WUG Qualifiers Who Make World Champs Team Won’t Be Replaced
Arizona’s Kevin Cordes is the most likely among the World University Games team members to be bumped up to the World Championships. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Duke Announces Class of 2017 Swimmers for 2013-2014 Season
CIF-SS Champion Peter Kropp (seen with sister Andrea, who swims at USC) headlines a pretty impressive incoming class for Duke. (Photo: Victoria Lepesant)
Meilutyte one one-hundredth of a second away from Euro Record
After having a spectacular day of racing yesterday, where she broke the European record in the 50 breaststroke winning the…
100m Freestyle World Champ Trials Preview: Solidifying of the Guard
Nathan Adrian, the defending Olympic Champion, is a big favorite in the 100 free with many retirements from the male sprint group. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
FINIS Installs Endless Pool For New Product Testing and Video Analysis
“As a technical swimming company, it seems only natural to have a pool,” said Mark Stephens, VP of Product Development and Marketing.
Michael Andrew Turns Pro, Youngest Male in U.S. Swimming History
“Swimmers turning pro in high school isn’t unheard of. Michael Phelps signed his first endorsement deal on October 4th, 2001 with Speedo, a few months after his 16th birthday.”
USA WUG Open Water Rosters, Coaching Changes, Non-Olympic Events Announced
Emily Brunemann was one of four swimmers named to the 2013 World University Games roster. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
USA Open Water Swimming World Championships Roster Set
Andrew Gemmell is one of eight members on the Team USA Swimming’s open water squad that will race in Barcelona this summer. Gemmell, a 2012 Olympian, will likely contend for a spot on the pool squad too. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com
US Worlds Trials Previews: Three Potential Medalists, Only Two Spots in Women’s 400 Free
Olympians Allison Schmitt (left) and Chloe Sutton (right) were both in the top 5 in the world last year, but will someone get left out in favor of fast-rising Katie Ledecky? (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Ruta Meilutyte Gets 2nd European Record in a Week at Barcelona Stop
Lithuania’s Ruta Meilutyte now owns both sprint records on the Continent.
Former WR Holder Carly Piper Resumes Coaching Career at SWAT
Olympic gold medalist and former World Record holder Carly Piper has taken up a senior coaching job in Wisconsin. (Photo: Sgt. Brandon D. Bolick
2013 Worlds Trials Preview: Lochte in Control of 200 IM Destiny
Ryan Lochte should take first in the 200 IM at World Championship Trials. The real question: who will grab the second spot?
2013 FINA World Championship Schedule Slightly Tweaked from 2011 Edition
Hungarian Laszlo Cseh could be hurt as much as anyone by the changes to the World Championship schedule in 2013. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Two Bridges, Two Races: CIBBOWS Season Opener
“Coney Island Brighton Beach Open Water Swimmers, better known as CIBBOWS, kicked off their 2013 season with the Two Bridges 2.5K and 5K swims in Poughkeepsie, New York.” (Photo Credit: Jake R. Bright)
Michael Andrew, 14 Years Old, Explains Going Pro, Video Interview
“Late Sunday evening, fourteen year old swimming phenom, Michael Andrew, signed his first endorsement deal, officially making him the youngest swimmer in United States history to turn professional.”
