Michael Phelps breaks world 100m butterfly record…again

Michael Phelps became the first man to swim the 100m butterfly in under 50 seconds in Rome Saturday night with a new world record of 49.82 seconds, bettering his mark of 50.22 set in early July. The race, ... continue

Updated list of swimming world records that are a complete joke

The record books in swimming have turned into a farce at the Rome world championships with the decision to delay the outlawing of wetsuits until next January. From 22 events, there have been 18 world records broken, ... continue

Michael Phelps breaks 100m butterfly world record

If there was ever any concern over Michael Phelps' return to the pool, the champion swimmer put those to rest today by breaking the 100m butterfly world record with a 50.22 seconds, taking 0.18 seconds off the ... continue

Aaron Peirsol reclaims world record

American back stroker and Athens Olympic champion Aaron Peirsol reclaimed his world record in the 100-meter backstroke Wednesday at the U.S. swimming championships in Indianapolis. Peirsol trailed Matt Grevers at the 50 meter mark, then put himself up ... continue

Summer scare: lake bacteria nearly kills teen

Common bacteria that lurks in the mud in and around lakes has nearly killed an apparently healthy teenager in North Carolina. While the CDC reports that the bacteria is common and sickness caused by it is rare (fewer ... continue

I am not letting go of this sucka

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