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Olympics, Phelps spark interest in swimming (NBC Olympics)

August 20, 2008

In the wake of Michael Phelps, get ready for a swimming boom. Swim clubs and coaches across the nation say there's been a surge of interest since Phelps began collecting his eight gold medals.

Phelps' success gives swimming a boost (Seattle Times)

August 20, 2008

In the wake of Michael Phelps, get ready for a swimming boom. Swim clubs and coaches across the nation say there's been a surge of interest...

Hop Brook swimming area closed indefinitely (Republican-American)

August 20, 2008

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has temporarily closed the swimming area at Hop Brook Lake on Route 63 until further notice.

Russia's Larisa Ilchenko wins 10k swimming race (AP via Yahoo! Singapore News)

August 20, 2008

Larisa Ilchenko of Russia has won a gold medal in women's 10-kilometer open water swimming, an event making its Olympic debut.

Russia's Larisa Ilchenko wins gold in 10-kilometre swimming race (Slam! Sports)

August 20, 2008

BEIXIAOYING TOWN, China - Larisa Ilchenko of Russia has won a gold medal in women's 10-kilometre open water swimming, an event making its Olympic debut.

Michael Phelps' success sparks interest in swimming (El Paso Times)

August 20, 2008

BALTIMORE -- In the wake of Michael Phelps, get ready for a swimming boom.

Olympics, Phelps spark interest in swimming (WOOD TV 8 Grand Rapids)

August 20, 2008

Associated Press - August 19, 2008 11:04 PM ET BALTIMORE (AP) - In the wake of Michael Phelps, get ready for a swimming boom. Swim clubs and coaches across the nation say there's been a...

Peterson performs well at national swimming meet (Friendswood Journal)

August 20, 2008

Sarah Peterson, 15, of Friendswood and a member of Space City Aquatic Team, recently enjoyed a successful trip to the USA Speedo Junior National Swimming Championships in Minneapolis, MN.