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Monday's Swim Report: No Carbon For You & Mark Speed Ahead For Swimmers

Lane 1 - Swimming World posts "Three Arena Powerskin Suits Non-Compliant; Arena, FINA Take Action - Updated. In February 2013, FINA queried Arena regarding a Powerskin Carbon-Pro racing suit, the women's full body open back -- FINA approval code AR220993, that FINA purchased in the open market during routine testing. FINA had a question regarding the suit's permeability.  Arena then launched a quality control investigation into its entire process, and found that two other variants of the Carbon-Pro were also impacted stemming back to December 2012. These two other variants are the women's full body closed back (FINA approval code AR220994) and men's jammer (FINA approval code AR141364).  With this in mind, Arena has waived its FINA approval on the three mentioned variants effective today."  ARENA posts "New information on compliance with FINA regulations.  Arena is introducing a new version of the POWERSKIN Carbon-Pro (called Mark 2), which is available with immediate effect, with the following FINA approval codes:
    Women's full body open back – Mark 2 (AR221039)
    Women’s full body close back – Mark 2 (AR221028)
    Men’s jammer – Mark 2 (AR141028)
visit the POWERSKIN Carbon-Pro return page."

Lane 2 - The Australian posts "Former teenage swimming champion and TV veteran Johanna Griggs talks about her success in and out of sport."

Lane 3 - Sports Grid posts "Here’s A Photo That Appears To Show Ryan Lochte With An Erection, If You’re Into That.  Another episode of What Would Ryan Lochte Do? aired last night, though this is another one of those “If Ryan Lochte’s TV show was on last night, and nobody was around to watch it, did it really happen?” situations. And while we’re sure he said and did a number of outrageous things, this takes the cake:"

Lane 4 - News.com AU posts "Giaan Rooney opens up about her post-Olympics dumping from Nine and move to Seven.  Now at Seven where she has had an auspicious transition into the shoes of veteran Melbourne weatherman Peter Brown, Rooney admits she had no desire to leave Nine but was given no say in the matter after returning from her commentary gig at the London Games, which turned out to be a ratings fizzier."

Lane 5 - NBC Sports posts (w/ very old video) "VIDEO: Learn to swim like Michael Phelps.  As we continue to turn back the clock for no apparent reason on a gorgeous Monday, enjoy this 20-part video series (we would have made it 22) on Michael Phelps and the training techniques Bob Bowman used to turn him from a precocious 15-year-old swimmer to history’s greatest Olympic champion."

Lane 6 - Omaha.com posts "Cozy setup helped keep Swim Trials in Omaha.  Asked what probably won the bid again for Omaha after hosting in 2008 and '12, Cliff, president of the Omaha Sports Commission, said last week: “Without question, the convenience of the venue.”  The 50-meter warm-up pool starts at the southern edge of Exhibit Hall A in the CenturyLink convention center, where it connects with the arena. That pool also sits in a mostly enclosed space that minimizes the noise from the arena, allowing swimmers to prepare or cool down, Cliff said, without distraction."

Lane 7 - Adelaide Now posts "Australian swimming's rehabilitation will be a long haul.  SWIMMING tentatively attempted its first redemptive steps this past week.  With the sport humiliated and chastened in the wake of London, rehabilitation is a long, incremental and necessary haul that will need every kilometre of the road to Rio."

Lane 8 - Sunshine Coast Daily posts "Brave Melanie bound for Barcelona despite injury.   OLYMPIC gold medallist Melanie Schlanger has shaken off an injury-marred national championships and vowed to regain her best form.  The Coast export carried a fractured rib into the championships in Adelaide, which ended on Friday night, and performed accordingly. The 26 year old failed to defend her 100m freestyle title, finishing sixth, and came fifth in the 200m freestyle.  She has, however, earned a spot on Australia's 4x200m freestyle relay team for the world championships in Barcelona in July-August and is optimistic of also making the 4x100m freestyle team."

Tuesday's Swim Report: Wait, 21 What And A Speedo?

Lane 1 - USA Today posts "Missy Franklin goes to prom, gets a tattoo.  Missy Franklin was out all night. She slammed into a few cars. She didn't get to bed until 7 a.m. She woke up with a tattoo. Has America's Olympic sweetheart turned all Reese Witherspoon and gone bad?"

Lane 2 - Herald Sun posts "Olympic swimmer Christian Sprenger aims for breaststroke world record.  THE world record is in his sights. And many argue that he should have been awarded a London Olympic gold medal.  But Australian swimming star Christian Sprenger reckons he is just learning breaststroke."

Lane 3 - USMS posts "2012 World Masters Swimmers of the Year.  Five Americans make the list of Top 12 Masters swimmers around the world."

Lane 4 - Billings Gazette posts "Hardin to host Masters swim meet.  The 2nd annual Masters Swim Meet, hosted by the Masters of Billings Swim Club, will be held June 8 in Hardin.  Swimmers ages 18 and over from around the state and adjacent states are invited to participate. Membership in USMS or USA Swimming is not required for this meet."

