Shanghai Final Day: Lochte Cruises to 400 IM Final in 4:11
Men’s 400 IM prelims Ryan Lochte, already with 4 gold medals under his belt, looks to have gotten a good…
5 Things to Watch for on Final Day in Shanghai
We’ve got one day to go in Shanghai, but the action is nowhere near over. The morning (nighttime US time)…
New Poll Question: "Maggie the Missile" versus "Missy the Missyle"
Through 7 days of the 2011 FINA World Championships, we’ve seen plenty of great swims from young swimmers. Two of…
Missy Franklin Shatters American Record in 200 Back (Again); Wins 2nd Gold [with video link]
American 16-year old Missy Franklin won the women’s 200 backstroke in 2:05.1, which is an almost unfathomable time for a…
Shanghai Day 7 Finals: Dekker Pulls Big Upset Over Alshammar
Women’s 50 fly final – Medal Race Sweden’s Therese Alshammar came in as a big favorite in this race, but…
Shanghai Day 7 Prelims: Jessica Hardy, Therese Alshammar Tie for Top Seed in 50 Free; Hardy Also Tops 50 Breast on Quick Turnaround
Women’s 50 free prelims The USA’s Jessica Hardy and Sweden’s Therese Alshammar tied at 24.82 for the top seed in…
Shanghai Day 7; 5 Things to Watch From Worlds
We’re headed into the stretch-run of the World Championships with only two days to go. By now, we think most…
CAS Releases Full Report in Cielo Doping Decision
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has released its full report on the findings of Cesar Cielo, Vinicius Waked, Henrique…
Lochte Wins 2 Golds on Day 6, Franklin Breaks American Record
Women’s 100 free finals – Medal Race This women’s 100 free came down to a big surprise at the touch,…
Missy Franklin Sets New American Record in 200 Backstroke
After her National Age Group Record in the 200 free on day 5, Missy Franklin has already outdone that on…
USA Swimming Nationals Psych Sheets Released
There has been discussion about which USA Swimming World Championship Team members would compete in Nationals next week, and we…
Shanghai World Champs Day 6 Prelims: Cielo, Adrian, Bovell Tie Atop 50 Free Prelims; Franklin Top Seed in 200 Back
Be sure to tune in to the site during finals as we’ll be doing a livecast with Chris Desantis of…
5 Things to Watch for on Day 6 in Shanghai
Day 6, same meet start times. Check out our Day 5 preview here for details. We will again be doing a…
World Champs Day 5 Swim of the Day: Lochte's 200 IM (With an Assist to Mr. Phelps)
With all due respect and regard to Missy Franklin’s 1:55.06 200 freestyle to lead off the relay, which has been…
When Can We End the "Textile-Best" Conversation?
Since FINA announced on July 31, 2009 that swimming would be going back to minimal, textile jammers, swims have been…
