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No Secrets in Swimming: Sources Report Story of Michael Phelps Comeback Leak

“We’ve spoken to sources close to Phelps, and here’s their explanation for what happened…” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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UPDATE: Michael Phelps Denies Comeback Via Twitter, Sort Of

Peter Busch, a news reporter in Florida and son of the USA Swimming National Team Director, says he has confirmed that Phelps is planning a comeback. Phelps isn’t so sure. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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As Wind Ravages Course, Meyer and Ryan Go 1-2 in Men’s 10km at Open Water Nationals

Alex Meyer won the men’s 10K at the US Swimming National Championship in California. (Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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Lessons From Legends: Shirley Babashoff, Is your best good enough?

Chuck Warner talks about Shirley Babashoff and the East German women of the 1970′s.

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SwimMAC Relay Stars Recap Record Run, Video Interview

At the 2013 Charlotte Ultraswim, SwimSwam caught up with record-breaking SwimMAC relay stars Matthew Josa, Jack Manchester, Michael Chadwick, and Kyle Darmody. Coach David…

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Washington High School to Require Swimming Lessons

A Washington High School has made a big move toward safer pools by requiring swimming education for all incoming freshmen. (Photo: Janna Schulze)

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2013 US Worlds Trials Previews: Cal On Path For 1-2 in Women’s 200 IM

Cal’s Caitlin Leverenz has raised her fist in triumph at the last two NCAA Championships, and last year’s Olympic Trials, in the 200 IM. Can she make it four-straight? (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Charlotte Grand Prix: Sutton Owns 800; Ervin wins 100 freestyle

The women’s 800 freestyle was a tremendous race between Chloe Sutton and Andreina Pinto of Venezuela. At the 400 meter…

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Teduits Takes His Game to Long Course on Final Day of 2013 Charlotte UltraSwim Grand Prix

Wisconsin’s Drew Teduits, the NCAA Champion in the 200 backstroke, swam a lifetime best in long course of the same event on Sunday morning. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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