U.S. Announces Selection Criteria; Meets of Attendance for 18 & Under World Cup Squad
After the U.S. Junior National Championships, many swimmers (including Caeleb Dressel) are now eligible for an all-expenses paid trip to Asia for a pair of stops on the World Cup series. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
A Refresher Course on the New FINA World Cup Format
As if Katinka Hosszu wasn’t dominant enough last year, the new World Cup format should increase her chances at winning even more cash in 2013. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
Hosszu, Kromowidjojo and le Clos Set World Marks in Eindhoven
Hungarian superstar Katinka Hosszu started the meet off with roar in prelims swim breaking the 200 IM world record breaking American Julia Smit’s 2009 record of 2:04.60 by posting a time of 204.39… (Courtesy of FINA)
Ranomi Kromowidjojo Clips World Record in 50 SCM Free
Ranomi Kromowidjojo is the now the Olympic, World, and World Cup Eindhoven champion in the 50 freestyle. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Katinka Hosszu Lowers 200 SCM IM World Record Again In Finals
Katinka Hosszu can now add a world record to her already impressive resume with a victory in the 200 SCM IM at the FINA World Cup stop at Eindhoven (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Le Clos Cracks World Record/Shields Smashes American Record in 200 SCM Butterfly in Eindhoven
Chad Le Clos is now the world record holder in the SCM version of the 200 meter butterfly, the race in which he bested Michael Phelps at last year’s Olympics. Le Clos is also now the reigning World champion in the race. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Katinka Hosszu Breaks World Record in 200 SCM IM
Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu has broken the first World Record of the 2013 FINA World Cup Series. (File Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
Start Lists Unveiled for Eindhoven World Cup, Katinka Has 11 Entries
Just days after winning two World Championships, Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu is back to her insane racing schedules. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
FINA Releases Full 2013 World Cup Schedule
The 2013 FINA World Cup series starts just after the World Championships, and ends in November in Beijing, China. (Credit: CobbleCC)
Open Turn, Episode 1: A Record Breaking Weekend to Remember
Braden and Garrett discuss the weekly swimming stories in a conversational SwimSwam segment called, Open Turn. (Picture by: Tim Binning © TheSwimPictures.com)
WC Moves to Singapore: Hosszu Picks Up 2 Wins, Australian Men Score Big
The 2012 FINA World Cup Series continued in Singapore this weekend.
Dive Work with World Record Holder Roland Schoeman
One of the toughest things to teach in swimming is the dive. In this video, Roland Schoeman talks about how he sets up his start and what he’s focused on during this crucial part of a sprint race.
[Standings] With 35 Golds, Hosszu All-But Seals 2012 World Cup Title
Katinka Hosszu can now, officially, only be knocked off by a World Record in Singapore. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Klueh Pulls Away from Joensen With Huge 1500 on Day 2 in Tokyo
Michael Klueh is having a great World Cup Series in two stops so far. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Katinka Back on Her Game, Triples To Kick Off Tokyo Stop of WC
Katinka Hosszu took her first day-1 triple since Stockholm this morning in Tokyo (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)