Swimmer Gena Jorgenson wins 2 events, sets new personal records at Futures Championship
American News via Yahoo News· 3 days agoJorgenson placed first in both the 800-meter (9 minutes 5.51 seconds) and 1500-meter freestyle...
Today in sports history: Aug. 10
Wisconsin State Journal· 3 days agoIn 2008 in Beijing, Michael Phelps begins his long march toward eight gold medals by winning the 400-meter individual medley in 4:03.84 — smashing his...
Kelsey Zhang, 14, is Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics’ breakout swimming star
San Mateo Daily Journal· 3 days agoAudrey J-Cheng has garnered the label of “quiet leader” with the Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics swim...
Herald & Review Almanac for Aug. 9
Herald & Review· 4 days agoIn 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed an executive order nationalizing silver. In 1936, Jesse Owens won his fourth gold medal at the Berlin Olympics as the United States took first ...
With Duel in the Pool On Horizon, Swimming Australia Throws Good-Humored Shade At the United States
Swimming World Magazine· 1 day agoAhead of the upcoming Duel in the Pool in Sydney, Swimming Australia took to social media to throw some shade at the United States.
Sportlight-The first Davis Cup is held
The Idaho Statesman· 4 days ago1900 — The first Davis Cup is held with the United States beating Britain, 3-0. 1975 — Jack Nicklaus wins the PGA Championship for the fourth time with a...
On This Date: When Michael Phelps Blasted the 400 IM World Record and Launched the Great Eight (Race...
Swimming World Magazine· 2 days agoOn August 10, 2008, Michael Phelps jumpstarted his march to eight gold medals at the Beijing...
Sportlight-Week Ahead, Aug. 12-18
The Idaho Statesman· 22 hours ago1876 — Madeleine wins two straight heats over Canada’s Countess of Dufferin to defend the America’s Cup. 1936 — Rosalind, driven by Ben White, wins the...
Avon Swim Team members win state titles, compete at Western Zones
Vail Daily· 2 days agoAvon Swim Team athletes Tyson Boyd and Andrew Molloy took home titles in the 400-meter individual...
TODAY IN HISTORY - St. Louis Post-Dispatch (2022-08-09)
St. Louis Post-Dispatch· 4 days agoThere are 144 days left in the year. Today’s highlight On Aug. 9, 1974, Vice President Gerald R. Ford became the nation’s 38th chief executive as President Richard Nixon’s resignation took effect ...