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University of North Florida cuts swimming and diving
by Title IX Blog
posted March 24, 2010 at 5:45pm

The University of North Florida in Jacksonville, citing financial constraints, conference affiliation, and facilities, announced earlier this week that it will cut its women's swimming and diving team. There was no mention of any plans to add a different ...more

Thoughts are things: Saving a bad workout
by Byline to Finish Line
posted March 11, 2010 at 10:15am

The first problem was deciding what to eat for dinner. After a large bowl of fresh fruit salad over late afternoon coffee with a friend, my inclination was to eat something light what with my master’s swim practice starting at 8:30 p.m. What sounded goo...more

Diving coach lawsuit moves to federal court
by Title IX Blog
posted March 4, 2010 at 10:07pm

We blogged about the lawsuit filed by former Texas A&M diving coach Kevin Wright when he filed for wrongful termination in state court under a whistleblower protection statute in Texas. At that time we wondered whether there would also be a Title IX r...more

Using my power
by Byline to Finish Line
posted March 2, 2010 at 4:55pm

I had suspected what was in store for me at Monday night’s master’s swim workout. Sadly, I was correct. It was testing day. Time for Swim Master Greg to calculate my T-time. Part of me dreaded the workout because (a) it would be hard and (b) I alrea...more

My limiting factor in swimming
by Endurance Meg
posted February 17, 2010 at 12:38pm

Ever since I started training for triathlon, my time in the pool has been cursed. Aside from my incessant hunger when I get out of the water (unless, of course, I end up drinking too much water to have room for food), I get these debilitating calf cramp...more

Seeing myself as a polar bear
by Byline to Finish Line
posted January 28, 2010 at 4:33pm

Two years ago, swim workouts were painful. Physically my body was just fine but mentally and emotionally, I was a wreck. Swim workouts quickly unraveled in my mind as doubt and fear would stop my stroke before I even completed one length of the pool. A...more

Former Texas A&M; diving coach files retaliation case
by Title IX Blog
posted January 15, 2010 at 11:36am

Kevin Wright, who was fired in September from his position as head coach of Texas A&M's diving team, has sued the university in state court, alleging he was terminated in retaliation for reporting concerns about gender discrimination in athletics. Ac...more

Dara Torres talks about her reclaimed knee
by Athletic Women Blog
posted December 17, 2009 at 12:29pm

One gets an education in medical advances just by keeping up with Dara Torres. Recently, Torres underwent a new biotechnology procedure to repair a knee that had been giving her trouble. (Should we now call her Biotech Woman?) She talked about her experie...more

OCR to investigate whether University of Kansas Athletics discriminates against men
by Title IX Blog
posted November 7, 2009 at 2:18pm

According to CollegeSwimming.com, the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights will investigate a complaint filed against the University of Kansas last month, alleging that the University's failure to offer a men's swimming and diving team violat...more

Secrets of open-water swimming: Liz Fry on avoiding sharks, refueling, and making 55 degrees feel “balmy”
by Fair Game News
posted October 22, 2009 at 12:36pm

By Laura Pappano Elizabeth Fry, 50, is a powerhouse of an open-water swimmer who last month shattered by more than six hours (six hours!!) Kris Rutford’s record for the reverse Manhattan Island Marathon Swim. On September 18, she completed the 28.5 m...more

It’s just one meet – Making the decision to compete or not
by Sports Girls Play
posted October 17, 2009 at 12:57pm

In the world of youth sports it is so easy to get caught up in the emotion and get into the mindset that every competition, game, or match is the most important event. What if the athlete is injured, sick or physically unprepared for the competition? How ...more

Esther Williams: Princess Mermaid
by Athletic Women Blog
posted October 9, 2009 at 4:44pm

A common myth, one found in some variation all over the globe, is that of an enchanting, yet formidable, aquatic creature; two familiar terms for this mythical female being are siren and mermaid. The myth resonates, its origins become more easily apprehe...more

You can get fitter faster with friends
by Musings from a Multisport Mama
posted September 24, 2009 at 7:33pm

Well, leave it to science to explain what most runners and triathletes already know: that you can get fitter faster if you train with your friends. "Exercising in a group can be more effective by making things easier" declared the subhead importantly in ...more

