Reed Shimberg

2013 US Trials Women’s 200 Backstroke Preview: A Tale of Two Elizabeths

In the battle for the second spot alongside Missy, will (above) Liz Pelton’s hot hand take the day, or can the incumbent Elizabeth Beisel go to Barcelona? (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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100m Freestyle World Champ Trials Preview: Solidifying of the Guard

Nathan Adrian, the defending Olympic Champion, is a big favorite in the 100 free with many retirements from the male sprint group. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Seed-Improvement Numbers Right Around 30% in Friday Prelims at Men’s NCAA’s

Cal’s Will Hamilton is the poster-child for dropping time at NCAA’s. He took a second off of his 200 free to sneak in 16th and become Cal’s only scorer. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Prelims “Faster Than Seed” Numbers Make Small Improvement on Thursday

In the bright lights of Omaha, swimmers are still having trouble getting best times. (Photo Courtesy: ©TIm Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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77% of Prelims Swims Slower Than Seed Time at Trials on Wednesday

Best times are becoming incredibly rare in Omaha (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/SwimImage.com)

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