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Hackett's record stands despite suits

Associated Press

Grant Hackett was on a surfing trip in Nicaragua last weekend when he got a text message from his mother-in-law that stunned him: His eight-year-old world record in the 1,500-meter freestyle had stood the test of time.

Story | Conversation | August 07, 2009

Nay leaves worlds after tragedy

Associated Press

Australia's Meagen Nay will return home from the world swimming championships following the death of her brother in a car crash.

Story | Conversation | July 26, 2009

FINA passes swimsuit limits

Associated Press

A proposal from USA Swimming to rein in swimsuit technology has been approved by FINA's technical congress.

Story | Conversation | July 23, 2009

Australian forced out of championship

Associated Press

Former sprint world record holder Eamon Sullivan has pulled out of the world championships in Rome because of a virus, Swimming Australia said Sunday.

Story | Conversation | July 11, 2009

FINA's approval list disappoints U.S.

Associated Press

World swimming superpowers the United States and Australia have expressed mutual disappointment at FINA's decision to approve modified versions of swimsuits that were initially rejected for competition.

Story | Conversation | June 23, 2009

Aussie swim meet postponed

Associated Press

A two-day swim meet that would have attracted top swimmers from Australia and New Zealand has been postponed indefinitely because of the increased outbreak of swine flu in Australia.

Story | Conversation | June 08, 2009

FINA rules on swimsuits for worlds

Associated Press

Swimming's governing body has rejected 10 high-tech racing suits and approved 202 others for the world championships in July.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2009

2009 Western Divisonal - Day Three Results

Columbia River, Tri Cities Wash. (BOATER) Standings Day 3

Story | Conversation | May 16, 2009

2009 Western Divisonal - Day One Results

Columbia River, Tri Cities Wash. (BOATER) Standings Day 1

Story | Conversation | May 13, 2009

Rice drops butterfly for the 200 IM

Associated Press

Australia's triple Olympic gold medalist Stephanie Rice has cut the 100-meter butterfly from her program at the swimming world championship in Rome because of a schedule clash with her favored medley event.

Story | Conversation | March 30, 2009

Alshammar's world record erased

Associated Press

Swimming Australia disqualified Sweden's Therese Alshammar for wearing two swimsuits after she broke her own 50-meter butterfly world record at the Australian swimming titles Tuesday.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2009

Swimming Australia bans bodysuits for age-group meets for those 18 and under

Associated Press

Australian swimmers 18 years and under will be banned from wearing full bodysuits in competition under new bylaws passed by the board of Swimming Australia.

Story | Conversation | December 19, 2008

Former Leeds and Celt Thompson hangs up boots

Leeds midfielder Alan Thompson has decided to retire from the game.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2008

2008 Western Divisonal - Day Three Results

Coeur D' Alene Lake/Harrison Chain Of Lakes - (BOATER) Standings Day 2

Story | Conversation | May 16, 2008

2008 Western Divisonal - Day Two Results

Coeur D' Alene Lake/Harrison Chain Of Lakes - (BOATER) Standings Day 2

Story | Conversation | May 15, 2008