U.S. Open Swim Meet Psych Sheet On-line
The psych sheet for the 2008 U.S. Open is now posted. The U.S. Open will be held from July 29 - August 2 in Minneapolis, Minn., at the University of...

Reports State Jessica Hardy Doping Test Came Up Positive at Olympic Trials
Reports on the Internet state that US swimmer Jessica Hardy, Olympic qualifier in the 50 freestyle and the 100 breaststroke, had a positive result on both an A and B...

Nervousness Is Energy - Mind Training Tips for Swimmers - Sports Psychology Tips for Swimmers
Ian Thorpe, Inge DeBruijn and Lenny Krayzelburg all won gold medals at the 2000 Sydney Olympics - which in some respects is not surprising as they were considered the 'swimmers...

Kiefer Swimscreen Dermal RX Lotion for Swimmer's Dry Skin
Everyone knows what sunscreen is, but what about skinscreen? I tried Kiefer Swimscreen Skin Lotion for about one week, and my impression was that it went on easily, had no...

Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park, Site of the Olympic 10K Marathon Swim
The Olympic 10K Marathon Swim will be held in the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park, about 35km outside of Beijing. It is interesting to compare this open water swimming venue with...

Swimming Games at the Beach and Pool
Swimming is not supposed to be just an exercise - it should be fun, too. One way to add more fun to the water is to play an organized game...

Experiment With Other Swimmer's Routines - Mind Training Tips for Swimmers - Sports Psychology Tips for Swimmers
One of the secrets of success is to copy certain areas of successful people's training, but especially those parts which fit snugly into your own routine. Here are some great...

Great Open Water Swim Circumnavigations - Vote for Your Favorite
There are numerous great around-the-island swims around the world. Swims like: Manhattan Island Swim Around the Rock Pennock Island Challenge Sandycove Island Hong Kong Island Starnes Island Island of Key West Absecon Island Popoia Island Santa Catalina Island Vote for your...

Olympic Breaststroker Eric Shanteau Battling Testicular Cancer
The AP has reported that Eric Shanteau, a member of the USA Swimming Team headed to the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the 200m Breaststroke, has a bigger challenge ahead than...

3S Super Sport Coaching System for Swimmers and other Athletes
The Super Sport System looks like a good tool for swimmers and swim coaches. The swim workout planning system will help swimmers maximize their chances of achieving their swimming goals....

Diving chief fears Daley burn-out
Diving sensation Tom Daley could burn out before the 2012 Olympics, warns Britain's performance director.

Thorpe doubts Phelps record quest
Australia's greatest Olympian Ian Thorpe does not believe Michael Phelps will win eight swimming gold medals in Beijing.

Tancock focused on Olympic debut
Liam Tancock says he is relishing the chance of competing in his first Olympic Games.

Nocher surprise at 2008 place
Swimmer Melanie Nocher says it is a bonus to be competing at the Beijing Olympics

Foster covets first Olympic medal
British 50m freestyle record-holder Mark Foster says a medal at the Olympics would be the "cherry on the top" of his career.

New British swimming coach named
Former American national team coach Dennis Pursley is named British Swimming's new national head coach.

American pair break world records
Aaron Peirsol and Natalie Coughlin set world records at the United States Olympic trials in Omaha.

Coughlin takes back world record
Olympic champion Natalie Coughlin reclaims her 100m backstroke world record just minutes after it is broken by Hayley McGregory.

Doping blamed for recent records
American swimmer Gary Hall Jnr says the increase in world records is down to doping rather than hi-tech swimsuits.

Chinese swimmer fails drugs test
Top Chinese swimmer Ouyang Kunpeng is banned for life for drug use 42 days before the start of the Olympics.

Haffield ready to take on Phelps
Laid-back Welsh swimmer Thomas Haffield is looking forward taking on the world's best at the Beijing Olympics.

Swimmer Foster regains 50m record
Swimmer Mark Foster wins back his British record for the 50m freestyle, going under 22 seconds in the process.

Bree registers new Irish record
Northern Ireland's Andrew Bree sets a new Irish record for the 200m individual medley in America.

Du Toit to make history at Games
Swimmer Natalie Du Toit will compete in the Olympic and Paralympic Games after being confirmed in South Africa's team.

Davies aims to avoid rough stuff
David Davies goes to the Olympics with a triple aim - winning two golds and avoiding the rough stuff in the 10,000m open-water event.

Clickable guide to Olympic Park
Interactive bidding guide to 2012 Olympics

Games spending 'needs eagle eye'
There must be "tight control over costs" in the run-up to the 2012 London Olympics, MPs say.

Carnival to 'welcome the world'
The theme of this year's Notting Hill Carnival is "Welcoming the World" to coincide with the handing over of the Olympic flag.

Call to cut Games site emissions
MPs and experts demand London's Olympic organisers tackle harmful emissions from the construction site.

Tweddle doubts 2012 participation
World champion gymnast Beth Tweddle says the Beijing Games in August is likely to be her last Olympics.

Chambers sets London 2012 target
Dwain Chambers has not given up hope of competing at London 2012 despite failing to overturn a lifetime Olympic ban.

Coe keen for Ferguson to lead GB
Lord Sebastian Coe says he has spoken to Sir Alex Ferguson about taking charge of a Great Britain football team at the London Olympics.

2012 hopefuls heading for Beijing
The BOA reveals the athletes spending a week in Beijing

New British swimming coach named
Former American national team coach Dennis Pursley is named British Swimming's new national head coach.

Public 'confused on 2012 budget'
The head of the IOC, Jacques Rogge, says the public is confusing the costs of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Gavin to turn pro after Olympics
Frankie Gavin confirms he will turn professional after the Beijing Olympics.

BBC London 2012's coverage
BBC London 2012's coverage

BBC Blast reporters on 2012
BBC Blast reporters on how the country is gearing up for the London Olympics

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Mihir Bose blog
Why the London 2012 Olympic Aquatics Centre is no financial drop in the ocean