No Stretch Cords Allowed at London Aquatics Centre
Earlier this morning, we heard from one of the Olympic coaches of an interesting ruling by event organizers at the Olympic…
Femke Heemskerk Scratches 200 Free Prelims
The Netherlands’ Femke Heemskerk, #2 in the world in 2011, has dropped the 200 free. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Phelps 5th in 200 Fly; Shiwen Ye Warns of More Records in 200 IM
Michael Phelps began his quest for a third-straight gold medal in the 200 fly Monday morning, but the Austrian Jukic outshone him (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Phelps’ legacy on the line in London
There’s pressure on Michael Phelps to succeed in London and ensure his final Olympic chapter includes touches of the greatness we saw in Beijing.
Armchair Olympic Coach, Create Your Historic 4×100 Free Relay
(Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
American Men Win Nailbiter Over Montenegro in Men’s WP
Tony Azevedo scored the Americans’ last goal as they snuck past powerhouses Montenegro. (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
Hot Off the Presses: Australian Papers Take Aim at Magnussen and Crew
See what we did there? (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Day 2 Finals Recap, Presented by SwimOutlet Team Division
Ryan Lochte was unable to hold off Yannick Agnel and it was sweet revenge for the French in the 4×100 Free Relay. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)
American Vollmer; van der Burgh Break World Records on Day 2 (RECAP)
The French were all smiles after pulling off their first ever relay gold medal on day 2. (Photo: US Presswire)
Cameron van der Burgh Wipes a 2009 WR Clean in 100 Breast
Cameron van der Burgh posted a 58.46 with a blistering first 50 to win gold
Dana Vollmer sets World Record en route to Olympic Gold
Who would have thought that Dana Vollmer would chose the Olympic final to change her strategy? (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)
Ryan Lochte to Anchor 400 Free Relay; Joined by Jones, Adrian, and Phelps
According to his agent, Erika Wright, Ryan Lochte will be anchoring the men’s 400 free relay in tonight’s finals. There were a…
Shiwen Ye Passes on Underwater Pullout in WR Swim
China’s Shiwen Ye had an incredible 400 IM on Saturday. She broke the world record by a full second, she closed…
Americans Score First Diving Medal in 12 Years
American Abby Johnston has graduated from NCAA titles to Olympic medals (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Is It Time to Change the American Relay Qualification Rules?
The United States’ current Olympic relay rules state that the top 6 swimmers in the 100 and 200 freestyle will…