International

Make Room Missy: 15-Year Old Mie Breaks a Minute

The Swedish and Danish swimmers were both in action this weekend, and both meets produced some good times.

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McGill Goes World’s #2 100 Fly Time; Bousquet Misses Olympic Team on Day 7 in France

Tyler McGill brought big American interest to the French Olympic Trials, while an era may have ended in French sprinting. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Milorad Cavic Training with Club Wolverine

Milorad Cavic, the man who had a huge rivalry with Michael Phelps, will be in Ann Arbor through the 2012 London Olympics.

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French Trials Day 6: Stasiulis Breaks National 200 Back Record

Explanation of French Olympic Qualifying: Swimmers must ultimately pass under the FINA A-time in finals to earn an individual swim…

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South Africa Pledges an Additional $4.4 Million to Olympic Athletes

South Africa government has pledged $4.4 million out of the country’s lottery fund to support South African Athletes in their…

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2012 Olympic Trials International Schedules

Here’s a quick breakdown of dates, names and locations of the major upcoming Olympic Trials meets. Note that there are…

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Germany Names European Championship Team

USC’s Dimitri Colupaev is among the 32 Germans being sent to this year’s World Championships. (Photo Courtesy:  ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Australia Announces Full 2012 London Olympic Roster

Jayden Hadler is one of 15 first-time Olympians on Australia’s squad.

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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…

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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…

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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)

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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

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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.

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Former British World Champ Gilchrist Retires

The British Record holder calls it a career after missing the 2012 Olympic Team. (Photo Courtesy: Team Bath)

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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.

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