Swims of the Day 6/28/12: Day 3
Lauren Perdue (apparently the Sharpie strategy isn’t flawless) had a brave swim on night 3 of the meet (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Day 3 Finals Recap Presented by Engine
Mel, Braden, Garrett, Roque, and a special Olympic guest recap the third finals session of the 2012 US Olympic Trials.
Post Race Interviews: Women 200 IM Semi-Finals [Videos]
Caitlin Leverenz and Elizabeth Pelton qualify 1-2 for the women’s 200 IM Final.
Post Race Interviews: Men 200 Butterfly Semi-Finals [Videos]
Bobby Bollier and Davis Tarwater will be in the center of the pool for tomorrow’s 200 fly final.
Thursday Start Lists: No Phelps in 100 Free Prelims
Michael Phelps is surprisingly sitting out of the 100 free prelims (photo courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Post Race Interviews: Women 100 Breaststroke Final [Videos]
Breeja Larson upset the favorite, Rebecca Soni, in the 100 breast.
Post Race Interviews: Men 100 Backstroke Final [Videos]
Matt Grevers posted the 2nd fastest time ever in the 100 backstroke with a 52.08.
Natalie Coughlin, 3rd place 100 Backstroke
Natalie Coughlin held was a shining example of sportsmanship after finishing third in the 100 back at the US Olympic Trials.
Post Race Interviews: Men 200 Freestyle Final [Videos]
Michael Phelps takes round 2 in the Lochte-Phelps battle but neither swimmers were particularly speedy in the 200 free final.
Post Race Interviews: Women 200 Freestyle Semi-Finals [Videos]
Shannon Vreeland qualified 2nd for the 200 free final, and young guns Missy Franklin and Chelsea Chanault will be in the mix as well.
Missy Franklin Breaks 100 Back American Record
No word if Missy still “Tebows” now that Tim is in New York. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Breeja Larson Seizes Best Olympic Trials Moment to Date
Wednesday was the best day of the Olympic Trials so far, and it may remain that way through the end….
Day 3 Finals Preview Presented by Engine
Mel, Garrett, Braden, and a special guest tell you what to watch for in the 3rd finals session at the US Olympic Swimming and Diving Championships.
Brazil Hands Out Two Year Suspension to Olympian Silva
The CBDA has handed out their suspensions for the three athletes who had positive tests at the 2012 Maria Lenk…
Ariana Kukors’ cruises in the prelims of the 200 IM
Ariana Kukors said she wanted a smart race in the prelims of the 200 IM. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)