Lane 5 - In My Community posts "THE pool is limited,...THE pool is limited, according to swim champion and octogenarian Rod Baker, so most mornings you can find him swimming a casual kilometre at Doddie’s Beach.  Baker is Mandurah’s very own world record holder after competing in the 2013 Masters Swimming National Championships in Sydney.  While there, he set Australian records in the 50m, 100m, 200m and 800m freestyle events."

Lane 6 - USA Today posts "Michael Phelps' coach to help Turkish swim program.  Turkey has signed Michael Phelps' coach as a consultant on their swimming program for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and the 2020 Games that Istanbul hope to host."

Lane 7 - Baltimore Sun posts "Michael Phelps greets Under Armour shareholders in surprise appearance.  Olympic swimmer talks about golf, swimming to relax."

Lane 8 - Books Live posts "Coming Soon: Lewis Pugh Shares Strategies for Achieving the “Impossible” in 21 Yaks and a Speedo.  New from Jonathan Ball in May, 21 Yaks and a Speedo, by Lewis Pugh, “the Human Polar Bear” and bestselling author of Achieving the Impossible:  Lewis Pugh knows oceans. He was the first to complete a long distance swim in every ocean of the world, and has pioneered more swims around famous landmarks than any other person in history. He swam across the icy waters of the North Pole to highlight the melting of the Arctic sea ice, and across a glacial lake on Mt Everest to draw attention to the impact of climate change on the Himalayan glaciers.  It was there that he met his first Yak."

Thursday's Swim Report - Speedo Up, Swim Up and Dive In

Lane 1 - The Futon Critic posts "Michael Phelps Tests His Game and Faces Surprise "Gold Medal Showdown" on Season Finale of Golf Channel's "The Haney Project," Monday, April 29.  Bruce Jenner, Sugar Ray Leonard, Mike Eruzione and Seth Westcott will also appear in said finale."

Lane 2 - PR Newsire posts "History Is Made: American Honey® Hosts First-ever Times Square Kickball Game With Gold Medal Swimmer Ryan Lochte And Pro Football Star Donovan McNabb.  Celebrity Kickball Game Celebrates Launch of American Honey's Bar-sity Athletics Social Sports Program; Charity Donation Made to Boston-area Red Cross."

Lane 3 -  BG Swimming posts via youtube "Michael Jamieson: "Sign Up to SwimBritain".  Fancy having Olympic silver medalist, Michael Jamieson, on your SwimBritain team? Sign-up today at www.swimbritain.co.uk"

Lane 4 - Windy City Times posts "Smelts mark 25 years in the pool.  Paul Mittleman has been swimming for the predominantly gay Chicago Smelts for 24 of the team's 25 years—longer than some of his teammates have even been alive.   "Swimming is still fun and still a great workout. Plus, I have made lots of friends and gotten to know quite a number of people through the Smelts."  The Smelts this year feature 133 members on the co-ed club, with 64 percent male swimmers."

Lane 5 - Outsports posts "Gay High School Swim Captain Makes A Splash Standing Up For Rights."

Lane 6 - The Age posts (w/video) "Celebrity Splash is almost here...Which brings us to Celebrity Splash, which premieres on Channel Seven this week.  It's no secret the main reason most of the audience will be tuning in is to see belly flops and Speedo wedgies, but there is potential for something to go seriously wrong.  In the US where the series is on air at present, three contestants have been injured (a ruptured eardrum, bruised ribs and bruised kidneys) but are still diving."

Lane 7 - Redstone Rocket posts "Olympic gold medalist encourages swimming lessons.  Cullen Jones nearly drowned as a child but grew up to become one of the world’s fastest swimmers.  The U.S. Olympic gold medalist visited Huntsville on Thursday to springboard the community swimming lessons at Alabama A&M University’s Wellness Center.  “It’s a lifesaving skill,” Jones, 29, said."

Lane 8 - The Sydney Morning Herald posts "Sprenger calls on Hackett.  London Olympic silver medallist Christian Sprenger has called for former champion Grant Hackett to return to the Australian swim team as a mentor, to help fill the leadership gap and develop a new team captain.  The Australian team has not had a captain since Hackett retired in 2008 and Sprenger, now one of the veterans of the team, said he did not believe there was anyone currently capable of stepping up to the role."

Tuesday's Swim Report: From Flabby To Super Slim In Only One Swim*

Lane 1 - Daily Mail posts "'I swapped my flabby tummy for a six-pack in just SIX WEEKS': But how DID this office worker lose four inches from his waist?      Charlie Curtis, 30, from London, gained weight after breaking his ankle.  Speedo sent him training with former Olympic swimmer Karen Pickering.  Swam twice a week for 45 minutes and did aerobic fitness drill.  His waist shrunk from 36 inches to 32 inches, and he lost 10kg."