Natalie Coughlin makes her dancing debut on DWTS Season 9
by Sports Girls Play
posted September 21, 2009 at 2:41pm

We all know she can swim, but can Natalie Coughlin dance, too? We’ll find out tonight on the season 9 premier of Dancing With the Stars. Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin is paired with 5 season veteran and season 1 co-champ Alex Mazo. I am guessing t...more

Natalie Coughlin in the limelight
by Athletic Women Blog
posted September 9, 2009 at 3:56pm

A dash of fame comes with winning eleven Olympic medals, but even that might not be enough to prepare an athlete for what happens when she is cast in a popular prime-time television show. I have argued that Natalie Coughlin deserves far greater recogniti...more

Natalie Coughlin will compete On Dancing With The Stars
by Sports Girls Play
posted August 18, 2009 at 5:04pm

Season 9 of the popular ABC “Dancing with the Stars” reality show will feature another Olympic Gold Medalist – Natalie Coughlin. Season 8 was won by Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson and other Olympic stars who have competed in past seasons include Apol...more

2009 Dancing with the Stars cast includes Natalie Coughlin
by Athletic Women Blog
posted August 18, 2009 at 4:39pm

Dancing with the Stars once again shows the good sense to include a female athlete in the cast. Natalie Coughlin deserves the spotlight, and I wouldn't be surprised one bit if she turns out to be a wonderful dancer. ...more

Swimmer Natalie Coughlin among new “Dancing with the Stars” cast
by Pretty Tough
posted August 17, 2009 at 4:48pm

Swimmer Natalie Coughlin on to appear on DWTS Natalie Coughlin can do the backstroke and the breastroke in world record time, but can she do the the paso doble or tango? Coughlin, who has made a big splash in the Olympics, will attempt to excel in th...more

The WSB Book Review: Young Woman And The Sea
by Women's Sports Blog
posted August 13, 2009 at 3:29pm

Veteran sports journalist Glenn Stout knows how to construct a compelling narrative. He also sets out on an important mission in his new book, Young Woman and The Sea: to introduce contemporary readers to a forgotten pioneer of women's sports. German-...more

Upcoming Book Review - Young Woman and the Sea
by Women's Sports Blog
posted August 11, 2009 at 7:00pm

In a few days the WSB Book Review will feature Young Woman And The Sea, which was graciously sent to me by Houghton Mifflin. I believe the book is already available, so if you have read it please chime in and let WSB know what you thought via email. ...more

FINA Says Swimsuit Ban Will Prevent Fatties From Winning, Or Something
by Women's Sports Blog
posted July 28, 2009 at 11:27am

I would be much less skeptical of FINA's decision to ban the high-tech suits if the major stated reasons weren't A. the old swimmers are pissed off that their records are being broken B. this will make the out-of-shape fatties even lazier Convincing ...more

Dara Torres v. Tom Watson: One for the Ages
by One Sport Voice
posted July 21, 2009 at 1:45am

With the near win of Tom Watson at this year’s British Open, much talk arose around his age (59!) and his potential to win his 6th title at Turnberry. It reminded me of similar age x performance dialogue around then 41 year-old Dara Torres in the 200...more

Dara Torres does it again
by Pretty Tough
posted July 14, 2009 at 7:41pm

Dara Torres Dara Torres continues to defy age and expectations when it comes to her performance in the pool. In a world record time trial attempt in the women’s 50 fly, Torres raced to a 25.50. The performance gave her a third-straight progression o...more

Sequels
by Athletic Women Blog
posted July 10, 2009 at 11:47am

Back in May I told you about HP's "Moms for Simplicity" campaign starring Dara Torres. Well, the saga continues: "On the Road with HP Moms" is a new blog from HP covering the exciting travels of three digital moms and their interaction with Dara. The mo...more

Darien Board of Ed is cautious about accepting gift
by Title IX Blog
posted July 4, 2009 at 4:18pm

A foundation has offered to donate $50,000 to support athletics at Darien (Connecticut) High School, but the Board of Education is exercising caution about whether to accept the funds, which are earmarked for the support of football ($25,000), girls' swi...more

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