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Hardy among 3 record breakers

Reuters

American Jessica Hardy broke her own 50-meter breaststroke short course world record when she clocked 29.36 seconds at a World Cup meet.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009

Michael Phelps challenges you

You might just be able to beat Olympic swimming superstar Michael Phelps … at sinking the most 5-foot putts in one minute.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009

Phelps to lead U.S. vs. Europe

Associated Press

Michael Phelps will lead the U.S. team at Duel in the Pool against a squad of European swimmers.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009

U.S., Europe in 'Duel in the Pool'

Associated Press

The top swimmers from Britain, Germany and Italy will take on a team of Americans in the biannual Duel in the Pool on Dec. 18-19 in Manchester, England.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009

Liu trims 1.6 seconds off record

Associated Press

Olympic champion Liu Zige trimmed 1.6 seconds off the world record in the women's 200-meter butterfly at China's National Games on Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009

Overcoming the fear of commitment

Lindsay Berra, For GIRL Magazine

How do prospective college athletes narrow the field of universities to five official visits to one final decision? Sounds scary, but it doesn't have to be, writes Lindsay Berra

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009

Hardy breaks own mark at World Cup

ESPN.com news services

American Jessica Hardy bettered her own 50-meter breaststroke short course world record at the World Cup on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2009

Italian coach Castagnetti dies at 66

Associated Press

Alberto Castagnetti, the longtime coach of Italy's swim team, has died. He was 66.

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009

Swiss announce anti-doping program

Associated Press

Nine of Switzerland's top swimmers will take part in an anti-doping program as part of their preparations for the 2012 London Olympics.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009

Torres to have radical knee surgery

Associated Press

Dara Torres knew she needed surgery on her ailing left knee. She didn't expect a radical operation and a recovery of up to 18 months.

Story | Conversation | October 08, 2009

Record-setting Bowen follows older sister's lead

Christopher Parish, ESPN RISE Magazine

Stillwater (Stillwater, Minn.) junior Hannah Bowen left an indelible mark on the state record book at one unforgettable meet last season, Christopher Parish writes

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009

Three-time gold medalist Henry quits

Associated Press

Three-time Olympic gold medalist Jodie Henry has quit competitive swimming.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009

Timing awkward ahead of Games vote

Associated Press

A World Cup swimming event scheduled for Rio de Janeiro next month has been canceled after organizers failed to come up with enough funding.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009

Thorpe drops suit against L'Equipe

Associated Press

Ian Thorpe has dropped a defamation case over doping claims because neither of the defendants responded to the claims.

Story | Conversation | September 27, 2009

Konrads' gold medal returned

Associated Press

Olympic swimming champion John Konrads has had his 1960 gold medal returned 25 years after it was stolen from his home.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009