London 2012 Olympics

SwimSwam RELAY Pick ‘Em Contest: True Fans Only Need Apply

It’s all about the relays come Olympic time. Make your choices now. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Picks: Gyurta’s Heat or Kitajima’s History in 200 Breast

Can Gyurta’s impressive three-year run trump Kitajima’s run at a breaststroke three-peat? (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Garrett Reports: Record Breaking Weekend Wrap Up

The Americans and the Aussies arrived in London and there were records broken at meets in Canada and the US.

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Sprint News 7/23/12: Americans Arrive in London; Missy Says “Yes” to Tat

From Braces to tattoos, a young superstar grows up before our eyes. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Franklin’s Leader in London, Coach Schmitz

“The multi-year, multi-phase plan has helped Franklin gain superstar success in the pool.” (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Can’t-Miss Men’s Races in London

The Olympics are all about epic swimming showdowns. Two swimmers, one gold medal. Defending Olympic Champion Park Tae Hwan of Korea, (pictured), will have to contend with rising star Sun Yang of China.

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Picks: Can Anyone Upset Phelps in 200 Fly?

Takeshi Matsuda, last year’s World Championships, is the best bet to pull off an upset. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Ryan Lochte is a bigger star than Michael Phelps

SwimSwam contributor Callum Ng believes Ryan Lochte is a bigger star than Michael Phelps because Ryan is currently more accomplished and more recognizable. Do you agree?

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Sprint News 7/19/12: Bolles’ Lopez Gets Big Honor; Kuwait’s Swimmer Changes Entry

…The Royal Spanish Swimming Federations on the hosting committee for the 2013 World Championships in Barcelona, Spain has named a…

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Olympic Coach’s Perspective on the Games!

Jim Montrella, Assistant Olympic Coach in 1976 and a top coach in the USA for many years, shares his perspective…

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Picks: Phelps and Lochte Gunning for World Records in 200 IM

Replace the caps with American flags, and you’ll have the scene for gold in London (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Garrett Reports: SwimSwam News, July 19th

The USOC “Black Out” began this week, and the college coaching carrousel continued to turn. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.Com)

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Picks: Aussies Hope to Threepeat in Women’s 400 Medley

Alicia Coutts is one of the few butterfliers at the top of the women’s medley field who can hang with Dana Vollmer (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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BBC Wins Olympic Broadcasting Rights Through 2020

BBC has landed a deal to remain as the television destination for the Olympics through 2020 (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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