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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."

Thursday's Swim Report: Life Outside The Pool

Lane 1 - The Lying Liars that Lie posts (w/video) "@MichaelPhelps Talks Life Outside The Pool With Brian!  World-renowned Olympic Medalist swimmer Michael Phelps joined Brian today on Kilmeade & Friends!  Phelps explained to Brian how he got into swimming and what he is up to now that he is officially retired from the sport."

Lane 2 - Velo Press posts via youtube "Swim Speed Workouts: Out of Water or Over Water Recovery Drill.  Sheila Taormina's books reveal the fastest way to swim. Learn more at SwimSpeedSecrets.com.  In her books Swim Speed Secrets and Swim Speed Workouts, 4-time Olympian, gold medalist, and triathlon world champion Sheila Taormina reveals the swim technique used by the world's fastest swimmers."

Lane 3 - News Chief posts "Comedian Anderson still hurting from diving mishap.  Comedian Louie Anderson says he's been in pain all week from a recent diving mishap during a taping of the ABC celebrity diving show "Splash." Anderson, who weighs more than 400 pounds, was trying to do a flip from the 5-meter board when he slammed into the water, landing on his face and chest."

Lane 4 - Global Post has "Park Tae-hwan-team.  South Korean Olympic swimming star Park Tae-hwan said Thursday that he hopes to turn a new chapter in his career now that he's found a new home.  Park joined the Incheon City Hall team in a signing ceremony held at the municipal government complex. The 23-year-old will receive an annual salary paid by the city, though financial details were not disclosed."

Lane 5 - NBC29 posts (w/video) "Olympic Gold Medalist Delivers Gifts at UVA Children's Hospital.  Patients at the University of Virginia Children's Hospital got a little surprise Tuesday afternoon.  An Olympic gold medalist handed out the gifts, hoping to brighten their day in the name of a special foundation.  Olympic gold medal swimmer Matt McLean delivered Jessie's JoyJars, jars filled with 15-20 age appropriate toys, to sick children at the hospital.  He distributed the gifts from a wagon overflowing with names."

Lane 6 - Contra Costa Times posts "Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin visits Richmond Tibetan center.  Coughlin, a 30-year-old Bay Area native, gave an inspirational talk to about 25 parents and children at the Tibetan Association of Northern California's (TANC) community center in Richmond on Wednesday night.  Accompanied by her husband, swimming coach Ethan Hall, Coughlin emphasized themes of perseverance, practice and education.  The visit came about after several months of emails and other inquiries from staff at the center, who hoped to hear from one of the most celebrated athletes in Bay Area history."

Lane 7 - Swim Mac posts via youtube "Tyler McGill and Coach Kevin Happ. Olympian Tyler McGill was in town this week and made time to visit with our North Dolphin Division. Here Tyler and Coach Kevin Happ demo a freestyle drill."

Lane 8 - Oxford Mail posts "Making a splash with waterpolo.   IMAGINE a cross between handball and basketball played in a swimming pool, and players are not allowed to stop swimming – that is waterpolo.  Originally developed in England in the late 19th century as a sort of aquatic rugby, it was played casually in lakes and rivers.  The men’s game has been in every Olympic Games since 1900, but it was 100 years before the women’s game was included."