Swimming World's - WORLD SWIMMERS OF THE YEAR

Year	Women	Men
2010	Rebecca Soni, USA	Ryan Lochte, USA
2009	Federica Pellegrini, ITA	Michael Phelps, USA
2008	Stephanie Rice, AUS	Michael Phelps, USA
2007	Laure Manaudou, FRA	Michael Phelps, USA
2006	Leisel Jones, AUS	Michael Phelps, USA
2005	Leisel Jones, AUS	Grant Hackett, AUS
2004	Yana Klochkova, UKR	Michael Phelps, USA
2003	Hannah Stockbauer, GER	Michael Phelps, USA
2002	Natalie Coughlin, USA	Ian Thorpe, AUS
2001	Inge De Bruijn, NED	Ian Thorpe, AUS
2000	Inge De Bruijn, NED	Pieter van den Hoogenband, NED

FINA Selects Top Aquatic Athletes of 2010 -- January 7, 2011 LAUSANNE, Switzerland, January 7.

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, January 7. FOLLOWING an initiative launched by the FINA Executive in co-operation with the "FINA Aquatics World Magazine", the FINA Family elected the Best Athletes of 2010 in all aquatic disciplines: Swimming (Men & Women), Water Polo (Men & Women), Diving (Men & Women), Synchronized Swimming and Open Water Swimming (Men & Women). 

For the rest of the article, follow this LINK. 

TYR Hurricane Wetsuit - the C3

A wetsuit with most of the qualities of the Category 5, yet at a fraction of the cost.
MSRP: $450

TYR Hurricane Wetsuit - the C5

The highest-end wetsuit in the Hurricane series, the Category 5 was created using the finest fabric available. The suit's outside is made exclusively of the lightest Yamamoto Nano SCS rubber. The combination of super stretchy rubber with the soft jersey fabric on the interior makes for a superior fit and feel.
MSRP: $625

TYR Hurricane Wetsuit

Introducing Hurricane -

“Best In Show” At Interbike 2009

TYR felt it crucial to work with a renowned triathlete who is internationally recognized for his pack-leading swim - Andy Potts. Using his detailed, methodical feedback along with our expertise in swimsuit development, we introduce our first triathlon wetsuit series - the Hurricane. Featuring three suit options that cater to any level of competition, athletes can get what will fit best in the water, meet their competition level, and fall within their budget.

Seeing as how a top-of-the-line, quality wetsuits are ~$600, TYR's new trio of wetsuits are, by and by, affordable. Not to mention Uber-cool!!!

We will, guaranteed, have the new Speedo LZR Pro, IN STOCK, in April. And while we might have a few FS-Pro Jammers coming in next week, what's the point? They Are Dis-Continued. This is not like buying up the last-released line of Prada's 2010 line. Why would you buy up the 8-Track?
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Phelps becomes Youth Olympic Games ambassador

VANCOUVER — Swimming legend Michael Phelps on Monday became the first official Ambassador of the Youth Olympic Games (YOG), which are held for the first time this year in Singapore.

For the rest of the article, check out Google News.

Michael Phelps dives into Under Armour endorsement deal

And the first big endorsement deal of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics goes to ... 2008 Beijing Olympics superstar swimmer Michael Phelps

Phelps has signed a multiyear endorsement deal with Under Armour, the burgeoning athletic apparel and footwear company, Phelps and Under Armour senior vice president Steve Battista told USA TODAY.

For the rest of the article, visit USAToday.com

Speedo LZR Pro

For those of you haven't heard (or at least inferred from the Uber-unavailability) the Speedo FS-Pro suits, jammers and the like, are being discontinued by Speedo. They are instead being replaced by the Speedo LZR Pro - expected in stores sometime in April. I'll try to keep you updated on the Speedo LZR Pro's specs. But rest-assured: It's FINA APPROVED!!
www.PureBlueSwim.com - For all your swimming needs.

Speedo FS-Pro

For those of you haven't heard (or at least inferred from the Uber-unavailability) the Speedo FS-Pro suits, jammers and the like, are being discontinued by Speedo. They are instead being replaced by the Speedo LZR Pro - expected in stores sometime in April. I'll try to keep you updated on the Speedo LZR Pro's specs. But rest-assured: It's FINA APPROVED!!
www.PureBlueSwim.com - For all your swimming needs.

2012 Olympics - LONDON
During the London 2012 Games the Aquatics Centre will be the venue for Swimming, Paralympic Swimming, Diving, Synchronised Swimming, Water Polo and the Aquatics discipline of the Modern Pentathlon.
It will have a 50m competition pool, a 25m competition diving pool, a 50m warm-up pool and a ‘dry’ warm-up area for divers. The Water Polo competition will be held next to it in a temporary 5,000-seat venue with competition and warm-up pools.
For more information on the London 2012 Olympic Games Aquatic Center, check out www.London2012.com

USMS has just adopted the same swimwear rule that FINA approved earlier in the year.
Rules go into effect IMMEDIATELY.
Read the text of the ruling HERE.

Another reason for WRs: new starting blocks?

Could new blocks be another reason for falling records? Check out the article on ReachForTheWall.com

Two-tier World-record Proposal

Two-tier world-record proposal threatens to confuse long-running debate over bodysuits

Coaches Commission of Fina recommends to world governing body’s ruling executive the creation of a "World Textile Mark"
Do you think FINA should adopt this two-tier approach?
Check out the article on the TimesOnline.co.uk

2009 Golden Goggle Awards

Female Athlete of the Year: Rebecca Soni

Male Athlete of the Year: Ryan Lochte
For more results and video and picture links, check out SwimFoundation.org

Swimming World Names 2009 Swimmers Choice Awards

Top Five Female Swimmers Choice of the Year
1. FEDERICA PELLEGRINI, Italy
2. Britta Steffen, Germany
3. Rebecca Soni, USA
4. Ariana Kukors, USA
5. Jessica Hardy, USA

Top Five Male Swimmers Choice of the Year

1. CESAR CIELO, Brazil
2. Michael Phelps, USA

3. Paul Biedermann, Germany
4. Ryan Lochte, USA
5. Aaron Peirsol, USA
For more, check out SwimmingWorld.com

aquajet and minnesota super star swimmer, rachel bootsma, shines at the FINA World Cup series!
check it out on the american chronicle

Michael Phelps news

"Slow Phelps, injured Biedermann play down their showdown at World Cup swim meet"
while certainly a queen of excuses myself (i'd be a hypocrite if i didn't own at least that much), i would expect more from two such-seasoned and talented athletes. but, c'est la vie.