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  • IrvineNovAquatics

    In Briefs: Speedo Grand Challenge Psych Sheets and Events to Watch

    Posted on May 27, 2011 | 4 Comments
    The Speedo Grand Challenge begins this morning out at Irvine’s William Wollett Aquatics Center, site of last year’s USA Swimming Nationals. The meet acts as essentially an elite California State Championship meet (aside from FAST, who left most of their elite swimmers home). Don’t consider state championship meets...

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  • MayContests

    In Briefs: Speedo, USA Swimming, CDC Sponsor Fan Contests For Swimmers

    Posted on May 24, 2011 | 1 Comment
    Do you like swimming? If not, you’re probably not reading this website. Do you love prizes? If not, then you’re probably not human. A slew of recent contests strive to bring two of our favorite things (swimming and prizes) together into one glorious collaboration of...

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  • SpeedoArenaDay3

    Fantasy Camp: Speedo Takes Home Inaugural Sponsor ‘Ship Title With Win Over Arena

    Posted on April 7, 2011 | 7 Comments
    Remember, not all of these athletes are sponsored by the brand for whom they are swimming. Some of them fall under the category of swimming for a sponsored federation, or swimming for a sponsored college. This includes swimmers like Matt Grevers and Kosuke Kitajima, both...

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  • SpeedoArenaDay2

    Fantasy Camp: Team Speedo Fights Back on Day 2 at the Sponsor ‘Ship

    Posted on April 6, 2011 | 5 Comments
    Preview |  Day 1 |  Day 2  |  Day 3 Not surprisingly, the Arena Elite team jumped out to a bit of a lead after one day at the Speedo-Arena Sponsor ‘Ship. While the men’s squads were about even, as expected, the Arena women have...

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  • SpeedoArenaDay1

    Fantasy Camp: 2011 Sponsor ‘Ship Kicks Off on Day 1 With Heavy Focus on Sprints

    Posted on April 5, 2011 | 1 Comment
    Remember, not all of these athletes are sponsored by the brand for whom they are swimming. Some of them fall under the category of swimming for a sponsored federation, or swimming for a sponsored college. This includes swimmers like Matt Grevers and Kosuke Kitajima, both...

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  • SpeedoArenaPreviewRosters

    Fantasy Camp: Team Speedo vs. Arena Elite Team (Preview)

    Posted on April 4, 2011 | 6 Comments
    For years, Speedo has been dominating the world of swimming sponsorships, so much so that the term “Speedo” has become synonymous with certain types of racing suits, regardless of brand. But a recent push by international competitor Arena, including defections of Emily Seebohm, Ranomi Kromowidjojo,...

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  • New Poll: What’s the verdict on Lochte’s shoes?

    New Poll: What’s the verdict on Lochte’s shoes?

    Posted on August 4, 2010 | 2 Comments
    So, in case you haven’t heard, Ryan Lochte unveiled his brand new self-designed Speedo high-tops on the first day of the USA-Swimming Nationals. The shoe is covered in green sequins, presumably water proof, with a little bit of yellow accent. The soles say “Ryan” and...

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  • Phelps, Team Speedo Swim Around the Earth to Fight Malaria

    Phelps, Team Speedo Swim Around the Earth to Fight Malaria

    Posted on July 6, 2010 | No Comments
    Girl Scouts sell cookies. Firefighters fill their boots. Sororities host car washes. In swimming, our go-to fundraiser is the famous swim-a-thon. Michael Phelps, along with thousands of Speedo swimmers, friends, and family, took the Swim-a-thon to a whole new level on June 25th. Phelps, British Olympic...

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  • A Eulogy For Polyurethane: Masters Nationals Closes Supersuit Era

    A Eulogy For Polyurethane: Masters Nationals Closes Supersuit Era

    Posted on May 25, 2010 | 1 Comment
    Rest In Peace, Polyurethane swim suits. We bid thee adieu. (February 13, 2008-May 22, 2010) As Sunday turned to Monday, Masters Swimming became the last major governing body to outlaw polyurethane suits. From the launch of the Speedo LZR line, the first major suit to...

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  • How Can Swimming Go Green(er)?

    How Can Swimming Go Green(er)?

    Posted on April 27, 2010 | 4 Comments
    Ok, so I know I’m a few days late for Earth Day, but I saw an interesting article today on the Kast-Away Swim Wear Blog. They come to the conclusion that compared to many other businesses (including the individually-wrapped-banana industry), the swimsuit manufacturers do a...

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