Katie Ledecky Blows Away 400 Free Field, Day 1 of Mesa Grand Prix
Nobody even came close to Katie Ledecky, who put up the world’s second-fastest 400 free this year despite the mid-season meet. (File photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Stravius Blows the Lid Off of French National Record in 200 IM
France’s Jeremy Stravius crushed a four-year old National Record in an event that’s still a bit new to him on Thursday. (Photo: Aidan Pongrace)
US Paralympics Names 25 to Team for IPC World Championships
Justin Zook is one of 25 swimmers named to the 2013 World Championship Team. (Photo Courtesy: US Paralympic Committee)
NatCo’s 100 Free Kicks Off Mesa Grand Prix (Day 1 Prelims)
Natalie Coughlin took the top seed in a Cal-heavy women’s 100 free prelim. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Pellegrini Wins Second Backstroke Race at Italian Championships (Day 3)
Day three, out of five, at the 2013 Italian Spring National Championships (and their World Championship trials) saw Federica Pellegrini…
Chalmers Marks 23.1 to Win 14-Year Olds 50 Free at Australian Age Championships
In a meet full of stars, 14-year old Kyle Chalmers is standing out even above the crowded list of record…
Kosuke Hagino Crushes Asian Record in 400 IM; Kitajima Wins 100 Breaststroke
In what was a slow day overall to kick of Japan’s four-day National Championship, Kosuke Hagino mutulated his own Asian continental record. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Le Clos, Famous for Beating Phelps, To Pen Story for Penguin Books
“Chad le Clos, the South African swimming star who famously topped Michael Phelps in the 200 butterfly, will pen his story for Penguin Books.” (Photo Credit: Arena/LaPress)
5 Best Races to Watch for the 2013 Mesa Grand Prix (Plus Links)
The pool in Mesa, Arizona is ready to erupt on the eve of the first ever Mesa Grand Prix.
Yearly NCAA Awards Roundup: A Conference by Conference Look
The conference Swimmer, Diver, Freshman, and Coach of the Year awards are out…
Hardcore Swim Of the Week: Grant House in the 400 IM at the Showcase Classic
“The HardCoreSwim of the week goes to Grant House of the Cincinnati Marlins for his 400 IM swim at last week’s Showcase Classic in Clearwater Florida, with honorable mentions to Michael Andrew, Maxime Rooney, and Benjamin Ho.” (Artwork Credit: HCS)
Generational Divide: Florent Tops Freddie in 50 Free at French Nationals
Fred Bousquet and Florent Manaudou discuss the 50 free, where both qualified for the World Championships. (Photo Courtesy: Aidan Pongrace)
Matteo Rivolta Breaks Italian National Record in 100 Fly on Day 2 at Spring Championship
Italy’s Matteo Rivolta now leads the world in 2013 in the 100 fly in long course. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Kyle Chalmers Again On Fire at Australian Age Champs: 14-Year Old Goes Under 51 Seconds
The South Australia Swim Center in Adelaide has served as the host to record-breaking-swim after record-breaking-swim this week. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Big name start list – FINA 10K Open Water Swimming World Cup Cozumel Mexico
Canada’s Richard Weinberger and German’s Thomas Lurz will be competing at this weekend’s world cup stop in Mexico. Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
