2013 Worlds Trials Previews: Men’s 100 Butterfly Wide Open Field
With Michael Phelps out of the picture, Tyler McGill is a heavy favorite to represent the U.S. in Barcelona this summer. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)
Owens, Barbiere Out for WUG’s; Godsoe and Giles Smith Added
Arizona’s Giles Smith (above) and former Stanford Cardinal Eugene Godsoe have both been added to the US World University Games roster. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Ledecky Swims to World Leader in 800 Free; Breeja Completes Breaststroke Sweep
Nobody even sniffed Katie Ledecky in the 800 free as she closed the meet with a world-leading 8:20. (File Photo from Olympic Trials: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Katie Ledecky Blows Away 400 Free Field, Day 1 of Mesa Grand Prix
Nobody even came close to Katie Ledecky, who put up the world’s second-fastest 400 free this year despite the mid-season meet. (File photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
5 Best Races to Watch for the 2013 Mesa Grand Prix (Plus Links)
The pool in Mesa, Arizona is ready to erupt on the eve of the first ever Mesa Grand Prix.
Eugene Godsoe 200 back, 1:41.82, Video of Race from the Schroeder YMCA A+ Meet
Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures
Anthony Ervin, Eugene Godsoe Break Meet Records at Schroeder A+ Meet
Anthony Ervin reflects on the balance between elite racing and connecting with the next generation of swimmers. (Stock Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Texas-Ex Karlee Bispo Swims Two Lifetime Bests; Grevers Wins to Close Austin Grand Prix
Former Texas All-American Karlee Bispo didn’t back down from a challenge by one of the world’s best in Austin (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Austin Grand Prix: Franklin Pushes Hardest on Day 1 Prelims
Missy Franklin’s 100 free was the most impressive swim of a quiet prelims session in Austin. (File Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Austin Psych Sheets Showed Elite Standards Swing Too Far the Other Way
Matt Grevers will lead a talented group of backstrokers at the Austin Grand Prix, but there won’t be many of his fellow competitors there to see it. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Cesar Cielo’s Flamengo Club, Defending National Champs, Drops Swim Team
Brazil’s Cesar Cielo is one of a number of Brazilian elites that have lost a major contract with the defending National Champions of Brazil. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Eugene Godsoe Breaks Unofficial American Record in the 50 Yard Backstroke
Eugene Godsoe is back home at Stanford, and though the coaching staff is new, he’s really feeling his backstrokes in OKC this week. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Darian Dominates on night 2 of the Chesapeake Pro-Am
Tuscon Ford’s Darian Townsend looked very sharp on night number two of The Chesapeake Elite Pro-Am. (Swim Pic Courtesy
Distance Set at Stanford
500 @ 5:00, 5×100 fastest average on 2:00… Three times. A pretty impressive early season set from the Stanford distance group.
Catching up with the Cardinal
Garrett talks with Stanford Men’s Assistant Scott Armstrong about what’s changing and what’s staying the same with the program. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)