Kevin Cordes Breaks American Record in Prelims of 100 Breaststroke
Arizona’s Kevin Cordes has already taken down the American Record in prelims. We’ll have to wait until finals to see what sort of effort he has to give there. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
FINIS Pick ‘Em Contest: Day 1 Standings Show Good Results
Gratuitous photo of Vlad Morozov’s split in the 200 free relay. NOT a scoreboard malfunction. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
All The Links You Need for This Weekend’s NCAA Men’s Action
It’s go time in Indy. See all the links you need to follow the 2013 Men’s NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships from home. (Photo: Florida State’s Paul Murray, Courtesy Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Cordes’ American Record Highlights Very Fast Day 2 Prelims Session
Tom Shields did his part for Cal by making the A-Final in both the 100 fly and the 100 back without using up too much energy. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Reality Sets In: Michael Phelps Administered No Drug Tests in Q4 of 2012; Soni Still in the Testing Pool
No drug tests for Michael Phelps since London means that he’s serious about retiring. No fake-outs here.
Day 1: Percentage Improvements As Compared to Seeds
Stanford’s David Nolan swam a lifetime best to win the 200 IM. He wasn’t lonely in the ranks of those who improved upon their seed times. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
2013 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 1 Finals Point Movement
The Arizona Wildcats had a good first day of competition, thanks in large part to the win from Giles Smith and their 400 medley relay. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
The Year of the Relay Splits Continues: Cordes 49.56, Shields, 43.48
So, I texted my swimmers that someone just went a 49.56 in the 100 breaststroke. Their response: “What? How?” Precisely. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Vlad Morozov Splits 17.86 on 200 Freestyle Relay
This picture of Vlad Morozov is from after this morning’s prelims 50 free. In fairness, Tim Binning only had about 17.86 to get Morozov tonight. Hope he didn’t miss….
Splits Overshadow Team Battle on Day 1 of 2013 Men’s NCAA Championships
Like a heavyweight champ, Vlad will come out on Thursday night for three rounds of flying action in what could be a historic performance. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Ukraine to Bid for 2018 European Championships
The Ukrainian Swimming Federation, which in the last few years have made huge strides organizationally, has made public its desire…
With Diving Complete, Texas Biggest Gainers on Day 1 at 2013 Men’s NCAA Championships
Even with Dax Hill skipping the 50 free in favor of all five relays, Texas was the big winners on day 1; that thanks in part to his spectacular times in those relays. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Cal Men Move Up; Vlad Morozov Rocks Indy on Day 1 Prelims
USC’s Vlad Morozov was unstoppable on the meet’s first day, but the team focus was on Cal moving up and Michigan holding serve. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Quick Preview for Day 1 of Men’s NCAA Championships
Seth Stubblefield was big for Cal on day 1 of last year’s meet, surprising to both anchor their winning 200 free relay and take 5th in the 50. Can he be that guy again? (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
2013 Men’s NCAA Picks: The Best Men’s Mile Ever?
Georgia’s Martin Grodzki comes into NCAA’s as the defending champion in both the 500 and the 1650, but with guys like Connor Jaeger and Andrew Gemmell swimming very well, it won’t be easy to repeat. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
