Phelps captures eighth gold Aug 17, 2008
Phelps tried to carve out a niche for his sport by organizing and participating in Swim With the Stars, a month-long tour that hit 12 cities and included several of his American teammates, such as Ian Crocker and Lenny Krayzelburg. The tour sold-out and Phelps wants to keep his Olympic momentum rolling. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
AS IT HAPPENED: View live blog from swimming Aug 12, 2008
The Americans have set the last five world records in this event, stretching back to Lenny Krayzelburg in August 1999. Update 10:31 - And they're off. (USA Today -- Sports)
Trojans Unequalled in Olympic Success Jul 8, 2008
The majority of USC's gold medal haul came in swimming, with 5 victorious Trojans competing for the United States: Lindsay Benko, Rhi Jeffrey and Kaitlin Sandeno, Klete Keller and Lenny Krayzelburg. and helped lead the U.S. to gold in women's basketball, while Felix Sanchez of the Dominican Republic won the gold in the 400-meter intermediate hurdles. (WeAreSC.com)
Another honor for Pearl Jun 9, 2008
Joining Pearl in the 16th annual class were Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug, sportswriter/ESPN personality Tony Kornheiser, pro football Hall of Fame member Ron Mix, Olympic swimmer Lenny Krayzelburg, broadcaster Sam Rosen, 1940s St. Johns basketball player Hy Gotkin and Olympic fencing judge Daniel Bukantz. Pearl is the second sports figure with UT ties to make the NJSHF. Former Vol basketball All-America Ernie Grunfeld was elected to the NJSHF in 1993. (InsideTennessee.com)
Dodgers hope youth will be served Jun 9, 2008
Other honorees include Olympic swimmers Janet Evans and Lenny Krayzelburg, and former USC All-American football player Mike Garrett. Emmanuelle Chriqui, who plays Sloan on the TV show "Entourage," threw out the first pitch Sunday. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Olympic gold medalist Krayzelburg retires Jun 8, 2008
(AP) -Four-time Olympic gold medalist Lenny Krayzelburg, captain of the U.S. swimming team at the 2004 Athens Games, officially retired Friday. The 32-year-old Krayzelburg was plagued by injuries, including three surgeries on his left shoulder, though he did try to come back after the Athens Olympics. (MSNBC -- Sports)
More of this story Jun 7, 2008
The school, which opened in 2006, formed swim and water polo teams in 2007 and, in partnership with the nonprofits A World Fit for Kids and the Lenny Krayzelburg Foundation, has offered after-school swim and fitness programs since January ... "This is a place of solace and community," said Tony Grutman, executive director of the Lenny Krayzelburg Foundation, which works to introduce underserved youth in urban communities to swimming. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
ByFord to swim in Austrian competition Feb 22, 2008
During his ten days in Austria, Cody will have the opportunity to be trained by Lenny Krayzelburg, a 2004 Olympic Gold medalist in the 4x100 Medley relay and a Triple Gold medalists at the 2000 Summer Olympic Games. Krayzelburg also holds the Olympic records in both the 100 meter and 200 meter backstroke, and a world record as a member of the 4x100 relay team in Sydney. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
American shatters two world records as Phelps bags fifth gold Mar 31, 2007
It was Peirsol's first defeat in the event since he finished second to Lenny Krayzelburg in the Olympic final at Sydney in 2000, ruining his bid to join Australian long-distance freestyler Grant Hackett as the only swimmers to win the same event at four world championships. Ryan swam a wonderful race, can't take that away from him. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
American Lochte wins 200m backstroke Mar 30, 2007
The 23-year-old had not lost a 200 race since finishing second to Lenny Krayzelburg in the Olympic final at Sydney in 2000. Lochte, 22, collected his first gold medal of the championships after finishing second to Peirsol in the 100 backstroke final and second to Michael Phelps in 200 individual medley. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Lenton claims third gold Mar 30, 2007
The 23-year-old had not lost a 200m race since finishing second to countryman Lenny Krayzelburg in the Olympic final at Sydney in 2000. "Ryan swam a wonderful race, can't take that away from him. He definitely earned it," Peirsol said. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Top Stories)
Lochte, Phelps capture new world marks Mar 30, 2007
"I didn't have it where I usually have it," said Peirsol, who hadn't lost in the 200 at a major international meet since the 2000 Olympics, where he was second to Lenny Krayzelburg. "I guess I'm happy for (Lochte), but I know this will be a year for me when I'll be more motivated than I have been in a long time.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Krayzelburg stays afloat Jan 18, 2007
By Vicki Michaelis, USA TODAY LOS ANGELES Since the world last saw Lenny Krayzelburg swim in the Olympic fast lane, his life has taken a turn toward a more settled existence ... Three-time Olympic gold medalist Lenny Krayzelburg, seen here during a 2004 race, is eyeing more hardware despite years of shoulder problems. (USA Today -- Sports)
