, Colo.), Michael Phelps (Baltimore, Md.) and Elizabeth Beisel (Saunderstown, R.I.).
USA High School News and Results
PHOENIX, Arizona. GET the results of your favorite school in our High School News section of our website.
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What you'll find in the September 2011 issue of
Swimming World  | Feature Articles:
LET THE HYPE BEGIN! After what took place at the World Championships in Shanghai, the hype for London will now build and build,eventually hitting a crescendo when July rolls around.
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What you'll find in the September 2011 issue of Swimming Technique  | Feature Articles:
HOW THEY TRAIN
TESSA DOVER and ANNIE PERIZZOLO |
What you'll find in the September 2011 issue of SWIM Magazine  | Feature Articles:
DRYSIDE TRAINING
Swim Exercises to Do at Home | | |
