Everything you need to know about the 2009 Swimming Olympics in Rome
December 29, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Sian Meades asked: This summer, (exactly from July 17 to August 2) Rome will be hosting all the passionate swimming fans ready to attend the thirteenth edition of the FINA swimming championships. FINA is the organization that advertises acquatics sports in all its disciplines and organizes the international competitive activities of swimming, synchronized swimming, diving [...]
Welcome to Week No. 2 of Olympics, Minus Phelps
August 26, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
alexda asked: Michael Phelps hangover begins Monday at the Beijing Olympics. The 23-year-old Phelps completed his amazing run of eight gold medals, breaking Mark Spitz’s previous mark of seven from the 1972 Munich Games, when the Americans won the 4×100-meter medley relay in a world record time.Now it’s on to Week No. 2, where Monday’s lineup [...]
Michael Phelps’ 2008 Olympic Legacy: 8 Gold Medal Victories, 7 World Records
August 1, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Ed Bagley asked: Copyright © 2008 Ed BagleyIs there anyone who watched the Beijing Olympics on television who does not already know that Michael Phelps won 8 gold medals, setting 7 world records and 1 Olympic record in the 8-day swimming competition?Of course not, so let it be known that Phelps broke American Mark Spitz’s [...]
Phelps not Perfect
July 20, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Robbie hellstrom asked: ichael Phelps may not swim in 2012 gamesMichael Phelps’ return to competition for the first time since the Beijing Olympics is on hold. The swimming superstar has been suspended for three months and had his training stipend revoked by USA Swimming.It’s the latest complication for the 23-year-old Olympic great since a photo [...]
So How Long Has Michael Phelps Been Training to be a Champion?
May 22, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Ed Bagley asked: Copyright © 2008 Ed BagleyStories about teenage phenoms winning gold medals and setting world records at world-class swimming competitions are legion. The list is long and you can add Michael Phelps’ name to the list.Phelps began swimming for the North Baltimore Aquatic Club at age 7. He was diagnosed with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity [...]
