International

Big DQ Can’t Stop Russian Momentum With 5 Golds on Day 2 at European Juniors

The Russians are on fire, winning 5 gold medals in 8 events on Thursday in Poznan, Poland. It could have been 6th, though, were it not for a monumental DQ. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

  8 Comments

Godsoe Butterfly Breakthrough Swimming Photo Vault

Godsoe’s 51.66 100 buterfly is the 4th fastest time in the world so far. Godsoe’s been training with a post grad crew at Stanford helmed by Ted Knapp, Scott Armstrong and Tony Batis. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

  5 Comments

Russians Burn Up Pool Again on Morning 2 at World University Games

The Russians took the top seed in three of the five prelims events on Thursday in Kazan. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

  6 Comments

Head Coach of Davie Nadadores, ‘Coach Alex,’ to Retire From Coaching

The great Alex Pussieldi, head coach of the Davie Nadadores, has announced his retirement from coaching, effective September 1st. Pussieldi wears…

  3 Comments

Megan Romano, Rising Star Swimming Photo Vault

Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

  19 Comments

Russians win three of four events in Kazan at Universiade

Yana Martynova (picture courtesy of U of E Swim Team)

  59 Comments

2013 Worlds Preview: A Humbled Magnussen and Resurgent Russia

All signs abroad are that James “the Missile” Magnussen has his sights set on a 100 freestyle gold in Barcelona. (Photo: Swimming Australia)

  21 Comments

14-Year Old Hungarian Wins Euro Junior Title in 400 IM with 4:44

Hungary has a great tradition in the 400 IM, and Adel Farkas is picking up that torch with a 7-second time drop in Poznan. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

  4 Comments

Grechin Goes 48.0 in 100 Free in first WUGs Session

The Canadians, Russians, an Americans all got off to a hot start, and Russia may have gotten a boost for a Worlds gold in the 400 free relay. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

  46 Comments

Swimming Canada Hires New CEO From Water Polo, Ahmed El-Awadi

After five strong years at the helm of Water Polo Canada, Ahmed El-Awadi will become the new CEO of Swimming Canada, the two organizations announced today. (Image courtesy of Swimming Canada)

  Comment First!

Sedov and Meilutyte Headliners of European Junior Championships

There’s a lot of competition in July for swim fans’ attention, but let’s check out why it’s worth watching in Poznan, Poland this week. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

  7 Comments

5 Headlines to Watch at the World University Games

Three of the world’s top 9 200 breaststrokers on the women’s side will swim at the World University Games this week.. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

  Comment First!

2012 Brings Highs and Lows In Anti-Doping Annual Report

“Athletes who cheat by using doping substance may think they have gone undetected, but they should never rest easy.” As…

  2 Comments

Brazil to Decide Second Spot in 100 Free in Barcelona Swim-Off

Brazil’s Nicolas Oliveira (above) will face off against sprinting newcomer Fernando dos Santos in a bid for an individual swim in the 100 free at the World Championships. (Photo: Satiro Sodres/SSPress)

  6 Comments