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Grant Hackett In The Valley Of The Swimmers

nine posts "Hackett admits past struggle with sleeping pills.  Former champion Olympic swimmer Grant Hackett has revealed he was heavily reliant on sleeping pills at the end of his swimming career.  Hackett began using Stilnox after it was given to him by swimming officials, he has told News Limited."

Speedo Pace Club - Summer Sanders Omaha 2012

Team USA - Tony Azevedo: The Real Work Begins

With London approaching, Team USA Water Polo jumps back into the pool for day long practices. You'll never guess how many hours a day they spend in the pool. Watch as Tony Azevedo leads his team even during a practice!

Saturday's Swim Report - How To Make A Splash

Lane 1 - LA Times posts "Veteran swimmers aren't finished yet.  Natalie Coughlin, 29, and Amanda Beard, 30, still alive in their quest to make the Olympic team. Dara Torres, 45, swims Sunday."

Lane 2 - The Sydney Morning Herald posts "Gold rush.  Four Olympic hopefuls reveal to Dominic Rolfe the moment they decided to go for gold, whatever the cost.  James Magnussen, 21, swimmer…"  9 posts "US sprinters well off Magnussen, Roberts.  Australia's men are perfectly placed to end a 12-year drought in the 4x100m freestyle relay in London after America's top sprinters failed to make any great inroads at their Olympic swimming trials."

Lane 3 - The Daily Telegraph posts "Olympic swimming champion Grant Hackett battled Silnox sleeping pill use.  MULTIPLE Olympic champion Grant Hackett battled a "heavy reliance" on the controversial sleeping pill Stilnox towards the end of his glittering swimming career, an investigation by The Sunday Telegraph can reveal."

Lane 4 - WaPo has "Cullen Jones back in Olympic mix with 2nd-place finish in 100 free at US swim trials.  Cullen Jones is going to a second straight Olympics after an up-and-down couple of years.  Jason Lezak is headed to London, too, as a 36-year-old father of two.  They were part of a loaded field of Olympic medalists in the 100-meter freestyle final on Friday night at the U.S. swimming trials."

Lane 5 - Popular Mechanics posts "How to Swim Like a Champion (According to Science).  It might contradict a widely used method of training, or it could confirm what Olympic-level coaches have known for years, but either way, new research examining two ways of swimming freestyle will make a splash."

Lane 6 - Bleacher Report posts "US Olympic Swimming Team 2012: Allison Schmitt a Breakout Star for Team USA."

Lane 7 - NBC Miami posts (w/video) "Ryan Lochte's Mom on How He Became a Great Swimmer, and Her Fondest Olympics Memory.  The 6-time Olympic medalist credits his Cuban mom, Ileana "Ike" Lochte, for his success."

Lane 8 - Forbes posts "Olympic Gold Medalist Rowdy Gaines Leads Fundraising Effort For USA Swimming.  This year, Gaines has partnered with Citi’s “Every Step of the Way” program to fundraise for USA Swimming.  Through the program, Citi will donate $500,000.00, representing 50 million “ ThankYou Points,” to the U.S. Olympic Committee.  The $500,000.00 will be allocated to programs supported by 12 different Olympic and Paralympic athletes, including Gaines.  Fans determine how the $500,000.00 will be allocated by participating with the campaign on Facebook."

USA Swimming - Rebecca Soni Mixed Zone Interview D5 200 Breast Semi