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)
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.
Early Returns: Adrian & Ervin, McGill & Shields Early Pick ‘Em Favorites
One of the coolest features of our new SurveyMonkey-powered Pick ‘Em Contest is the vast reporting abilities that it provides….
Anthony Ervin Has More to Prove in 2013 – Gold Medal Minute
“It has got to be said: Anthony Ervin was the biggest comeback of 2012. After a nearly nine year absence from the pool, Ervin returned with a big splash in 2011 in the men’s 50 freestyle. Now in 2013, Ervin has new goals, serious goals for the road to Rio.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Isabella Rongione Youngest Swimmer at Nationals, Erndl Oldest
13-year old Isabella Rongione is the youngest swimmer at this year’s World Championship Trials, and Erika Erndl (above) is the oldest. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Cal Men’s Swimming Video Compilation
Bob Smith, a Cal alumni and a huge fan of the men’s swim team, put together the above compilation video,…
100m Freestyle World Champ Trials Preview: Solidifying of the Guard
Nathan Adrian, the defending Olympic Champion, is a big favorite in the 100 free with many retirements from the male sprint group. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Cielo, Logo-Clad like a Racecar Driver, Ready to Win Worlds – Video Interview
Cesar Cielo, 2008 Olympic Sprint Champion, ready to win 2013 World Championships in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo Credit: Satiro Sodre/SSPress)
The 2013 Santa Clara Grand Prix Photo Vault
Many thanks to SwimSwam Contributor and photographer, Bill Collins, for capturing these images. (Photo Credit: Bill Collins)
Anthony Ervin Feels a Lot of Room for Improvement After Finishing 3rd in 50 Free
Anthony Ervin (pink cap) finished 3rd at the 2013 Santa Clara Grand Prix in the 50 free. (Photo: Bill Collins)
Lochte Finishes Meet With 4th Win; Pelton Swims Best Time in 100 Back
Conor Dwyer has been on a roll so far at the Santa Clara Grand Prix, and will hope to stay hot in the last finals session in the 200 IM. (Photo: Bill Collins)
Lochte Top Seed in 100 Backstroke at Sleepy Sunday Morning from Santa Clara
Mike Alexandrov has been on fire this year, but he’ll face his biggest challenge yet in the young Kevin Cordes in Sunday’s 100 breaststroke. (Photo: Bill Collins)
Adrian Wins Star-Studded 50; Lochte Holds Off Scrappy Kalisz in 400 IM
Every race should have great head-to-head battles, though a big showdown looms to end Saturday’s finals with a showdown between top-seeded Nathan Adrian (above), Anthony Ervin, Cesar Cielo, and Cullen Jones in the men’s 50 free. (Photo: Bill Collins)
Lochte Takes Top Seed in 400 IM on Day 3 at 2013 Santa Clara Grand Prix
Ryan Lochte swam two events that he hasn’t (Photo: Bill Collins)
Lochte Wins 100 Fly, Adrian Swims 48.0, and American Men Light Up Night 2 at Santa Clara
Ryan Lochte won his first Grand Prix race in almost three months, and the American men put on quite a display on night 2 of the 2013 Santa Clara Grand Prix. (Photo: Bill Collins)