Worlds Previews: Sun a Runaway Favorite as Men’s 400 Free Field Thins Out
China’s Sun Yang is the defending Olympic Champion, and there doesn’t seem to be anyone even in the neighborhood of catching him in the 2013 field. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Gardell Breaks Swedish Championship Record in 400 IM on Day 3
USC’s Stina Gardell was out very fast in the 400 IM en route to a season-best and a new Meet Record. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Tennessee Adds Second Big International Sprinter for Fall of 2013
Tennessee head coach Matt Kredich, in just one season, has already turned around the Tennessee men’s program after just one season. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Bolles’ Josh Booth Commits to Auburn
The Auburn men have picked up a big portion of Bolles’ 2013 High School relay dominance.
FINA Presents the Medals; Prize Money for the 2013 World Championships
Ona Carbonell, Jennifer Pareja and Marc Minguell emerge with the 2013 World Championship Medals around their necks. (Credit: FINA.org / RFEN / Jorge Andreu)
Worlds Preview: Can Campbell Crash Kromo’s London Party of 1 in the 50?
Ranomi Kromowidjojo swept the sprint freestyle titles in London; with Cate Campbell rocking the boat, though, Kromowidjojo’s best chance to hold on is in the 50 free. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
LSU Men Add Two Transfers for Fall of 2013, Including DII National Champ
The LSU Tigers picked up two immediate-impact transfers from lower levels of college swimming this week. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Cameron van der Burgh Pulls Out of French Open With Knee Strain
South Africa’s Cameron van der Burgh has pulled out of the French Open this weekend, though he hopes to be ready in time for Worlds.
Canada’s Hedlin Making the Transition to Open Water Swimming
Canada’s Eric Hedlin known for his strength in the 1500 will be representing Team Canada in Barcelona in the 10K open water swim. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com
Melanie Schlanger Pulls Out of Australian World Champs Squad
Olympic 4th-place finisher Melanie Schlanger has pulled out of the World Championships. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
NOVA of Virginia Hires New Senior Gold Coach
(Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Justin Lynch, Rising Swim Star Photo Vault
Justin Lynch is a rising swim star. At the 2013 US World Championship Trials Justin broke Michael Phelps’ 100 meter butterfly 15-16 Age National Record with a time of 52.75. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
HardCore Swim of the Week: Ryan Lochte’s Meet-Ending 200 IM at the World Championships
Ryan Lochte’s 200 IM punctuated the World Championships with a world-leading 200 IM. (Photo: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)
Finland Adds Two Men to Round Out World Championship Roster
Two swimmers, including near-European Championship medalist Ari-Pekka Liukkonen, have been added to Finland’s biggest-ever roster for Worlds. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)