The 2009 World Champs are in Rome 17 July through 2 August. The swimmers and staff listed here comprise the USA Swimming 2009 World Championship Team.

Three-time Olympian Aaron Peirsol set his second world record of the meet, smashing the mark in the 200m back by nearly a second with a time of 1:53.08. Olympians Cullen Jones, Eric Shanteau and Dara Torres all set American records to conclude the 2009 ConocoPhillips USA Swimming National Championships.
(Photo of Aaron Peirsol by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Swim Coach Jimi Flowers is dead following a climbing accident near Aspen, CO. Jimi was most recently coaching with the US Paralympic team, but has a long history in swimming. Many, many people will miss him. I did not know him very well and I certainly do.

Swimming outside without getting burned can be a challenge. Between meets and workouts, you have to find the products that work for you. It might be a cream or lotion, or maybe the clothing you wear between events. While you are swimming outside, you need to protect your skin from the sun's rays.