Aussie Trials Day 2: Ian Thorpe Earns Second Swim in 200 Free
Australia’s Ian Thorpe has advanced, at least one small step, closer to his goal of making the 2012 London Olympic Team…
Hocking Breaks a Minute in 100 Back Prelims
At Aussie Trials, Belinda Hocking broke the minute barrier in prelims of the 100 back in 59.89. That puts her 2nd…
Franca de Silva Goes World-Best in 50 Breast
No Cesar Cielo, but Felipe Franca put the Brazilians on top of the World Rankings in the 50 breaststroke. Kaio Almeida, pictures above, was also strong in the 200 fly.
Meichtry Wins, Klaser Breaks National Record on Day 1 of Swiss Trials
Dominik Meichtry was not the only star of day 1 at the 2012 Swiss Olympic Trials
London Bids for 2016 European Swimming Championships
London has found its first post-Olympic target for the sparkling new London Aquatics Centre.
Fraser-Holmes Breaks Australian Record on Day 1
Thomas-Fraser Holmes upstaged Stephanie Rice by mutilating the Australian Record in the men’s 400 IM.
Schipper’s Top 10 100 fly Accents Aussie Trial Day 1 Prelims
Jessica Schipper Moves Into the World’s Top 10 times in prelims of day 1 at the Australian Olympic Trials.
Cielo Tops SA Champs Record on Day 1
Cesar Cielo swam a world-best 50 fly on day 1 of the South American Championships.
SwimSwam News, March 14th
Stephanie Rice will headline day one from Australian Nationals, while Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace gets Women’s NCAA Championship started in her home pool.
Thorpe Set to Crowd Magnussen’s Spotlight at Aussie Trials
Link to entry highlights. Dark-dingo picks for Australian Olympic Team. Schedule of events (same as Olympics). Live Results available here….
British Swimming Names First 38 for Olympics
Former Auburn sprinter Adam Brown was among the 38 named to British Swimming’s Olympic roster this weekend. See who else made the cut. (©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Textile-Best Puts Exclamation Mark on British Trials
Fran Halsall ties a textile best in final session of the 2012 British Olympic Trials.
Adlington’s Warning Shot in 800 Free
Rebecca Adlington marked the fastest time in the history of the British Championships on the 2nd-to-last day of the British Olympic Trials.
Yannick Agnel Opts Out of 400 Free for Olympics
In a move that has been expected for months, young French superstar Yannick Agnel is pulling out of the 400…
Pereira Aims to Alter IM Strategy for London
Brazilian IM superstar Thiago Pereira has worked with coach Alberto Silva to tweak his strategy for the IM races headed into the London Olympics.