Lane 2 - Ann Arbor posts "Big Ten Network to air documentary following 6 Michigan women swimming English Channel to benefit ALS.  A documentary about six Michigan women who swim the English Channel to support ALS research will air on television this week.  The Michigan State University-produced documentary, "Swimming Towards a Cure," will air Thursday night on the Big Ten Network."

Lane 3 - The Telegraph posts "Mark Anderson and former head of British swimming Michael Scott appointed to key Swimming Australia posts.  Anderson was today confirmed as the new chief executive and Scott has been appointed the new high performance director as Swimming Australia moves to rebound from the biggest cleanout in the sport's history."

Lane 4 - Detroit Free Press posts "From pool to pits for former Michigan star Tyler Clary.  Gold medalist on fast track for career as race car driver.  Clary said, in fact, he will pursue a full-time motor sports career after Rio, either behind the wheel or as part of a pit crew."

Lane 5 - Baltimore Sun posts "Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan teed off against each other on the golf course at the 12th annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas this weekend."

Lane 6 - Sports Pro posts "Australian swimmer Magnussen pens timely endorsement.  Australian swimmer James Magnussen, who made his Olympic debut at the London 2012 Games, has agreed an endorsement deal with luxury watch brand Maurice Lacroix."

Monday's Swim Report: If A Food Lover Is A Foodie Is A Swim Lover A Swimie?

Lane 1 - The Sydney Morning Herald posts "Olympians do battle.  Olympic legend Dawn Fraser has criticised fellow gold medallist Stephanie Rice for being ''too cocky''.  The two women are set to appear together on Channel Nine's Celebrity Apprentice from next week, but on set there were sparks between the champions.  During one part of taping, the champion admits she told Rice, ''I'm telling you for your own good, please have a bit more respect for older people.''

Lane 2 - Garrett Weber-Gale posts via youtube "The AthleticFoodie Story.  AthleticFoodie, co-founded and operated by Olympic gold-medalist Garrett Weber-Gale, is a lifestyle brand singularly focused on helping people find happier lives through healthier lives. Here at our YouTube channel you'll find recipe and cooking spots, fitness highlights, lifestyle tips, and new episodes of the AF podcast, For The Love Of Food. Check back regularly for new content and watch the official brand video for a closer look at what AthleticFoodie is all about. Stay healthy & keep dreaming!"

Lane 3 - TMZ posts "Michael Jordan & Michael Phelps.  Battle for Golf Supremacy.  Mike and Mike grabbed their clubs and hit the links in Vegas for the 12th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational at Shadow Creek in North Las Vegas.  So, which Mike emerged victorious?"

Lane 4 - Female First posts "Mark Foster Exclusive Interview.  Mark Foster is backing a new British Gas campaign to get more people into the pool and get more people fit and healthy.  We caught up with Foster to chat about SwimBritain, looking back on the Olympic Games and what lies ahead."

Lane 5 - Ad Age posts "Ryan Lochte on His Reality-TV Hopes, Sponsors and Crazy Fan Requests.  Olympian Wants to Shine More Light on Sport of Swimming.   Ad Age: How do you feel about the way you're portrayed in the media?  Mr. Lochte: I always try to be myself; it's too hard to be anything else. Sponsors who come on know exactly what they get with me. I'm not going to be fake or try to be a superhero. I am who I am."

Lane 6 - Times Live posts "Bleak 2016 Olympics ahead. Swimming SA chief executive Shaun Adriaanse confirmed that all costs for elite swimmers to attend the Fina World Championships in Barcelona in July will be covered under Sascoc's Operation Excellence (Opex) programme.  Such swimmers are London Olympic gold medallists Chad le Clos and Cameron van der Burgh.  But Adriaanse warned that the country won't achieve the same results as the London Olympics at Rio in 2016 if they don't get a sponsor to replace Telkom's R11-million a year, which ended in 2011.  "We can't expect miracles," Adriaanse said."

Lane 7 - The Independent Alligator posts "Walk hopes to feed awareness for eating disorders.  The first-ever Gainesville National Eating Disorders Association Walk is Sunday at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.  The guest speakers attending will be sharing personal stories about overcoming their eating disorders, and both have Gainesville and UF connections.  Dagny Knutson, a competitive swimmer who left her Olympic dreams to seek help for bulimia, took treatment at Shands Eating Disorder Recovery Center. Allison Kreiger Walsh, founder of Helping Other People Eat, is a UF alumna and Miss Florida 2006.  While it’s a heavy subject, Widom said it’s going be a lighthearted event.  “Everyone knows someone who could be affected by an eating disorder,” she said, “so we are trying to spread awareness to everyone, not only the younger generation.”

Lane 8 - Triathlete Competitor posts "Monday Swim Set: Sailboats, Popups & Tennessee Tumblers.  Triathlete Europe contributor Sara McLarty has a blog with more than 500 creative workouts used in her Masters swim program in Florida. We’ll feature a workout every Monday so you have new ideas to take to the pool. On her blog you can pick a Monday set for a long distance focus, a Wednesday set for sprint training, or Friday for creative open water skills."