USOC To Politicians on Subject of Boycott: Back Off
Not that anybody believed that there were any real legs to the United States potentially boycotting the 2014 Olympics if Russian gives Edward Snowden asylum, as Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) suggested, but if there was any, the United States Olympic Committee swiftly quashed it with a statement released today. (Photo: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Remember When…Dubai Was To Host the 2013 World Championships?
The megaboard at the Dubai pool will host this year’s World Junior Championships, but is FINA ready to hand them back the keys to the senior meet? (Photo: Takasha Ide)
Phelps 100-1 Odds to Win at American Century Championship
Michael Phelps, fresh off of his appearance on the Haney Project on the Gold Channel, will golf next weekend in Lake Tahoe. (Photo Courtesy: The Golf Channel)
USA Swimming Flight For Spain Delayed 30 Minutes (PICTURES)
Head Manager Brandon Dawz (left), Katie Ledecky (center) and Steve Bultman (yellow shirt) hang out in the Dulles airport awaiting their flights to Bilbao, Spain. (Photo: Todd Schmitz)
Erika Erndl, Still Getting Faster at 35 Years Old
T2’s Erika Erndl is still going best times well into her 30’s. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Hosts Awarded for 2015 and 2017 World Junior Championships
The historic city of Budapest is slotted to host the 2017 World Junior Swimming Championships. (Photo: Heinz Albers/www.heinzalbers.org)
Georgia Aquatic Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2013
The Georgia Aquatic Hall of Fame has announced the Class of 2013 Hall of Fame Inductees. The induction ceremony is to be held on August 24th, at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia. Honorees include five accomplished athletes from the state of Georgia. This will be the third class of inductees. (Photo of Kristy Kowal courtesy of Facebook)
Americans, Russians Poised to Finish Universiade With More Medals
Wisconsin’s Michael Weiss took the 2nd seed in the men’s 400 IM as the Russians and the Americans are both lined up to win at least 5 more medals in the last pool session of the meet on Tuesday evening. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Yannick Agnel Swims First Race Under NBAC Banner at Midsummer Invite
French Olympic Champion Yannick Agnel had a test swim on Sunday at the NBAC Midsummer Invite. (Photo Courtesy: ERIO TAC FRANCE)
Chocova Breaks Meet Record Monday Morning at Universiade
Petra Chocova not only bettered Yulia Efimova in the women’s 50 breast prelim, she also broke Megan Jendrick’s meet record. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
2013 World Championship Previews: Yang’s Shape Questioned, But Still a Big Favorite in 1500
China’s Sun Yang has had his conditioning publicly questioned by his coach, but he’s still a favorite in the 1500 in which he holds the World Record. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Andrew King Victim Receives $1.3M Settlement from Park District
The North Whidbey Park and Recreation District has now paid out almost $5 million in settlements, and they don’t appear to be done yet. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
2013 World Championships Preview: Can Dana Vollmer Avoid the 100 Fly Post-Olympic Curse?
History is not on the side of the World Record holder and her ability to win the World Championship in the women’s 100 fly (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
USA Swimming Hires Lobbying Firm to Oppose California Billl SB 131
USA Swimming believes that SB 131 doesn’t do enough to protect children, and as such are making efforts to oppose it.
Winn Aung Breaks 200 Meter Free National Age Group Record
Winn Aung of the Redding Swim Team broke his third different National Age Group Record of the summer on Friday morning. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
