The Arrival Fallacy ... in Swimming & Life - How To Dodge The Danger
'The Illusion of Finding Happiness Through Achievement and Learning to Enjoy the Journey'. The final part in a three-part guidance special from Dr. Bruce Lawrie for SOS
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SOS Hall of Fame
On This Day ... The Last Gold, Montgomery's 49.99 & More From The Living History File
TIMELINE - January - April- The SOS Daily Trawl of official World long-course records (plus all pre 1954 standards, all pools and metrics) set this day throughout history.
Forum
FORUM: Why The EU Aims To Block Swim Funding Over Bosses Courting Sanctioned Russians
Part 1: A meeting in Kazan, at which a World & European swim executive sat down with senior Russians, 3 of them EC-sanctioned over the war on Ukraine highlights risks of sports' autonomy bubble in a world full of sharp objects
Women
FORUM: US Supreme Court's Backing For Sex-Based Sport The Only Fair Outcome
An argument that ought never to have started is, effectively, won, yet women still find themselves having to fight to see fair play, safe play and sex-based rights back where they should be: as the three pillars holding up the two gateways to sport
Governance
Tatjana Smith Sends Red Warning To Feds In Switch To Orange Of The Netherlands
South African double Olympic champion and four-times medal winner has switched sporting nationality after dispute with national federation that ends with these words: "I also believe our athletes deserve a system that gives them the opportunity to thrive, not just survive.”
Coaching
Court Rules Safe-Sport Advocates Have Right to Warn Of Abuse Risks
A $250 million lawsuit against Nancy Hogshead, Champion Women, and Deb DiMatteo has been dismissed - Federal Court Declares Women's Sports Advocates Have First Amendment Right to Warn of the Risks of Sexually Abusive Coaches
China Diaries
Ponti Upholds 'Flyers Pride But Dash Of Day Was A Zhang Of An Outlier - Fastest 800 Finish Ever
The China Open was striking for four reasons: McEvoy's master-class 20.88; money magnets that drew foreign stars to a charm offensive that doubled as domestic championships; the speed of Zhang as he beat Märtens in the 200, 400 & 800 free; and the very young age of many Chinese finalists
