Night 1: Prelims Notes, Finals Picks, and Distance Updates
What do we make of this morning, and what can we expect tonight? (photo credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)
Caeleb Dressel Crushes 15-16 NAG Record in 100 Free
Caeleb Dressel glares at the scoreboard after breaking a 23-year old National Age Group Record and qualifying for the final of the mens’s 100 free (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com, Video: Sergio Lopez Miro)
Beisel Drops Finals, Several Others Scratch 100 Free
Elizabeth Beisel, along with a number of others, scratch from finals after Day 1 Prelims. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
How Much Faster Are the 2013-2014 Division I NCAA Championship Qualifying Standards?
As the Georgia Bulldogs try to defend their title, every single A standard got tougher for next season. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Male Sprinters Put on Top Performances in Morning 1 at 2013 US World Championship Trials.
In a shocking women’s 100 free prelim, Shannon Vreeland snuck in for the top seed with a lifetime best. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
World Championship Trials Day 1 Prelim Winners, Photo Vault
Nathan Adrian is the top qualifier in the 100 freestyle at the 2013 World Championship Trials. (Photo courtesy of Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
2013-2014 NCAA Championship Time Qualifying Standards
(Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Swimming For Gold Expert Panel Features 7 World-Class Athletes at Phillips 66 National Championships
The USA Swimming Foundation is providing a rare opportunity to hear from a few of the best swimmers and coaches in the world on their journey and dreams of Olympic gold. Swimming & coaching stars include David Marsh, Allison Schmitt, Ricky Berens, Haley Anderson, Tom Shields, Ben Hesen and panel emcee Rowdy Gaines! (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
David Marsh Previews 2013 World Championship Trials on Day 1 – Video Interview
Highlights of the morning include standout swims from Anthony Ervin, 48.72, in the men’s 100 free. Marsh was also excited to see Caeleb Dressel’s 15-16 age group national record in the men’s 100 free, 49.63.
Gemmell’s ticket to Barcelona punched once – but twice?
Andrew Gemmell has a spot on the world championship team – he’ll swim the 5K in Barcelona. No doubt Andrew…
Hawaii’s Peggy Liang; Veteran Jake Hammack Highlight 2013 US DeafLympics Roster
(Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Tennessee Men Sign Game Changer from Australia For Fall of 2013.
Australian Luke Percy is a game-changing recruit for the Tennessee Volunteers men. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Coaches Locked and Loaded on Eve of World Championship Trials (Photo Vault)
Frank Busch is THE coach of the United States. See who else Tim Binning caught at the Nat on the eve of the 2013 U.S. World Championship Trials. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Trio of Current, Former National Teamers Scratch 100 Free
Katie Ledecky will focus her day one efforts on the 800 free, where she’s the fastest American in history. (Photo: Tim BInning/TheSwimPictures.com)
OSU’s Men’s Team Continues to Prove Strength with Recruits and Trials
On Saturday June 22nd, I had the pleasure to speak with Ohio State University’s Men’s Assistant Coach, Dave Rollins, at…