My Commission?

Nuttin'!

Are there any Anthony Ervin fans out there who don't already subscribe to Swimming World?  If so, the planets have lined up just for you.  Find your special deal here.

In case you missed it, Clowney lit up Smith (and the Twittersphere):


Still wondering what this is?  No?  Couldn't care less?

It's a lane rope saver.  Great way to throw away three hundred bucks of taxpayer money...

Leo Cancellare Invite

Brownsville City Champs

Summer Creek Sprint Invite

It's time to recognize the brainiacs of our sport.  Click for forms:

NISCA Academic All-America (seniors only) (apply online here)

TISCA Academic All-State (juniors & seniors)

Late snacks discussed at Athletic Foodie here.

Weight Gain

If your goal is to gain weight, a snack before bedtime is ideal because it allows you to get in some extra calories without feeling stuffed. For some athletes, maintaining weight and gaining weight can seem like a chore and can be just as difficult as it is for some to lose weight. Meal replacement shakes or instant breakfast shakes are a great way to add calories to your diet before bedtime.

Fun to watch (and listen to) Ryan Lochte's world record 200 IM swim in Istanbul:

  Who wants to calculate the amount of time he spent underwater in 2012?

Probably close to a couple of weeks...

A pair of aquatics jobs in Houston:

Human Resources Director

Pool Supervisor

 

Send yer "we gots ta has us some gun control" emails to Whiskey Chimp