Bentley, Taylor impress in win Aug 29, 2009
Quarterback Matt Biondi scored on an 8-yard run with 4:39 to play in the first half. But Taylor's defense yielded just 45 yards in the second half to protect its lead. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Natalie Coughlin, Dana Vollmer Nominated for 2009 ESPY Awards Jul 7, 2009
Coughlin is tied with former Cal men's swimmer Matt Biondi with the most Olympic medals by any Cal athlete. She won 12 NCAA titles while at Cal.. (Calbears.com)
Phelps To Try New Events Before 2012 Games May 15, 2009
Arena, once a major player on this side of the Atlantic with American stars such as Spitz and Matt Biondi, planned to formally announce the deal on Thursday. "There's some really, really good swimmers struggling to find a way to keep going the next few years financially," Peirsol said. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
High School Roundup: Calaveras swimmers keep up winning ways against Raiders Apr 11, 2009
Also for Calaveras (8-1 MLL), Menzies won the 50 freestyle and 100 backstroke; Seibert won the 200 individual medley and 100 butterfly; Gary Lieb won the 500 freestyle and was on the winning 400 freestyle relay team; Ray Kelaita edged teammate Matt Pekarcik in the 200 freestyle and Pekarcik was on the winning 400 freestyle relay team; Bota was on the winning 200 freestyle relay team; Lum was on the winning 200 freestyle relay team; and Gary Lieb, Matt Biondi and James Simmons were on the winning... (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Bears are Golden on Day 3 Mar 7, 2009
98, breaking the Pac-10 record established by Golden Bear alumnus and 11-time Olympic medalist Matt Biondi. Adrian also claimed the three-year old meet mark previously held by Simon Burnett of Arizona. (Pac-10.org)
