2010 Worlds in Sweden

"Oregon Called: They want their weather back!" Made it safely to Sweden. Everything was on time and the flights were easy. Got lots of sleep. Hotel room is adequate...like an IKEA-themed college dorm...very Swedish. Have already met LOTS of swimmers from around the world: Australia, Italy, and Japan, not to mention all the Americans. It's pretty cool. Worst thing: the cost of beer at $8 a glass in the hotel. Thankfully I have a fridge in my room. I need to keep up my training, you know! Next worst thing: it has been POURING since my arrival and its raining hard right now...sure to dampen things! My shoes are soaked from two short walks last night. I would imagine the outdoor training pool will be empty today. Today is a light training day, so I am headed to swim at both competition pools. They are a 20-minute tram ride apart. Opening ceremonies tonight. Meet starts tomorrow. Follow everything on our Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/home.php

I'll be keeping an eye on Malena Hankins (GAJA) as she is the ONLY training partner I've had (for the last 2 months) in the 2 years I've been back swimming. I wish her the best of luck and I know she will do good. Her first swim is tomorrow (800 Fr):applaud::applaud:

Congratulations to Denise Brown of Michigan Masters winning the women's 800 free (50-54 age group) in 10:23.19 today at the FINA World Championship. The men are still swimming (7 pm).

More great swims on Day two...not sure about the Women's events, but the highlight for me was Vlad Pyshnenko's 51.72 World Record in the 100 Free (40-44 age group) for USMS! The weather cleared for a nice picnic tonight, but more rain forecast for tomorrow.

Congrats to Michael Soderlund (45-49) for winning the Men's 100 Free by .01!!:applaud: While we don't train on the same team we train at the same pool and he is a great guy. Swedish Olympian in the 80's and teammate of the great Matt Biondi at Cal.