Europe

Magnussen Impressive in 100 freestyle win at French Open

Australian James Magnussen who leads the world in the 100 freestyle this year having posted a time of 47.53 in…

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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)

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Gardell Breaks Swedish Championship Record in 400 IM on Day 3

USC’s Stina Gardell was out very fast in the 400 IM en route to a season-best and a new Meet Record. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Worlds Preview: Can Campbell Crash Kromo’s London Party of 1 in the 50?

Ranomi Kromowidjojo swept the sprint freestyle titles in London; with Cate Campbell rocking the boat, though, Kromowidjojo’s best chance to hold on is in the 50 free. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Finland Adds Two Men to Round Out World Championship Roster

Two swimmers, including near-European Championship medalist Ari-Pekka Liukkonen, have been added to Finland’s biggest-ever roster for Worlds. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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LEN agrees to participate in European Games

After attending meetings with Sports Minister Azad Rahimov and the president of the Azerbaijan Federation Khanlar Fatiyev in Baku, Azerbaijan, the host…

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Florida Adds Big International Recruit for Fall of 2013

The Florida Gators have added another swimmer from the United Kingdom to their backstroke group. (Logo edit Courtesy: Dan Wallace)

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2013 Worlds Preview: Men’s 50 freestyle, Familiar Faces with New Expectations

Can Nathan Adrian go from not qualifying in 2012 to gold in 2013? (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Cielo, Manaudou, Magnussen to Square Off at French Open

Cesar Cielo is part of a very impressive men’s sprint field at the 2012 French Open. (Photo: Satiro Sodre/SSPress)

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Britain’s Bochmann Pulls Out of World University Games

British Swimming’s World University Games roster is down to 10 on Wednesday morning. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Italy Sending Sizable 29-Swimmer Roster to World Championships

The Italian Federation is one of the last major programs to announce their 2013 World Championships roster. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Russian Swimmer Suspended Two Years for Anabolic Steroids

A promising young Russian sprinter has tested positive for a historically-significant steroid. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Hamilton, McClatchey Among 11 for British WUGs Team

LSU’s Craig Hamilton is among 11 British swimmers being sent to Russia for the World University Games. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Brits Take 27 to Worlds; No Tancock Title Defense in 50 Back

The Brits have taken a conservative approach to relays, and sent three fewer than their max to Worlds. (Stock Photo: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)

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