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Ryan Lochte and Prince Harry Had a Drunken Swim Race

Emerald Catron — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:00:33 +0000

If there was audio for the video footage (available here) of Ryan Lochte and Prince Harry racing against each other in a Las Vegas pool, it would probably just be, “Jeah, brah! Let’s, like, totally race right now!” followed by a bunch of splashing and bro-chortles. But, alas we can only imagine what was actually said at 3am Monday morning (also known as “Party O’Clock” to people who don’t have to work) just before the two started racing in the Wynn XS Nightclub pool.

Michael Phelps Shatters Olympics Record with 19th Career Medal

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 04:25:37 +0000

Michael Phelps has managed to swim into history. Phelps set the record for most Olympic medals won by an individual when he picked up his 19th on Tuesday by leading the US to a gold in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay in London. It was the first gold medal of these Games for Phelps. Phelps has [...]

U.S. Olympic Swim Team Lip-Syncs to No. 1 Song in the World [VIDEO]

Buddy Logan — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 20:00:42 +0000

Considering everyone, from Justin Beiber and James Franco to Katy Perry have made their own lip-sync versions of Carly Rae Jepsen’s worldwide smash “Call Me Maybe” — it may not be the most original thing that the U.S. Olympic swimming team could have done. But it may be the smartest.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Olympic Swimmer Michael Phelps

Don Deane — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 01:00:56 +0000

At 27 years old, swimmer Michael Phelps is at the top of his game. He’s won countless honors, awards and medals during his career, leading some to describe him as the greatest athlete in history to ever grace the sport. Later this month, Phelps will attempt to add to his impressive list of accolades by [...]

Tyler City Pools Open June 2nd

Lucky Larry — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:03:58 +0000

It’s time to break out the sunscreen, floaties and your swim suit and head off to the pool to have some fun in the summer sun! The Tyler Parks and Recreation Department will be opening the city’s two pools on Saturday, June 2nd! With the end of school on the horizon and the temperatures in [...]

Top 5 Ways to Enjoy the Summer Weather in Tyler

andytaylor — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:36 +0000

The weather in East Texas is heating up. While many of us have come to accept our region’s blistering summers, others would prefer to skip ahead to Halloween. If you’re among the latter group, consider one of the many ways to enjoy the sunshine over the next few months. Whether you venture to the Piney Woods [...]