On Day 5, Youth Ascended the Throne of French Sprinting
Explanation of French Olympic Qualifying: Swimmers must ultimately pass under the FINA A-time in finals to earn an individual swim…
Cuba’s Hanser Garcia Suffers Weight Lifting Accident
Cuba’s Hanser Garcia, who is a huge darkhorse at the Olympics in the 100 free, has injured himself while training…
In Briefs: Franklin, KLJ Embark on Florida Keys Training Trip
Kara Lynn Joyce will lead her younger teammates for a spring training trip to Florida before the Indy Grand Prix, but it’s going to be no break. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Sister Act: Cate and Bronte Sweep 50 Free to Close Aussie Trials
For the first time in 40 years, a pair of sisters will represent Swimming Australia at the 2012 Olympics
Camille Muffat Posts Another Textile Best at French Trials
Camille Muffat became the 2nd-fastest woman in history, and another huge name failed to make the Olympic Team in their signature event.
Former British World Champ Gilchrist Retires
The British Record holder calls it a career after missing the 2012 Olympic Team. (Photo Courtesy: Team Bath)
Magnussen Earns Second Olympic Spot on Wednesday
James Magnussen takes the men’s 50 free title on the second-to-last day at the Australian Olympic Trials, and the women continue to show amazing depth.
Trickett Makes Semi’s in 50 Free
In the last prelims session of the 2012 Olympic Trials, Libby Trickett kept herself in the hunt for another Olympic spot.
2 French Records Go Down, Manaudou Earns Olympic Spot
Day 3 of the French Olympic Trials saw two National Records, nearly a textile-best, and a defending World Champion miss the team altogether.
Trickett Makes Olympic Squad; Leisel Upended
With just one day to go at the 2012 Australian Olympic Trials, chaos has kicked in. One of the comeback-kids…
Magnussen Goes Lifetime Best in 50 Free Prelims
Women’s 50 Free – Prelims After his world-beating 100 free from Monday evening’s finals (Monday morning US/European Time), Australia’s James Magnussen was…
Jordanian Swimmer Receives 2-Year Doping Ban
FINA, the governing international body for all things aquatic sports, has announced today Jordanian swimmer Nazih Samer Mezayek has received a…
Muffat Goes Textile Best in 400 Free
France’s Cammile Muffat asks James Magnussen if he likes apples with her blazing 400 free.
Magnussen’s Stunning 100 Free is Textile Best [race video added]
Magnussen made dust of his own textile-best time, and he pulled his teammates to the lead with him.
Campbell, Kukla Tops in Prelims of 100 Free, Trickett Through 7th
Women’s 100 Free – Prelims Youth was served in the prelims of the 100 free. The top four qualifiers into…
