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Understanding the Allegations Against Thorpe

Ian Thorpe has been accused by the French paper L’Equipe that he returned a drug test with “abnormally high” levels of testosterone and Luteinizing Hormone. Here, I present to our viewers a slightly deeper understanding of these supposed findings, and why they may not hold water.

Ian Thorpe Press Conference: “I Have Never Cheated”

Ian Thorpe held a brief press conference in Melbourne to address the doping allegations directed toward him. Thorpe described the process and the current undertakings to resolve the issue.

America’s Kukors Is Ready to Race

So far, Team USA member Ariana Kukors has had a rough time in a way on her first visit to Australia. Qualifying for the World Championships in the 400 Individual Medley, Kukors has had to rest and rest. And rest. Now, on the last day of the 12th FINA Championships, Kukors is given her opportunity […]

Could Lochte Take Down Second Giant? Showdown Tonight with Phelps

Ryan Lochte, the upset winner of the 200-meter backstroke, had long been looked at as “good” but not “great,” and was perceived by many as someone who would forever stay in the shadows as second best. Now, after taking down the long-time champion in the 200 backstroke, Lochte is getting a whole new level of […]

USA Spring Championships Concludes

It was another quality night of swimming at the Spring Championships. Robert Margalis picked up another win en route to the high point, while Teresa Crippen took home the high point award on the women’s site.

Final Morning of World Champs Underway

The final morning of swimming is underway. It is a short morning, but packed with quite a bit of swimming. I do not suspect anything miraculous to occur during the prelim swims, but it should be a solid morning with quite a bit of battling for places in the finals tonight.

Looking Deeper at the Thorpe Controversy

Since the story broke yesterday, there has been surprise, intrigue and outrage surrounding the allegations of L’Equipe that Ian Thorpe tested positive in a test in May of 2006. It is important to note that at this point, this whole situation is circumstantial and as we delve further into what has become the, unfortunately […]

Preview: Final Night of World Championships

With no semifinals left, we can look forward to an intense and action pack final night packed with finals. There will be no preview of things to come, no swimmers “saving a little bit” for tomorrow - all swimmers will now have just one final chance for glory. Drama is ripe for tonight, […]

Australian Women Notch World Record on Night Seven

It took until the last event of the night, but the world record freight train kept rolling through day seven. While we did not see a world record from one of the two men we expected, the Australians did not disappoint their home crowd as they got their fans out of their seats to […]

Morning Seven Starts with Barrage of 50s

For lack of a better term to describe the seventh morning of the World Championship, we will call it the 50-fest. Three preliminaries of 50’s will be contested this morning. In addition it is expected that we will learn the fate of Grant Hackett. Will he or won’t he swim? If […]

Lochte and Peirsol Withdraw from 50 Backstroke Semi-Finals

It was announced today on Fox Sports Live, during heats of the 1,500-meter freestyle, that both Ryan Lochte and Aaron Peirsol have withdrawn from the 50-meter backstroke semi-finals. No reason was given. Lochte had qualified 5th, and Peirsol 10th.

Another Strong Night at Spring Championships

It was another strong night at the USA Spring Championships. A number of swimmers became multiple event winners including David Cromwell, Robert Margalis, and Alyssa Anderson

Breaking News: Ian Thorpe Tested Positive in May 2006?

Breaking news reports indicate that five-time Olympic gold medalist Ian Thorpe showed “abnormal levels” of two banned substances in a doping test last year, according to the French sports daily L’Equipe. Anti-doping officials in Australia threw out the case for lack of scientific proof, but the sport’s governing body FINA wants the investigation reopened, […]

Ukranian Coach Suspended Six Year For Attacking Daughter

Ukrainian coach Mykhaylo Zubkov was suspended for six years today by FINA. Zubkov’s argument and fight with his daughter Kataryna at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne was caught on video and subsequently broadcast on Australian television and across the internet. FINA handed down the suspension due to Zubkov’s breach of the FINA […]

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