The Powerlist

The Year of the Relay Splits Continues: Cordes 49.56, Shields, 43.48

So, I texted my swimmers that someone just went a 49.56 in the 100 breaststroke. Their response: “What? How?” Precisely. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Vlad Morozov Splits 17.86 on 200 Freestyle Relay

This picture of Vlad Morozov is from after this morning’s prelims 50 free. In fairness, Tim Binning only had about 17.86 to get Morozov tonight. Hope he didn’t miss….

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Splits Overshadow Team Battle on Day 1 of 2013 Men’s NCAA Championships

Like a heavyweight champ, Vlad will come out on Thursday night for three rounds of flying action in what could be a historic performance. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2013 Men’s NCAA Swimming and Diving Day One, Photo Vault, Updated with New Images

Vlad Morozov, USC, 50 free winner,18.63 (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Cooking across Cook Strait

More and more people are hitting the open water every day, but it’s an elite few that can claim a successful crossing of the Cook Strait. Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography

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Ukraine to Bid for 2018 European Championships

The Ukrainian Swimming Federation, which in the last few years have made huge strides organizationally, has made public its desire…

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With Diving Complete, Texas Biggest Gainers on Day 1 at 2013 Men’s NCAA Championships

Even with Dax Hill skipping the 50 free in favor of all five relays, Texas was the big winners on day 1; that thanks in part to his spectacular times in those relays. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Meet The Mom Behind Missy Franklin

Photo Credit: Christo Brock and Grant Barbeito, Touch the Wall

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Update: Former Connecticut HS Coach Schare Pleads Not Guilty; Facing New Charges

Former Westport, Connecticut Staples High School swim and dive coach and math teacher, Jeffrey Schare, pled not guilty to all…

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2013 NCAA Men’s Picks: Last-minute Breaststroke Calls

Kevin Cordes is the top seed and American record holder in both events… Will that hold up?

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Cal Men Move Up; Vlad Morozov Rocks Indy on Day 1 Prelims

USC’s Vlad Morozov was unstoppable on the meet’s first day, but the team focus was on Cal moving up and Michigan holding serve. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Quick Preview for Day 1 of Men’s NCAA Championships

Seth Stubblefield was big for Cal on day 1 of last year’s meet, surprising to both anchor their winning 200 free relay and take 5th in the 50. Can he be that guy again? (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2013 Men’s NCAA Picks: The Best Men’s Mile Ever?

Georgia’s Martin Grodzki comes into NCAA’s as the defending champion in both the 500 and the 1650, but with guys like Connor Jaeger and Andrew Gemmell swimming very well, it won’t be easy to repeat. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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FINIS Prize Packs, SwiMP3 Player Up For Grabs in 2013 Men’s NCAA Pick ‘Em Contest

We’ve nailed it down…. We’ve got the prizes…. I told you that it would be worth it… FINIS, the sponsors…

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