Mat's Swimming Blog May 2008 Archive

2007-2008 Toyota Grand Prix Swim Meet Series - Santa Clara May 15-18, 2008
The 2008 Toyota Grand Prix Swim Meet Series moves to Santa Clara May 15-18, 2008.

Sunday May 11, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Drug Testing Can Be Fooled By Genes
The New York Times is reporting on a research study that shows some humans could fool a drug test through a naturally occurring trait. Some people are missing a gene ... Read More

Friday May 9, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Manchester is Host to the 2008 Paralympic World Cup 9 May through 10 May 2008
The schedule and results for the 2008 Paralympic World Cup Swim Meet in Manchester, England is now on-line.

Friday May 9, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Top Swimmers Head West for the 41st Toyota Santa Clara International Grand Prix Swim Meet, May 15-18 2008
More than 15 members of the U.S. National swim team will compete at the 41st Toyota Santa Clara International Grand Prix, May 15-18 in Santa Clara, Calif. Olympic gold medalists ... Read More

Friday May 9, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Olympic Swimming Controversy
From swimsuits to drug use, Olympic swimming has had controversies. Michelle Smith, Dawn Fraser, and entire countries have been involved in scandals that have, in small or large fashion, tarnished ... Read More

Friday May 9, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

USA Swimmer Warkentin Scores Silver on Final Day of 2008 FINA Open Water Swimming World Championships
Olympian Mark Warkentin (10km Open Water Swimming Qualifier for the Beijing Olympics) concluded the 5th FINA Open Water World Championships with a silver medal in the men's 25K open water ... Read More

Thursday May 8, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

PhD Scholarship in Aquatics Biomechanics
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a high caliber PhD student to become immersed in the high performance programs of swimming and triathlon with the New Zealand Academy of Sport ... Read More

Thursday May 8, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Unique Swimming Pools Promote Rehabilitation through Aquatic Therapy
Multiple Sclerosis is a debilitating autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. As nerve fiber is destroyed and damaged from the disease, even the most common every day tasks ... Read More

Wednesday May 7, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Two-time National Swimming Champion Chloe Sutton Takes Bronze at 2008 Open Water World Swimming Championships
Two-time National Champion Chloe Sutton collected Team USA's first medal of the 2008 Open Water World Championships when she finished third in the 5K open water event in a time ... Read More

Tuesday May 6, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Win A Trip For Two To The 2008 Beijing Olympics
As a proud sponsor of the U.S. Olympic Team, AT&T is also offering fans a chance to win a trip for two to Beijing for the 2008 summer Olympics. There ... Read More

Monday May 5, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

USA Swimming 2008 Olympic Trials Schedule and Olympic Trials TV Schedule
The best swimmers in the USA will be at the Qwest Center in Omaha Nebraska, from 29 June through 6 July, trying to finish in the top two spots to ... Read More

Sunday May 4, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

2008 FINA Open Water World Swimming Championships - Men's 10km Swim
Mark Warkentin qualified for his first Olympics at the age of 28 today at the 2008 FINA Open Water World Swimming Championships in the 10K open water race. The National Champion ... Read More

Sunday May 4, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Groome, Burden Compete in 10K at 2008 Open Water World Championships
The 2008 FINA Open Water World Swimming Championships (3-8 May, 2008) kicked off today with the 10K open water race in Seville, Spain. The event served as a qualifier for ... Read More

Saturday May 3, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Stanford and Santa Clara Share Overall 2008 US National Synchronized Swimming Championship Title
The 2008 U.S. Synchronized Swimming National Championships (1-3 May 2008) concluded with finals competition at the University of Arizona Rec Center Pool. Stanford University and Santa Clara each scored 40 ... Read More

Saturday May 3, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Finalists Determined for 2008 US Synchronized Swimming National Championships
The 2008 US Synchronized Swimming National Championships (1-3 May) continued today with the technical preliminary competition at the University of Arizona Rec Center Pool. In the tech solo event, 2004 ... Read More

Saturday May 3, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

US Synchronized Swimming 2008 National Championships Make Waves in Tucson
The 2008 USA Synchronized Swimming National Championships (1-3 May 2008) made a splash today at the University of Arizona Rec Center Pool with competition in the preliminary free events. Stanford’s ... Read More

Saturday May 3, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Swimmers, You Have A Chance To Be on MTV's True Life
Any swimmers out there getting ready for a big meet and want a chance to be on TV? MTV's True Life is about intense competition between friends, and they are ... Read More

Saturday May 3, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

How To Open Your Swimming Pool For The Summer
When warm weather is approaching, it's time to think about opening your swimming pool for the season. These steps should help you get your swim pool open the right way ... Read More

Thursday May 1, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Home Swimmer Tethered Swimming System
I have not experienced this one for myself, but it looks like a good design for turning a small pool into a lap-capable pool. A tall pole goes from the ... Read More

Thursday May 1, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)