Australia’s Cate Campbell, Swede Alshammar Scratches 100 Free Prelims
Two potential finalists have dropped the women’s 100 free for illness and injury.
Denmark Protests Misapplication of FINA Cap Rule
Controversy over cap rules have reared its head again, this time in regard to the pre-race ready room procedures. The…
Ryan Lochte Handles Double Easily Through Preliminary Rounds
Ryan Lochte exerted little more energy than would a warmup on Wednesday morning (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
The Long, Strange Journey of Cuba’s Hanser Garcia to the Olympic Final
Hanser Garcia’s rise in the sprint freestyles has been extraordinary, but not without its bumps and bruises, literally, along the way.
Americans Top Medal Table at Halfway Mark; China 2nd
Allison Schmitt scored a big gold medal in the 200 free (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Olympic History Reversed on Americans in London
London has seen a rebalancing of the Olympic spirit. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Two-Time Gold Medalist Ricky Berens Retiring at Age 24
One of the most popular swimmers on the US National Team has decided to hang up his goggles. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Phelps Anchors American Relay for First Gold Medal of Olympics
The American men had big expectations upon them in Tuesday’s 800 free relay, and they delivered (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
Dwyer Gets 4th Spot on American 800 Free Finals Relay
Conor Dwyer, thanks to a great prelims swim, will get a shot at the finals of the 800 free relay. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Illegal Triple-Dolphin Kicks Seen in World Record Breaststroke Swim
If you’re not cheating in breaststroke, you’re not trying in breaststroke. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Ruta Meilutyte Might Not Be Done Yet
Breaststroke has come a long way since 1984, when Petra van Staveren won in a 1:09.88 (Video: AwsiDooger)
China Keeps Perfect Diving Streak Alive on Women’s Synchro Platform
China is now 3-for-3 in diving events in London.
Adrian’s Confidence Shows in 100 Free Prelims Swim
Nathan Adrian looked very good to take the top seed in the 100 free on morning 4 of the 2012 Olympics (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Izotov, Bovell Scratch 100 Free
George Bovell has dropped the 100 to focus on the “main event”. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Americans Crack 500 Medal Barrier…or Do They? And Who REALLY Broke the Mark?
Nick Thoman – the man who actually won America’s 500th medal…kinda. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
