SWIMMING

Spartans win EDC girls swimming championship

FARGO – It’s a dry spell that Fargo North wants to splash away. “Yeah, 35 years,” said Spartans senior Emily Roche.

By Rob Beer , November 03, 2012

Roche leads way as Fargo North tops West Fargo

FARGO – Ellie Roche won the 200-yard individual medley and 100 breaststroke and was a part of the winning 400 freestyle relay team as Fargo North defeated West Fargo 114-72 in North Dakota girls swimming Friday.

By Forum staff reports , October 26, 2012

North girls swimming team making a splash

Fargo - There is a banner that hangs on the wall of the Fargo North High School swimming pool that has the year 1977 listed on it.

By Tom Mix , October 22, 2012

West Fargo swimmer overcomes vision, hearing issues

West Fargo - Dream it, wish it, do it. That catchy team motto is found written in Chinese characters on the T-shirts worn by members of the West Fargo girls swimming and diving team. But for eighth-grade swimmer Eden Neva, those words are her mission statement.

By Tom Mix , September 05, 2012

Metro swimming preview capsules

August 17, 2012

Excessive heat inside Olympic swim venue a concern

LONDON — Whew! The heat's on at Olympic Aquatics Centre, and the swimming competition hasn't even begun.

By Associated Press , July 26, 2012

Phelps, Bolt unlikely to keep up dominance

Michael Phelps, in the pool, raising a fist. Usain Bolt, on the track, slapping his chest. They are the two indelible images of the 2008 Beijing Olympics – celebration after celebration of gold medals and world records by the American swimmer and the Jamaican sprinter. Because of what they did four years ago, all eyes will be on them when they return to their sports’ biggest stages during the London Games, which open July 27. Unbeatable then, they’re not expected to overwhelm the rest of the world – and the clock – quite the same way this time. And each one likely faces a strong challenge from a teammate.

By Associated Press , July 14, 2012

Eight is too much: Phelps drops one of his races for the Olympics

OMAHA, Neb. – There won’t be a Beijing repeat in London. Michael Phelps has dropped one of his eight Olympic races.

July 02, 2012

Fargo North graduate Hehn advances to 200 breaststroke semifinals at US Olympic Swimming Trials

OMAHA, Neb. – Fargo North graduate Keri Hehn has advanced to the women’s 200-meter breaststroke semifinals at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials.

By Forum staff reports , June 29, 2012

Former Moorhead High swimmer Pechmann doesn't advance past preliminaries at US Olympic Swimming Trials

OMAHA, Neb. – Moorhead High graduate Luke Pechmann didn’t advance past the preliminary round in the men’s 100-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials.

By Forum staff reports , June 28, 2012

Meet official says Olympic year provides boost for area swimming event

FARGO - Swimming is all the rage in Omaha, Neb., with the U.S. Olympic Trials grabbing the attention of much of the city.

By Tom Mix , June 27, 2012

Hehn just misses 100 breaststroke semis

OMAHA, Neb. – Fargo North graduate Keri Hehn finished 18th during the preliminary rounds of the women’s 100-meter breaststroke Tuesday at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials.

June 26, 2012

Fargo North graduate Hehn just misses spot in women's 100 breaststroke semifinals at US Olympic Swimming Trials

OMAHA, Neb. – Fargo North graduate Keri Hehn finished 18th during the preliminary rounds of the women’s 100-meter breaststroke Tuesday at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials.

By Forum staff reports , June 26, 2012

Ronnie Hehn doesn't advance past preliminary round at U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials

OMAHA, Neb. – Ronnie Hehn didn’t advance past the preliminary round in the men’s 100-meter breaststroke at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials on Monday.

By Forum staff reports , June 25, 2012

Three area swimmers prepare for U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials

Fargo - The last time Keri Hehn competed in the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, she felt stressed.

By Eric Peterson , June 23, 2012