Category Archives: Swimming

Two competitors die in NY triathalon

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Two competitors died in the Nautica triathalon in NY which is now apparently resulting in calls for more extensive documentation on the competitors fitness and experience. The deaths were the second and third ones at the popular triathlon in the … finish reading Two competitors die in NY triathalon

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NCAA makes multiple changes for next seasons of swimming/pole vaulting

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Mauri Miller

The NCAA playing rules oversight panel adopted the no-recall false start, a rule which has appeared in international, national and high school swimming meets. Under this preferred rule, unless there is a blatant false start, the event would continue and … finish reading NCAA makes multiple changes for next seasons of swimming/pole vaulting

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FINA appeals Cesar Cielo decision

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Mauri Miller

FINA, swimming’s governing body, appealed the Cesar Cielo doping case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Unfortunately, this appeal may not have a verdict before the world championships which is scheduled for later this month. In May, Cielo and … finish reading FINA appeals Cesar Cielo decision

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Venezuelan swimmer Albert Subirats suspended for one year

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Albert Subirats, a Venezuelan swimmer, received a one year ban for not properly reporting his whereabouts to FINA’s anti-doping authorities three times over an 18 month period. Via Twitter, Subirats denied any wrongdoing and stated that he assumed the information … finish reading Venezuelan swimmer Albert Subirats suspended for one year

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Brazilian swimmer Fabiola Molina to miss world championships

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The Brazilian swimming federation suspended Fabiola Molina after she tested positive for the banned substance methylhexaneamine during an April event.  The World Anti-Doping Agency added the substance to the banned list last year. Methylhexaneamine is included in many dietary supplements and … finish reading Brazilian swimmer Fabiola Molina to miss world championships

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Australian olympic water polo player James Stanton banned for illegal substance

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Mauri Miller

James Stanton, two-time olympic water polo player, received a two-year ban after testing positive for a illegal substance in an out-of-competition test last september.  Stanton originally filed an appeal which he subsequently withdrew. Stanton tested positive for the anabolic agent … finish reading Australian olympic water polo player James Stanton banned for illegal substance

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American diver Harrison Jones suspended

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Mauri Miller

American national team member Harrison Jones recevied a one year suspension after he tested positive for marijuana. The substance test was administered by the FINA, which is the swimming world’s governing body. Jones, a 21-year-old student at USC, tested positive … finish reading American diver Harrison Jones suspended

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USA Swimming recommends open water changes

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Roy Kessel

After the death of US swimmer Fran Crippen in an open water contest, a USA Swimming panel has recommended changes to many rules as seen in this AP report: Without assistance or cooperation from the world governing body, USA Swimming … finish reading USA Swimming recommends open water changes

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Slovakian Olympic swimmer Krizko suspended 2 years

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Two-time Olympic swimmer Lubos Krizko has been banned for two years after testing positive for tamoxifen, a drug used in treatment for breast cancer. Swimming’s world governing body, FINA, says Krizko failed a doping test while swimming for Slovakia at … finish reading Slovakian Olympic swimmer Krizko suspended 2 years

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US Swimmer dies in race in UAE

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Roy Kessel

Fran Crippen, a US National Swim team member dies in an open water race in the United Arab Emirates.   Crippen had complained to his coach in the late stages of the race.    The 10 kilometer race was conducted in water … finish reading US Swimmer dies in race in UAE

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