2008 Olympic Silver Medalist Christine Magnuson Retires After World Championships
Magnuson hailed from the great side-breathing butterfly tradition at the University of Tennessee. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
United States Report Day 8: Franklin, Vollmer help US Women Finish Strong
Missy Franklin, Jessica Hardy, Dana Vollmer, and Megan Romano combined to give the United States a sweep of the relay events at the 2013 FINA World Championships. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Justine Mueller the Latent Star of U.S. Open’s Final Session
Justine Mueller has always been very good at the U.S. Open, and the same held true on Sunday. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
US Open Day 5 – Photo Vault
Madison Kennedy keeping it fun and swimming fast. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
United States Report Day 7: Ledecky Lights-Out Again
Katie Ledecky is now the American record holder in the 400 meter freestyle, and the world record holder in the 800 meter and 1500 meter freestyle races. She is the first American to do this since Janet Evans held all three world records simultaneously in 1988. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Klotz Breaks 2nd Deaf World Record to Close 2013 DeafLympics Swimming Events
A trio of Deaf World Record holders from L-R: Marcu Titus, Matthew Klotz, and Terrance Parkin.
Simone Manuel Is the First American 18 & Under To Break 25 Seconds In The 50 Free
Simone Manuel becomes the fastest 18 and under in American history in the 50 freestyle. She is the first to break 25 seconds, swimming faster than the 15-16 and 17-18 National Age Group Records. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
US Open Friday Night Recap: Murphy and Thoman Drop 53.6 in 100 Backstroke
Bolles’ Ryan Murphy just missed his best time with a 53,62 for 2nd, and SwimMAC’s Nick Thoman (FEATURED IMAGE) was 3rd in 53.65. That should give him a spot on the National Team for the year. (Photo Credit: Mike Lewis, Olavistaphotography.com)
US Open Photo Vault Day 4
Day 4 featured more fast swimming and fun times in Southern California. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
US Report Day 6: Mind Over Matter, Ryan Lochte Can Still Do It All
At the 2013 FINA World Championships in Barcelona, Lochte is giving all of his doubters a mouthful to swallow. Following his impressive 200 Individual Medley on Day 5, Lochte faced a formidable schedule on Day 6, and did not fail to deliver. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
US Open Friday Prelims Recap, Ryan Murphy Qualified 2nd in 100 Back Final Tonight
Ryan Murphy continues to perform at the U.S. Open with a great 100 backstroke prelim this morning. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Ricky Berens Gets 4th Spot in 800 Free Relay Final
Ricky Berens will get the nod, and will get it in a big way, as he anchors the American 800 free relay. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Triangle Area Breaks Men’s 200 M Free Relay NAG Record at YMCA Nationals
The men’s 200 m freestyle relay team from Triangle Area breaks the National Age Group Record at the 4th prelim session of YMCA LC National Championships. (Photo Credit: Triangle Area coach Chad Onken)
Rousseau (400 IM) and Shields (100 Fly) Both Fly to 4th in the World on Day 2 of U.S. Open
Tom Shields and Sebastien Rousseau both put up blistering times to rock day 2 of the 2013 U.S. Open Championships in Irvine, California. (Podium photo courtesy: Melissa Lundie)
2013 FINA World Championships Day 5 Finals REAL-TIME RECAPS
James Magnussen returns to the top of the 100 free mountain winning the 2013 FINA World Championship! (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
