Swimsuit flap headed to trial after federal judge dismisses attempt to throw out the caseMay 30th, 2009 Judge allows swimsuit suit to go to trialA federal judge in California turned back an attempt to dismiss TYR Sport's antitrust lawsuit against swimsuit rival Speedo and USA Swimming, allowing the case to go to trial next year. The decision issued this week by U.S.
Stephanie Rice can't find the 'perfect' swimsuit!May 17th, 2009 MELBOURNE - It looks like triple Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Rice has become a bit choosy when it comes to her swimming suits. Rice has offers of more than 1 million dollars to wear certain brands of speedsuits.
Phelps should get Olympic gold for marathon love-making, says lapdancer!May 10th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Phelps has had his fantasies with a pair of strippers, boasted about taking dope and cries a lot after getting drunk - these are some of his secrets spilt by a lapdancer. Theresa White claimed the Olympic swimming star is far from the all-American boy everyone thinks he is.
Ex-Olympic champion Phelps jumps back in poolMay 8th, 2009 BALTIMORE - Former Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps is back in the pool to the delight of trainer Dawn-Marie Caingrinned. Phelps practiced a few of his famed trade mark strokes inside the pool at the Loyola College Fitness and Aquatic Center here.
Pro beach volleyball star Holly McPeak hangs up her bikiniMay 8th, 2009 Pro beach volleyball star Holly McPeak retiresLOS ANGELES — Pro beach volleyball star Holly McPeak is hanging up her bikini for good. McPeak is retiring from the AVP tour immediately, it was announced Wednesday.
Arbitrator reduces swimmer Jessica Hardy's doping suspension to 1 yearMay 5th, 2009 Arbitrator reduces Hardy's doping suspensionLOS ANGELES — Swimmer Jessica Hardy has had her two-year suspension for a failed drug test reduced to one year, allowing her to return to competition this summer. The American Arbitration Association on Monday issued its decision, saying that a longer sanction would be disproportionate to the facts of the case.
Triple Olympic gold medallist Rice well placed in swimsuit warsMay 2nd, 2009 MELBOURNE - Triple Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Rice is the best known swimmer in the world without a personal swimwear sponsor, and would be in a winning position during the world championships in July. The International Swimming Federation's newly formed commission assembles in Lausanne next week to decide which hi-tech swimsuits will be legal for the world titles in Rome, after an influx of new brands and new technology destabilised the sport in the past year.
Budget cuts at U of Washington: Men's, women's swimming being eliminatedMay 1st, 2009 Washington cuts swimming programsSEATTLE — The University of Washington is cutting its men's and women's swimming programs. The cuts announced Friday are the athletic department's reaction to the economic downturn.
How swimming can help slimming, by Olympic champ Rebecca AdlingtonApril 29th, 2009 LONDON - Olympic Games champion swimmer Rebecca Adlington has revealed how swimming can help one to stay slim. Adlington, 20, who swims four miles every morning, is eager to share the benefits of swimming just a few times a week.
IOC reports 6 Olympic athletes tested positive for CERA in retesting of Beijing doping samplesApril 28th, 2009 IOC reports 6 Olympic athletes test positiveLAUSANNE, Switzerland — The IOC says six Olympic athletes have been found positive for doping in retesting of Beijing samples. The International Olympic Committee says a total of seven positive tests involving six athletes came back positive for CERA, an advanced version of the blood-boosting drug EPO.
IOC reports 6 Olympic athletes tested positive for CERA in retesting of Beijing doping samplesApril 28th, 2009 IOC reports 6 Olympic athletes positive for CERALONDON — The IOC's pursuit of drug cheats from the Beijing Olympics paid off Tuesday with confirmation that six athletes turned up positive for a new blood-boosting substance in retests of samples from last year's games. The International Olympic Committee said a total of seven positive tests involving six athletes came back positive for CERA, an advanced version of the endurance-enhancing hormone EPO.
World championships are still out, but D'Arcy will be allowed to swim again for AustraliaApril 23rd, 2009 D'Arcy to be allowed to swim again for AustraliaSYDNEY — Butterfly swimmer Nick D'Arcy, convicted of assault following a barroom fight last year, will be allowed to continue competing for Australia after August, Swimming Australia said Thursday. On April 6, Swimming Australia said D'Arcy would not be allowed to compete in the Rome world championships in late July.
Laureus World Sports Awards for 2008-09 announcedApril 17th, 2009 LONDON - A panel of leading sports editors, writers and broadcasters from 112 countries have announced the Laureus World Sports Awards for 2008-09, which includes six nominations in each category. The Laureus World Sports Academy, comprising 46 sporting greats including Australians Waugh, Dawn Fraser and Cathy Freeman select the winners by secret ballot.
Michael Phelps' mom pens tell-all bookApril 3rd, 2009 NEW YORK - Ace swimmer Michael Phelps' mother has penned a tell-all book describing the "highs and lows" of her son's career. In her book titled 'A Mother for All Seasons', Debbie Phelps writes about "one golden boy turned loser" and his "disappointing, uncharacteristic behaviour."
It talks about Michael's DUI arrest and infamous bong hit, reports New York Daily News.
What it takes to become a champ, by Stephanie RiceMarch 15th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Swimming sensation Stephanie Rice, who won millions of hearts with her success at last year's Beijing Olympics, has now given an insight into what it takes to become a champion. Clocking more than 10km a day in the pool, Rice starts and finishes her day smelling of chlorine.
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