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Dara Torres Got Milk

February 3, 2010April 10, 2009 by Nico

US Olympic Swimmer, Dara Torres, is the newest face to don a milk mustache in the popular “got milk?” campaign – joining the ranks of more than 250 actors, athletes, models and musicians who have lent their upper lips in support of milk. Torres is helping to launch a new initiative to educate women about …

Dominik Meichtry on Twitter

April 22, 2011April 9, 2009 by Nico

Two time Swiss Olympic Swimmer, Dominik Meichtry, is on Twitter. Follow him at http://twitter.com/swissflipper or visit his official site for more. Also check out the “Links Section” for more links to other swimmers on Twitter.

The Jagged Edge Of Jaked Results

April 22, 2011April 4, 2009 by Nico

Craig Lord of SwimNews.com posted an article on the impact of the Jaked suit on the latest competitions in Switzerland. His article seems to be a sum up of what coaches in Switzerland have to say about the suit. I swam with the suit on the 4x100m FR during Long Course Championships a few weeks ago and have to say that I didn’t find it to be so great … but maybe I’m one of the swimmers who does not equally benefit from the suit or I simply don’t believe in it.

Are you a floater or are you a sinker?

April 22, 2011April 2, 2009 by Nico

Floating is the basic skill for swimmers. Are you a floater or are you sinker? Read “How to float in swimming” by Coach Emmett Hines over at H2Ouston Swim.

Team Championships 2009

August 18, 2011April 1, 2009 by Nico

Swiss Team Championships were held on Saturday March 28th and Sunday March 29th at the Nid-du-Crô indoor pool in Neuchâtel. Our men’s team swam the NLA in the afternoon on both days.

Our team was composed of Buchs Tristan, Comeche Daniel, Courtois Damien, Fornasari Lino, Künzi Aurélien, Massacand Jonathan, Tschabuschnig Gregory, Tyriseva Yanouck, Waeber Dimitri and myself.

Lancy-Natation only competed in the NLA for the their third year and we all wanted to achieve something special this year. Our goal was to bring home a medal and we knew that 3rd place could be possible if everything would go for us at the meet.

Championnat Suisse des Clubs Day II

April 22, 2011March 29, 2009 by Nico

C’est fait … l’équipe du Lancy Natation a réussi de monter sur le podium lors du Championnat Suisse des Clubs à Neuchâtel. Nous avons remporté la 3ème place derrière Uster et Red-Fish avec 20’138 points.

Championnat Suisse des Clubs Day I

April 22, 2011March 29, 2009 by Nico

Le Lancy Natation occupe la 2ème place du classement avec 10’362 points derrière Uster et devant Red-Fish après la première journée de compétition à Neuchâtel.

NCAA: Adrian breaks American Record in 100 Free

April 21, 2011March 29, 2009 by Nico

World Team Member Nathan Adrian, swimming for the University of California, broke his own American Record set at the Pac-10 Championships as a leadoff for Cal’s 400 FR with a 41.08 in the Championships final.

NCAA: Adrian breaks 50 Free American Record twice

April 21, 2011March 27, 2009 by Nico

World Team Member Nathan Adrian, swimming for the University of California, broke his own American Record set at the Pac-10 Championships with a 18.76 leadoff for Cal’s 200 FR during the first day of the 2009 NCAA Swimming Championships. Adrian returned just a few minutes later with the win and another American Record in the final of the 50-yard free with an 18.71.

Swimming: The Suits

April 21, 2011March 24, 2009 by Nico

The Sport Aktuell, a sport show on the Swiss television, discussed the swimming suit situation with Swiss swimmers Dominik Meichtry and Flori Lang during the Swiss Championships on their edition of March 23rd.