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About USA Basketball Based in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA Basketball is a nonprofit organization and the national governing body for men’s and women’s basketball in the United States. As the recognized governing body for basketball in the U.S. by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), USA Basketball is responsible for the selection, training and fielding of USA teams that compete in FIBA sponsored international competitions, as well as for some national competitions.
About USA Basketball Based in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA Basketball is a nonprofit organization and the national governing body for men’s and women’s basketball in the United States. As the recognized governing body for basketball in the U.S. by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), USA Basketball is responsible for the selection, training and fielding of USA teams that compete in FIBA sponsored international competitions, as well as for some national competitions

Although the official results of yesterday’s Manhattan Island Marathon Swim have yet to be announced, the teammates and swimmers from Surrey, United Kingdom were ecstatic yesterday with the swim by Ellery McGowan, the oldest person in the 28.5-mile circumnavigation of Manhattan Island. The native of Tasmania who is now working in Surrey as a head swimming coach is 66 years and is making up for time with her recent swimming exploits.
The Flowers Sea Swim is one of the grandest events on the global open water swimming schedule with over $100,000 given away in randomly awarded prizes and awards. Traditionally, it has been limited to its 1-mile showcase event along the gorgeous Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman Island, but this year two new races have been added – the Flowers Sea Swim 5 km and 10 km. And in its first year, it will kick off with some fireworks on the women’s side.
BRITAIN’S long-jump Olympic champion is forced to bring out his own range as backing dries up after London 2012



















