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Michael Phelps: The Greatest Olympian Ever
He has 38 national titles as of 2007 (15 records currently stand), 32 world records (7 records currently stand), 14 World Championship gold medals, and 8 Pan Pacific Championships gold medals. He was named the American Swimmer of the Year from 2001-2007 (and very likely, 2008) and the World Swimmer of the Year in 2003, 2004, 2006, and 2007 (and very likely, 2008). He has 6 gold medals from the 200... [Read More]
Mark Spitz: The Olympic Pool Shark
"Swimming isn't everything, winning is." "Life is true to form; records are meant to be broken." "I swam my brains out." "I just tried to keep my cool and continue with my race plan: to win." "I'm trying to do the best I can. I'm not concerned with tomorrow, but with what goes on today." These are just some of the quotes by one of the greatest swim... [Read More]
Swimming the Phelps Way
Do you want to be like the guy who already has 14 gold medals at the Athens and Beijing Olympics, and probably more to come at the 2012 London Games? The guy who's been nicknamed The Human Dolphin, Sharkboy, Baltimore Torpedo, Aquaman, Hottie McHotster, etc.? The greatest swimmer in the world today, and perhaps the greatest Olympian ever? Do you want to be - scream altogether now, girls of America... [Read More]
Swimming Pool Safety
On hot summer days, swimming is a fun and enjoyable activity for anyone. Whether it's in a backyard pool or a public pool, kids and young adults like to cool off and spend hours wading at the pool. And just as anybody likes to swim, it is worth knowing that most accidents occur in and around the swimming pool. A lot of swimming pool accidents happen very suddenly and at times without warning. Drow... [Read More]