Quick Sprints 3/29/12: Villaecija Doing Double Duty at Olympics
American Rhi Jeffrey, who has made a huge impact both in and out of the pool since coming out of…
40-Year Old Lisa Blackburn Clears OT Standards
Double-take! 40-year old Lisa Blackburn has been mixing it up at Grand Prix meets in the last few years, which…
McIlquham Steps Down as Alabama Coach
BJ Hornikel is one of the bright pieces that the next Alabama coach will be left with (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Tyler Takes Top Seed in 100 Breast Prelims (Day 3)
Jillian Tyler raced to the front of an unbelievable 100 breaststroke field on day 3 prelims.
Burckle Goes Lifetime Best in Indy Prelims
There were a ton of awesome swims on morning 1 in Indy, and several top-3-in-the-world swims, but Burckle’s 200 breast stands above all. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Phelps Receives Huge Honor Ahead of Games
He won’t get a trophy, but Michael Phelps receives a huge honor from the London transport system
Wilkinson Wins Duel with Russell, Both Head to London on Day 2
Men’s 200 Fly The men’s meet kicked off with a huge upset. Everybody’s favorite in this race Stefan Hirniak was under…
Former WR Holder Brian Johns Announces Retirement
Brian Johns, one of the great Canadian swimmers, announced his retirement tonight. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Quick Sprints for 3/28/12: Tucson Ford Parts Ways with Head Coach
Chloe Sutton and Mission Viejo are at the OTC; and a major club coaching position is open. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binnings/TheSwimPictures.com)
In Briefs: Interesting Post-Meet Comments from Manaudou
After last week’s French Olympic Trials wrapped up in Dunkerque, comeback swimmer Laure Manaudou, who earned her spot in London…
Canadian Trials: Day 2 Prelims
Julia Wilkinson is the top seed in the 100 back, but Sinead Russell is lurking. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binnings/TheSwimPictures.com)
Two 2-year Doping Bans Awarded
Two lengthy doping bans were handed out yesterday, and neither were light sentences. The first was Czech swimmer Michal Rubacek,…
Cal’s Caitlin Leverenz Wins Honda Swimmer of the Year
The Collegiate Women’s Sports Award program has honored Cal junior Caitlin Leverenz with the 2012 Honda Sports Award in swimming, which…
MacLean Smashes Canadian Record on Night 1 of Trials
MacLean’s record-breaking swim was one of 5 Olympic bids handed out on the first night of competition.
Canadian Trials Prelims Day 1
Scott Dickens came within two-tenths of a National Record, and was cruising, in prelims. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binnings/TheSwimPictures.com)
