RIP, Sticks: a Video Tribute to Coach Ballatore
Dan Kutler remembers his former coach, the legendary Ron “Sticks” Ballatore. (Video produced by: Dan Kutler)
Georgia Men Not Done Yet; Sign Salyers
Nick Salyers is a prototypical spring signing, and another big pickup for the Bulldogs.
Silva Goes Textile Best on Slow Day 4 in Brazil
Felipe Silva didn’t get his desired World, or even National, Records at Maria Lenk, but at least he came away with a textile best. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com
Gemmell’s Finishing Kick Takes Men’s 10km
Andrew Gemmell powered around the final bouy to pull away for the win at the 2012 US Open Water National Championship 10km race. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
Twichell Dominates Women’s 10KM at OW Nats
“Twichell took over with 1500 meters to go and won it with a commanding lead, a 50 second lead,” said our man on the beach, open water veteran Mike Lewis. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
Alex Meyer Racing at Open Water Nationals
Alex Meyer is in today’s race! His name on the official start list drew a lot of interest and drama in…
Cielo, Ottesen Blast Textile-Bests
With the wind at their backs, back-to-back textile bests went down on Thursday at the 2012 Maria Lenk Trophy. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Grand Canyon Signs New Mexico’s Top Swimmer
The 2011-2012 recruiting class has been a really strange one, overall. We’ve seen very good swimmers coming out of very unusual…
In Briefs: Silva 59.6 Already in Prelims at Maria Lenk
He’s not quite hitting the WR yet, but Felipe Franca looked GOOD in prelims. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Auburn Swimming Lands New Assistant
The Auburn Tigers have gone west to hire their latest assistant coach. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Cielo Skims Textile Best on Maria Lenk Day 2
With the current king right next to him, Cesar almost took down an all-time mark in Rio. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Sprint News 4/26/2012: Top German Swimmer Hurt; Mellouli in Open Water
Ous gives a new event a try in Cancun.
Sweden Adds 2 to Olympic Squad; USC’s Gardell Downs Record
Two more for London, but neither was the new record holder Gardell (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Gunning for Olympic Qualifying Spots at Open Water Nationals
Emily Brunemann is among the favorites in a wide-open 10k at Nationals in Florida. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
De Lucca, Friis Break Meet Records on Day 1 at Maria Lenk
Joao de Lucca’s long-course potential started to come out on day 1 at Maria Lenk. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
