2013 World Championship Previews: Yang’s Shape Questioned, But Still a Big Favorite in 1500
China’s Sun Yang has had his conditioning publicly questioned by his coach, but he’s still a favorite in the 1500 in which he holds the World Record. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
2013 World Championships Preview: Can Dana Vollmer Avoid the 100 Fly Post-Olympic Curse?
History is not on the side of the World Record holder and her ability to win the World Championship in the women’s 100 fly (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Worlds Previews: A Young Japanese Contender for Lochte in the Men’s 200 IM
Ryan Lochte’s breaststroke leg should make the difference between him and Kosuke Hagino at Worlds. (Photo: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)
Russians Burn Up Pool Again on Morning 2 at World University Games
The Russians took the top seed in three of the five prelims events on Thursday in Kazan. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
2013 Worlds Preview: A Humbled Magnussen and Resurgent Russia
All signs abroad are that James “the Missile” Magnussen has his sights set on a 100 freestyle gold in Barcelona. (Photo: Swimming Australia)
Grechin Goes 48.0 in 100 Free in first WUGs Session
The Canadians, Russians, an Americans all got off to a hot start, and Russia may have gotten a boost for a Worlds gold in the 400 free relay. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Swimming Canada Hires New CEO From Water Polo, Ahmed El-Awadi
After five strong years at the helm of Water Polo Canada, Ahmed El-Awadi will become the new CEO of Swimming Canada, the two organizations announced today. (Image courtesy of Swimming Canada)
5 Headlines to Watch at the World University Games
Three of the world’s top 9 200 breaststrokers on the women’s side will swim at the World University Games this week.. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Worlds Previews: Sun a Runaway Favorite as Men’s 400 Free Field Thins Out
China’s Sun Yang is the defending Olympic Champion, and there doesn’t seem to be anyone even in the neighborhood of catching him in the 2013 field. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Canada’s Hedlin Making the Transition to Open Water Swimming
Canada’s Eric Hedlin known for his strength in the 1500 will be representing Team Canada in Barcelona in the 10K open water swim. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com
Canada: Savard breaks national record; new para performance coach hired
Katerine Savard was the top performer at this weekend’s Canada Cup in Montreal. Savard broke the Canadian record in the…
Water safety a priority as Canada’s Swim Team launches get swimming.ca
“Swimming Canada is proud to be launching Getswimming.ca with these three great organizations,” said Chris Wilson, marketing and events director for Swimming Canada. “Of course every child that learns to swim is a potential recruit, but much more importantly they become more safe around water, more fit and more confident. We all benefit from a goal of teaching every Canadian child to swim.” (Photo Courtesy of Swimming Canada)
Stravius Goes 53.1 in 100 Back; Pedersen 2:21 in 200 Breast on Day 1 of Canet Mare Nostrum
Felipe Lima posted this shot of the Canet pool from day 1 of the 2013 Mare Nostrum series.
Ruta Meilutyte Gets 2nd European Record in a Week at Barcelona Stop
Lithuania’s Ruta Meilutyte now owns both sprint records on the Continent.
Canada’s Savard Breaks National Record on Final Day of 2013 SMOC
The Canadian women have been building some depth in their butterfly group; perhaps not quite the depth that their breaststroke…
