Emotions run high at Olympic Trials
Dear Katrina, At Olympic Trials, how do these athletes deal with such heights of emotion? From the agony of defeat…
Sleepy 100 Free Prelims Leaves Sprinting Concern
We’re at the halfway point of the 2012 US Olympic Swimming Trials in Omaha, and it’s another quick prelims session…
Erica Dittmer, Arturo Perez Vertti Added to Mexican Olympic Roster
Mexican swimmers spread out across North America (and they truly are) were elated today as they learned that two more…
FINA Posts Full Olympic Automatic Qualifiers List, Sans Americans
FINA has posted the full list of swimmers with “Olympic Qualifying Times”, aka “A” times, for the 2012 Summer Games…
Davis Tarwater Scratches 100 Free Prelims
Michael Phelps isn’t the only big name, and relay candidate, who scratched the 100 free prelim. SwimMAC’s Davis Tarwater has scratched…
Swims of the Day 6/28/12: Day 3
Lauren Perdue (apparently the Sharpie strategy isn’t flawless) had a brave swim on night 3 of the meet (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Day 3 Finals Recap Presented by Engine
Mel, Braden, Garrett, Roque, and a special Olympic guest recap the third finals session of the 2012 US Olympic Trials.
Post Race Interviews: Women 200 IM Semi-Finals [Videos]
Caitlin Leverenz and Elizabeth Pelton qualify 1-2 for the women’s 200 IM Final.
Post Race Interviews: Men 200 Butterfly Semi-Finals [Videos]
Bobby Bollier and Davis Tarwater will be in the center of the pool for tomorrow’s 200 fly final.
Thursday Start Lists: No Phelps in 100 Free Prelims
Michael Phelps is surprisingly sitting out of the 100 free prelims (photo courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Post Race Interviews: Women 100 Breaststroke Final [Videos]
Breeja Larson upset the favorite, Rebecca Soni, in the 100 breast.
Post Race Interviews: Men 100 Backstroke Final [Videos]
Matt Grevers posted the 2nd fastest time ever in the 100 backstroke with a 52.08.
Natalie Coughlin, 3rd place 100 Backstroke
Natalie Coughlin held was a shining example of sportsmanship after finishing third in the 100 back at the US Olympic Trials.
Post Race Interviews: Men 200 Freestyle Final [Videos]
Michael Phelps takes round 2 in the Lochte-Phelps battle but neither swimmers were particularly speedy in the 200 free final.
Post Race Interviews: Women 200 Freestyle Semi-Finals [Videos]
Shannon Vreeland qualified 2nd for the 200 free final, and young guns Missy Franklin and Chelsea Chanault will be in the mix as well.
