Americans Pull Up Romano; Coughlin for Finals in 400 Free Relay
YOU CANNOT QUESTION MEGAN ROMANO’S RELAY ABILITIES! Megan Romano stepped up on Sunday morning’s prelims at the 2013 FINA World…
While You Were Sleeping: World Championships Day 1 Finals Preview
The Americans looked great in prelims, but Nathan Adrian needs to be focused in his Barcelona debut to hold of Russia and Australia. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Hey Michael, What Happened to Your Foot?
This photo of Michael Phelps was Tweeted by FINA today: visual evidence that the GOAT is in Barcelona. (Photo Courtesy: FINA/@fina1908
Arena Debuts Limited Edition Suit for U.S. National Team at 2013 FINA World Championships
The limited edition POWERSKIN Carbon-Pro Mark 2 features a red, white and blue pattern and is currently exclusive to U.S. National Team athletes competing internationally. The suit was designed to celebrate Arena’s eight-year sponsorship as the exclusive outfitter of the U.S. National Swim Team. It will hit retail stores in the U.S. and internationally in October 2013. (Image courtesy of Arena)
Aquajets Break NAG Records in 200 Medley Relay
From L-R, Zoe Avestruz, Olivia Anderson, Bre Thorne, and Kaia Grobe, who broke another NAG Record on Saturday. (Photo Courtesy: Jean Buteyn)
Winn Aung Rounding Out 10 & Under Career in Fine Form; Breaks Another NAG Record
Winn Aung of the Redding Aquaducks, swimming in his last meet as a 10 & under, broke the 100 yard free National Age Group Record by almost a full second. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
What’s the Buzz On The Web: Twas the Night Before Swimming
Rowdy Gaines’ view of the pool for the upcoming World Championships. (Courtesy: Rowdy Gaines)
2013 World Champs Previews: Men’s 400 Medley Relay Closer than London
There’s a lot of weight on Kevin Cordes’ shoulders in the 400 medley relay, as he’ll need to be competitive with Australia’s Christian Sprenger.
Klotz Breaks Meet Record as 2013 Deaflympics Begin in Bulgaria
The Sierra Marlins’ high school senior had a great first day, including finaling in the 200 free. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
A Week Too Late, Aquajets Miss Freshly-Minted National Age Group Record by .02 Seconds
(Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
King Aquatic Club Boys Break National Age Group Record Set By Piersol; Cavic
The King Aquatic Club’s 15-16 boys broke a National Age Group Record that was quite old, and quite historic, on Friday. (Photo: Mark Moffatt/King Aquatic Club)
King Aquatic Club 17-18 Girls Break National Age Group Record
Lead off by a phenomenal backstroke leg from Hannah Weiss, the 17-18 girls from the King Aquatic Club broke a National Age Group Record on Friday night in Seattle. (Photo Courtesy: Mark Moffatt/King Aquatic Club)
All The Links and Info You Need for the 2013 FINA World Swimming Championships
JEAH – A full list of how to follow every bit of the 2013 World Championships. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
FINA Congress Votes ‘NO’ on Underwater Cameras
FINA’s Technical Swimming Congress rejected the second major proposal on the table about how to clear up underwater pullouts in a vote on Friday.
FINA Congress Rejects Changes to Breaststroke Rules on Underwater Dolphin Kicks
FINA has approved a number of rules changes, and will begin coed relays at the 2014 Short Course World Championships, but they rejected changes to the breaststroke rules.