Articles filed under Swimming
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Fired-up Phelps does it again, beating CavicJul 31, 2009 11:00 pm - ROME - He defiantly spit out a mouthful of a water, climbed atop the lane rope, pumped his fists furiously and tugged on that supposedly inferior swimsuit. The message w...
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Cavic takes Phelps' world record in 100 flyJul 31, 2009 11:00 pm - ROME - Michael Phelps wouldn't take the bait. He'll settle this one at the pool, in the race that really matters, wearing his same ol' suit. Milorad Cavic can have the s...
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The fall of Rome: Another seven world records go downJul 30, 2009 11:00 pm - ROME - When in Rome, throw out the record book. No need for one at the fastest show on water. Even with Michael Phelps sitting in the stands, seven more world records fe...
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NCAA also placing limits on high-tech swimsuitsJul 28, 2009 11:00 pm - INDIANAPOLIS -- The NCAA is placing restrictions on high-tech suits in college competition similar to the ones swimming's world governing body enacted this week. The NCA...
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After stunning loss, Phelps rebounds with recordJul 28, 2009 11:00 pm - ROME -- Michael Phelps had another swimsuit issue. It didn't slow him down this time. Phelps bounced back from a stunning loss with something more familiar -- a world re...
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As more swim records fall, Peirsol provides a stunnerJul 27, 2009 11:00 pm - ROME - Five world records were set Monday at the world swimming championships. No surprise there. Aaron Peirsol failed to make the finals of 100-meter backstroke. Now th...
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Phelps off to winning start at WorldsJul 26, 2009 11:00 pm - ROME - Michael Phelps had an off night. His new windmill stroke just slowed him down. He left his teammates with some catching up to do. Heck, he didn't even get a world...
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FINA bans record-setting bodysuits in swimmingJul 23, 2009 11:00 pm - ROME -- Record-setting bodysuits were banned by FINA on Friday, with swimming's governing body taking a major step to limit technology in the pool. FINA has come under c...
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Jellyfish and bad weather? So what? Elgin man swims English ChannelJul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - A 47-year-old Elgin man did more than swim the English Channel this week. John Muenzer learned a lot about life, himself and setting an inspiring example for his family:...
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Host Italy not expecting to win much at swimming's WorldsJul 20, 2009 11:00 pm - ROME - Italy's hopes for medals at the swimming world championships in their pool are mostly limited to Olympic champion Federica Pellegrini and Beijing silver medalist ...