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Grant Johnston

josh — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 12:04:57 +0000

An article about Grant Johnston’s solo attempt across the Sound.

New York Times Swimming Article

josh — Mon, 29 May 2006 14:24:37 +0000

Fascinating New York Times article about Lewis Gordon Pugh who set a world record for the longest swim in ice water — 1,200 meters in 23 minutes 50 seconds.

Thanks to Charlie Gulotta who submitted the article.

Video of Underwater Breaststroke Pullout

josh — Thu, 03 Nov 2005 02:11:13 +0000

Swimmingworldmagazine.com posted an article and excellent video demonstrating the new breaststroke pullout. You could also read the specifics regarding the new rule at the USMS website.

Swimming on TV

josh — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 12:36:04 +0000

The Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool: Australia vs. United States will be televised on WNBC at 4:00 – 6:00 PM EST on August 6^th (Part 1) and 12:30 – 2:00 PM EST on August 7^th (Part 2).

In the News

josh — Wed, 27 Jul 2005 02:56:18 +0000

Pace Clock Goggles

josh — Sat, 23 Jul 2005 20:16:11 +0000

When swimmers want to improve their speed in the pool, checking a wristwatch can take up precious time.

A Welsh design graduate has come up with a solution — by creating a device that displays race time and laps completed inside a pair of goggles.

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Ouch!

josh — Fri, 22 Jul 2005 18:38:18 +0000

American Diver Injured at Championships

FINA Votes To Allow One Dolphin Kick on Breaststroke Starts and Turns

josh — Fri, 22 Jul 2005 11:59:26 +0000

As we predicted back in January, FINA has overwhelmingly approved a recommendation by its Technical Committee to permit one downward dolphin kick on the start and each turn in the breaststroke.

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More Updates

josh — Tue, 12 Jul 2005 01:58:30 +0000