Here's someone who has been absent from these pages for far too long. French Canadian diver Alexandre Despatie, in a tribute from Towleroad reader … [Read more...] about Video Sportrait: Alexandre Despatie
Swimming
Zen and the Art of Summer Down Under: A DNA Preview
It may be just turning fall here in the States, but down in Australia...summer approaches. Heralding that arrival, of course, are the swimsuit issues, … [Read more...] about Zen and the Art of Summer Down Under: A DNA Preview
Ian Thorpe: Gay Rumors No Big Deal
Ian Thorpe gave an interview to Australia's Foxtel channel over the weekend in an effort to quell allegations that he is fat, unfit, and "enjoying too … [Read more...] about Ian Thorpe: Gay Rumors No Big Deal
Jason Statham: Diver Extraordinaire
Here's a little factoid about Crank star Jason Statham, who as we know has no problem getting wet. He was on Britain's National Diving Squad for ten … [Read more...] about Jason Statham: Diver Extraordinaire
News: Synchro Swimming, Channing Tatum, Lieberman
Police in Jerusalem have banned a protest meant to object to the recent ban on a Gay Pride parade there. Authorities say they are worried that it will … [Read more...] about News: Synchro Swimming, Channing Tatum, Lieberman
Ian Thorpe Under the Magnifying Glass
Australian Olympic swimmer Ian Thorpe, who recently bought a million dollar home in the Hollywood Hills, is being targeted by media in Australia who … [Read more...] about Ian Thorpe Under the Magnifying Glass
Sportrait: Michael Phelps
Olympian Michael Phelps returned to form on Thursday night, beating rival Ian Crocker to win the 100-meter butterfly at the U.S. Swimming Nationals. … [Read more...] about Sportrait: Michael Phelps
Sportrait: Christian Hein
The 28th European Swimming Championships were held in Budapest yesterday and Christian Hein of Germany won the silver medal in the men's open-water 5 … [Read more...] about Sportrait: Christian Hein
Ian Thorpe (The Thorpedo) to Retire in 2008
Australian Olympic swimmer Ian Thorpe says he'll retire after the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, but right now he's preparing for a returning to the pool … [Read more...] about Ian Thorpe (The Thorpedo) to Retire in 2008
Thorpedo Swims Again
Australian Olympian Ian Thorpe made a return to the pool over the weekend after a year-long hiatus following the Athens Olympics. Thorpe wore his … [Read more...] about Thorpedo Swims Again