Happy 40th Anniversary, Mr. Spitz
40 Years ago from Tuesday, Mark Spitz etched his name in history as the winningest Olympian in a single games ever (Photo Courtesy: Fanbase.com)
Bronze Medalist Hansen Defends van der Burgh: “It Was a Big Joke”
Brendan Hansen has no problems with Cameron van der Burgh’s admission of rules violations in the Olympic 100 breaststroke final. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Simmonds Breaks Another World Record; Aussies Beat Americans in Women’s 400 Free Relay
Britain’s Ellie Simmonds proved why she’s the country’s Paralympic superstar with a second gold medal and World Record. (Photo Courtesy: Paralympic.org)
Missy Franklin & Jessica Long Nominated for Sportswoman Of the Year – VOTE!
Missy Franklin (above) and Jessica Long have trophy cases bursting at the seams, but both are vying to add one more national honor. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Mallory Weggemann Bounces Back from Reclass, Tops Long for First Paralympic Medal
Mallory Weggemann took lemons and made lemonade with her first ever Paralympic gold medal. (Photo Courtesy: Melissa Lundie)
Music Video: Junior Pan Pacs Team Had a “Good Time” in Hawaii
Carly Rae Jepsen was again blaring from the speakers of a US National Team, as the junior swimmers in Hawaii…
Race of the Century: Simmonds Tops Arlen on Day 3 at Paralympics in Superstar Matchup
Great Britain’s Eleanor Simmonds (above) repeated as the S6 400 free champion, as both she and American Victoria Arlen crushed the World Record. (Photo Courtesy: Paralympic.org)
2012-2013 Open Water National Teams Released Too
2012 Olympic silver medalist Haley Anderson highlights the Open Water National Team. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Sprint News 9/1/12: Huge Recruiting Trips in Cal, Ervin Not Done Yet, A&M To Face 3 SEC Opponents
(From L-R) Missy Franklin, Leah Smith, Linnea Mack, Celina Li, and Kristen Vredeveld prepare to take in a Cal football game, as Tweeted by Smith.
USA Swimming Releases 2012-2013 National Team
USA Swimming has announced the 2012-2013 National Team roster, and as always it’s stacked with superstars like Nathan Adrian. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
USC Adds Jon Urbanchek as Volunteer Assistant
Dave Salo won’t be the only legendary coach stalking the decks at the McDonald Swim Center next season. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Pac 12’s Arizona and Utah Expand Coaching Staffs
The Arizona Wildcats didn’t have to wait long to find out who their new assistant would be. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
USA Swimming Announces 2013 World Unviersity Games Roster
Cal’s Catherine Breed, after a fantastic performance at the U.S. Open, has been named to the United States’ World University Games team. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Blog do Coach: Made For TV “Fast Lane” Event Set for September 23rd
The Brazilians, Americans, French, and Australians will combine for a never-before-seen event in Rio, Brazil. Cesar Cielo’s turf. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Sprint News 8/31/12: Bama Releases Roster; NCAA Considering Triathlons
Alabama has added at least one notable international swimmer to their roster for next season. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)