Cesar Cielo 2013 Worlds 50 Butterfly Winner, Post Race Interview
The first finisher was Brazil’s Cesar Cielo, who defended his title in 23.01. Cielo can’t rely on his start like he once did, and so he had to have a perfect finish, which it appeared that he did. He also did the race in a no-breather, which he says is the first time he’s ever done that on the 50 fly. (Image Courtesy of Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Christian Sprenger 100 Breaststroke Worlds Winner, Post Race Interview
Christian Sprenger looked like every bit of the World leader that he’s been all year, and the Australian came home for his team’s first individual gold medal at a year’s ‘big meet’ (long course worlds or the Olympics) since Magnussen won the 100 free in Shanghai in 2011. (Image courtesy of FINA)
Verschuren Withdraws From Finals Swimoff with McEvoy
Australia’s Cameron McEvoy will safely navigate to the final without a swim-off against the Netherlands’ Sebastiaan Verschuren. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Ruta Meilutyte Breaks World Record in 100 Meter Breaststroke
Ruta Meilutyte is now the youngest World Record holder in the world. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
Ryan Lochte to Train in Australia This Fall
Ryan Lochte discussed his new training plans with his hometown news paper.
Lauren Perdue to Continue Postgraduate Training at SwimMAC Carolina
Olympic gold medalist Lauren Perdue will train for the 2016 Olympics at SwimMAC Carolina. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Upsets Looming in Day 2 Finals Session (World Championships Finals Preview)
If the rest of the field doesn’t wake-up in the 100 backstroke semifinals, Missy Franklin could be swimming alone on her way to gold. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
Aquajets 15-16’s Break 9-Day Old NAG Record in 400 Free Relay
From L-R: Courtney Evensen, Zoe Avestruz, Emma Wittmer, and Kaia Grobe combined for a new National Age Group Record in the 400 free relay on Sunday. (Photo Courtesy: Jean Buteyn)
History Repeats Itself in Men’s 4x100m Free
From the start, this was a back-and-forth, wild race at the 2013 FINA World Championships, but ultimately the outcome was the same as we saw in London. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
Kentucky Hires Chip Kline, Mason Norman as Jorgensen Assembles New Staff
New Kentucky head coach Lars Jorgensen has made several new hires for his first year at the helm of the Wildcats. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
EUROPEAN RECORD: Ruta Meilutyte Breaks Continental; Meet Records
Lithuania’s Ruta Meilutyte went the second-fastest 100 meter breaststroke in history on Tuesday morning, and that was just prelims. (Photo: VIctor Puig/Victorpuig.com)
Christian Sprenger Teases Breaststroke World Championship Final – Video Interview
(Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
2013 FINA World Championships Day 2 Prelims LIVE Recap
Ruta Meilutyte rips a 1:04.52 in the 100 meter breaststroke prelim, .6 tenths faster than the rest of the field! (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Day 2 Scratches, Katinka Hosszu Pulls Out Of The 100 Backstroke
After breaking the Hungarian National Record with a 59.40 in the 100 backstroke, Katinka Hosszu is scratching the event. She finished second this morning behind American, Missy Franklin. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)
Meilutyte Amazes, 2013 FINA Worlds Day 2 Prelim Photo Vault
Ruta Meilutyte after her 1:04.52 100 meter breaststroke prelim at 2013 FINA World Champioships (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
