Sun Yang Will Only Swim Three Events at World Championships
China’s Sun Yang, in a stunning turn, will scratch two events in which he had a strong chance at World Championships. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Tae Hwan Park Headed to Australia to Train After Fan-Fundraising
South Korea’s Tae Hwan Park used a unique method to fund his three-month training trip to Australia. (Photo Courtesy: Melissa Lundie)
Wright State Makes Kyle Oaks One of Youngest Coaches in Division I
Kyle Oaks (left) became one of the youngest coaches in Division I when he was hired as the head coach at Wright State earlier this week. (Photo Courtesy: Wright State Athletics)
Olympic Gold Medalist Roland Schoeman Races Murphy the Swimming Dog
Roland Schoeman versus Murphy Lee McCaffrey. Who will win?
What Will “High-Diving” Look Like At the World Championships?
FINA’s newest discipline, high diving, will make its World Championship debut in Barcelona, as competitors dive from higher than 20 meters. (Photo: Gary-Hunt.com)
Long Beach Releases Bid Requests for Outdoor Pool; Reconstruction Management
The City of Long Beach, California has published to requests for contractors to work on their nearly $70 million replacement…
Sjostrom, Gardell Get More Meet Records; Sjodin Solid Ahead of Worlds
The Swedish Championships wrapped on Sunday with three more Meet Records, as the country’s biggest stars look ready for the World Championships. (Stock Photo: Janna Schulze)
Johansson Breaks Noteworthy, 11-Year Swedish Championship Record in 100 Breaststroke
Sweden’s Jennie Johansson broke a Meet Record that used to be the European Record as well. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Florida Gulf Coast Signs German Olympian Nina Schiffer
Florida Gulf Coast has signed 2008 German Olympian Nina Schiffer for the fall of 2013. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Gardell Breaks Swedish Championship Record in 400 IM on Day 3
USC’s Stina Gardell was out very fast in the 400 IM en route to a season-best and a new Meet Record. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Tennessee Adds Second Big International Sprinter for Fall of 2013
Tennessee head coach Matt Kredich, in just one season, has already turned around the Tennessee men’s program after just one season. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Bolles’ Josh Booth Commits to Auburn
The Auburn men have picked up a big portion of Bolles’ 2013 High School relay dominance.
Worlds Preview: Can Campbell Crash Kromo’s London Party of 1 in the 50?
Ranomi Kromowidjojo swept the sprint freestyle titles in London; with Cate Campbell rocking the boat, though, Kromowidjojo’s best chance to hold on is in the 50 free. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
LSU Men Add Two Transfers for Fall of 2013, Including DII National Champ
The LSU Tigers picked up two immediate-impact transfers from lower levels of college swimming this week. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Cameron van der Burgh Pulls Out of French Open With Knee Strain
South Africa’s Cameron van der Burgh has pulled out of the French Open this weekend, though he hopes to be ready in time for Worlds.