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Gold Medal Mel  
All things swimming, for swim fans and swimmers from age group to elite. Written by two-time Olympic gold medalist (1992) Mel Stewart, who goes behind the scenes to interview current and past National Team Members, and interacts with swim fans.

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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model & Competitive Swimmer, Hilary Rhoda

Feb 9, 2010
Today my wife asked me, "Hey Mel, do you know Hilary Rhoda, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model? She swam competitively." "No, I do not," I answered. But I do now... Wow! She is beautiful, and one more reason to sing...

Amy Van Dyken, 6-time Olympic Gold Medalist & Morning Radio Host

Feb 8, 2010
Amy Van Dyken, 6-time Olympic gold medalist (and the first female to win 4 golds in one Olympics), is a now a morning radio host in Phoenix, Arizona, on 98.7 THE PEAK. Few Olympians parlay their success into a completely...

Looking for Olympic Legends

Feb 5, 2010
I'm looking for Olympic Legends to interview, much like I did with Glenn Mills of GoSwim. If you have anyone in mind, any athlete in any Olympic sport, let me know. Athletes' lives, often times, are far more interesting outside...

"The Dark Days of Swimming Aren't so Dark"

Feb 3, 2010
I got a lot of calls and text messages from pro swimmers, or swimmers who are about to turn pro, regarding a swimnetwork blog last week, THE DARK DAYS FOR THE PRO SWIMMER. It is a compelling piece, but it's...

Chlorine and Human Secretions, THE FACTS

Feb 1, 2010
This is all you need to know about preventing harmful elements in pools that result from sweat, urine, and other human secretions. Thanks to my friend, Robert T. Burrows, of SureWater Technologies, for drawing up this list. A Chloramine Prevention...




Eric T.
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  Great original content! Mel brings his quirky personality to interviews with world famous swimmers, and also shares personal accounts of his life devoted to the world of swimming.
Posted 3/26/09 5:03 PM