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USA Open Water Nationals Recap

Open water swimmers contend with much rougher conditions during the 5K at Lake Castaic. Photo Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com

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Redemption: Andrew Gemmell Wins 2013 US Title in 5km, Headed to Barcelona

After a tough finish in the 10km race, Andrew Gemmell was all smiles when he won the men’s 5km race and earned a spot for the World Championships. (Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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USA Swimming Open Water Nationals 10K Photo Vault

Loads of images from the USA Swimming 10K Open Water Championship. Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography

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Protest Filed, Denied in Men’s 10KM Final at Open Water Nationals

Men’s field on the 3rd lap at today’s national championship race at Castaic Lake. Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography

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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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Gemmell, Jaeger, Cordes Highlight Men’s Academic All-District Teams

It takes brains to be a top American distance swimmer; both U.S. Olympic representatives in the 1500 were named to the Capital One All-District First Team this week. (Photo of Andrew Gemmell: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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USA Swimming Open Water Nationals Preview

Eva Fabian (top) and Christine Jennings will be some of top open water swimmers at Lake Castaic – north of Los Angeles – May 17 to 19 for the 2013 USA Swimming Open Water Nationals. Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography

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Records Fall By the Handful as Michigan Roars to 12th NCAA Title (Finals Recap)

Michigan’s Connor Jaeger already has a 500 free title under his belt. A win in the mile would almost seal-up a team championship for the Michigan Wolverines. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Teduits Smokes 200 Backstroke; Michigan Ends Day 3 Prelims With Encouraging Swims

The Michigan Wolverines’ 200 medley surprised with an NCAA Record on day 2 of this meet. They’ll hope to start off hot again on day 3 to lock up the NCAA Championship. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Michigan Beats Cal in Both Relays to Win Day; Nolan Adds Second Win of Sophomore Championship

The Michigan men started the session off with a bang in the 200 medley relay: a victory they’d badly need to maintain their 30+ point advantage over Cal on day 2. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Fishback Breaks Down Scenarios; Michigan Looks Comfortable Headed Into Final Day

Kristian Ipsen is two-for-two in diving events so far. Is success on platform enough to pull Stanford back into the top 5? That and more questions answered by Price V. Fishback. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Cordes’ American Record Highlights Very Fast Day 2 Prelims Session

Tom Shields did his part for Cal by making the A-Final in both the 100 fly and the 100 back without using up too much energy. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Splits Overshadow Team Battle on Day 1 of 2013 Men’s NCAA Championships

Like a heavyweight champ, Vlad will come out on Thursday night for three rounds of flying action in what could be a historic performance. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Cal Men Move Up; Vlad Morozov Rocks Indy on Day 1 Prelims

USC’s Vlad Morozov was unstoppable on the meet’s first day, but the team focus was on Cal moving up and Michigan holding serve. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Florida Men Have Come to Play, Auburn Men on the Ropes; Day 2 SEC Prelims Recap

Florida’s Sebastien Rousseau, top seed in the 200 IM, led a big day for the Florida men.

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