2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Beisel Threepeat In Women’s 400 IM?
With the U.S. Olympic Trials approaching next month, veteran Elizabeth Beisel will be looking to make her 3rd straight Olympic Team in her signature event, the women’s 400 IM.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Empire Threatened In M 200 Freestyle
SwimMAC Elite’s Ryan Lochte leads the loaded field of men’s 200m freestyle headed for battle in Omaha.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Is Missy Back in Women’s 100 Back?
Missy Frankin was the best backstroker on the planet in 2012 and 2013. But now a crowd of young talents threatens her return trip to the Olympics in the 100 back.
Krivshina’s 2nd WR Among 7 On Final Day of IDM Berlin
Russia’s Anna Krivshina broke her second world record of the meet to cap the final night of the German International Championships (also known as IDM, or Internationale Deutsche Meisterschaften).
Men’s 10K Olympic Qualifier Breakdown: 25 Swimmers Set to Compete
Jordan Wilimovsky will lead the 25 swimmers who have qualified for the Olympic 10k Marathon Swim in Rio this summer.
Lijun Zu Wins Men’s 10K Olympic Qualifier, 14 Others Punch Rio Ticket
Lijun Zu lead the charge of fifteen Olympic qualifiers today in Setubal, Portugal at the 2016 Marathon Swimming Olympic Qualifier
Repeat World Records for Zarate, Krawzow On Day 3 of IDM Berlin
Carlos Daniel Serrano Zarate and Elena Krawzow each broke their second world record of the meet on day 3 of the German International Championship, or IDM.
Xin Xin Tops Olympic 10K OW Qualifier, 15 More Athletes Set for Rio
Nine athletes, led by China’s Xin Xin, qualified to for the women’s marathon 10k swim in Rio earlier today. They will join the top 10 swimmers from the 2015 FINA World Championships and another 5 continental representatives in Rio.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Men’s 100 Free & USA Redemption
At the 2015 FINA World Championships, the American men failed to make the finals of the 4×100 free relay. In the face of heavy criticism, quite a few up and comers have stepped up for the USA.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Legacy and Future in Men’s 200 IM
The 200 IM will be the only race at Olympic Trials that will feature the two fastest men ever – Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps – competing against each other.
9 World Records Open 2016 IDM Para Meet in Berlin
A two-session opening day at the 2016 German International Championships (in German, the Internationale Deutsche Meisterschafter, or IDM) saw no less than 9 world records fall along with multiple national marks.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Great Depth In Women’s 100 Free
The race for the top 6 spots should be extremely close, and we may see at least 8 swimmers under the 54 barrier. The race for and individual Olympic bid in this event will be even more exciting, with the likes of Franklin, Manuel, Weitzeil, Coughlin, and possibly Ledecky contesting for a top 2 finish.
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Preview: Who Will Join Ledecky in the 800?
A strong field of American women led by Katie Ledecky will enter the fray in Omaha with their sites set on earning their chance to bring their best 800 meter freestyle to Rio.
2016 Mare Nostrum Tour – Canet: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
Katinka Hosszu will look to build on her four medal performance from yesterday as she has three more A finals tonight.
2016 Mare Nostrum Tour – Canet: Day 2 Prelims Recap
Andriy Govorov took the top seed in both the men’s 50 fly and 100 free at day 2 prelims in Canet en Roussillon.