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Monday, March 14, 2005

John Lohn Appointed Newsmaster at SwimInfo

Congrats to John!

A 1999 graduate of La Salle University in Philadelphia, John began covering sports for the Delaware County Daily Times as a college freshman. He has been a staff writer for the Daily Times since 1999, where he's won awards for his coverage of scholastic and collegiate athletics. His main responsibilities include football, swimming and lacrosse, along with feature writing.

In 2000, John had his first article published in Swimming World and has been a regular contributor to the magazine, along with Swimming Technique and SWIM Magazine, for the past four years. He is 28 years old and resides in suburban Philadelphia.

"John is an outstanding swimming writer, with an instinctive understanding of the sport, its athletes and its culture," said Whitten. "In my opinion, he is the best young swimming reporter in the U.S. He's also a very quick study. I am delighted he has come on board."


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posted by Michelle at 3/14/2005 11:03:00 AM

17 Comments:

  • All right John! Congrats hun. We're all very proud. :-)

    By Blogger afadingvoice, at 3/14/2005 12:03 PM  

  • Congrats John! I hope you're not too busy to come by here and play with us too ;)

    By Blogger Lena, at 3/14/2005 12:21 PM  

  • I have to comment on this one. Phil's quote about John is so well said and accurate! He started reporting Bren's freshman year in high school knowing nothing about swimming. When interviewing the swimmers John actually listened to the answer and respected the sport and the swimmer enough to learn it inside out and backwards. It was always a pleasure dealing with him.
    Today, swim info is very fortunate to have such a devoted, intellegent sportswriter on their staff. I can honestly say today, John now knows more about the sport of swimming than I do.

    By Blogger Mrs. H, at 3/14/2005 12:22 PM  

  • Congratulations John! :)

    By Blogger Alexandra, at 3/14/2005 1:21 PM  

  • Congrats John! Of course, we always knew you were the best. ;-)

    I'm pleased to hear that 28 is considered young. How about 29? 30?

    By Blogger crackinup, at 3/14/2005 1:22 PM  

  • Big Congrats to John! I'm glad they realized the talent and have brought him on board. So proud. And to think, we got him to help with our v-day project. I feel so lucky.

    Again, congrats!

    By Blogger Sarah, at 3/14/2005 1:44 PM  

  • Let me add another Congrats to the pile. They are lucky to have you and we are lucky to get the opportunity to read your insightful and thoughtful articles! =)

    By Blogger Stephie Mc, at 3/14/2005 3:13 PM  

  • Hey everyone,
    Just wanted to say thanks for the kind words from everyone. So far, the site has been going well. Definitely keeping me busy.
    Everyone continues to make me laugh and can't wait to meet some of you in person in Montreal. That city won't know what hit it by the time we leave.
    Hope you all have good weeks. The end of mine has me in my best friend's wedding, so that should be a blast.
    Have fun.

    By Blogger john, at 3/14/2005 4:22 PM  

  • Congratulations, John!! SwimInfo is getting an amazing writer. Don't forget about us here when you're sitting in your big office, writing about swimming! =D

    By Blogger erin, at 3/14/2005 4:27 PM  

  • Congratulations John! I always enjoy reading your work! Thanks for checking in. :)

    By Blogger Janine, at 3/14/2005 4:31 PM  

  • Good to see you in here John! And you Montreal is gonna be sick? Interesting.

    Thanks for dropping by and congrats on the job once again.

    By Blogger Lena, at 3/14/2005 6:35 PM  

  • Hey John It is gong to be so great to read your writing more often! I find my self at SwimInfo quite often so it is goign to make it so much more fun to have you there a lot. And we are gunna have the whole city of Montreal hooting "Smooooohoooookin'" by the time we leave for sure! Trials are in what, 18 days? That is so exciting!

    I have been keeping an eye on the Aussie team to see what kind of times are posting, So far an Aussie open record was broken by Brenton Rickard 100m Breastroke at 1:00.64, but..... Bren is faster! The will be having the 50m Breast final in a few hours. Am I the only one who does this?

    By Blogger lala, at 3/14/2005 7:06 PM  

  • Well, lalis, if you point me a direction, I'd love to join you sweetie.

    By Blogger Lena, at 3/14/2005 7:17 PM  

  • Congrats, John. :)

    By Blogger sportsgal86, at 3/14/2005 8:48 PM  

  • Yay for John! *hugs* Congratulations!

    We all love you here and have so much respect for the work you do. You have shared alot with us and it's completely appreciated.

    Montreal is going to be so much fun. Can't wait to meet ya and all the girls. Wheee!

    By Blogger blairbecky, at 3/14/2005 8:51 PM  

  • Congrats to John, but I hope that you will still be working at the Daily Times -- I would really miss reading your articles.

    By Blogger schembsie, at 3/15/2005 8:13 AM  

  • Thanks for posting John!

    By Blogger Michelle, at 3/15/2005 12:25 PM  

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