Day 2 Finals Recap, Presented by SwimOutlet Team Division
Ryan Lochte was unable to hold off Yannick Agnel and it was sweet revenge for the French in the 4×100 Free Relay. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)
American Vollmer; van der Burgh Break World Records on Day 2 (RECAP)
The French were all smiles after pulling off their first ever relay gold medal on day 2. (Photo: US Presswire)
Seebohm Breaks Australian Record in Day 2 Prelims; Missy 2nd
Australia’s Emily Seebohm came within a stroke of the World Record in prelims of the 100 back. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Must-See Women’s Races in London
The Olympic Women’s swimming competition is a compelling mix of stars in the making and seasoned veterans. Here are a handful of battles for gold that you just can’t miss.
Picks: Aussies Hope to Threepeat in Women’s 400 Medley
Alicia Coutts is one of the few butterfliers at the top of the women’s medley field who can hang with Dana Vollmer (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Picks: Grevers v. Lacourt a Near-Record Battle in the Men’s Olympic 100 Back
Matt Grevers isn’t the only backstroker who’s approached the World Record in the last two years.
Cesar Misses Final at Sette Colli; 2:08’s Battle in 200 Breast
(Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Kromo Breaks Meet Record at Sette Colli
Ranomi cracked a Meet Record on Friday in Rome (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Rapid Recap of a Wild Weekend
Garrett McCaffrey gets you caught up on European Championships, Mel Zajac Invitational, Japan Open, and The Speedo Grand Challenge. (Photo Courtesy: ©TIm Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Yamaguchi Breaks Japanese Junior Breaststroke Record at Japan Open
(Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)
Terakawa Goes 4th-Ranked Time in World in 200 Back at Japan Open
In addition to Terakawa’s fireworks, butterflier Yuka Kato took down a National Record. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Aya Terakawa Breaks Japanese Record at Japan Open
It wasn’t by much, but Terakawa’s 100 back was good for a new all-time mark.
Japan Names 27 to Olympic Roster
Even with tough standards, all but 6 event champions are headed to London (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Kitajima Swims Textile-Best on Day 5 of Japanese Trials
Kosuke Kitajima continued to look as strong as ever, this time with a win in the 200 breast. (Thanks to YouTube user 真之介 山田 for uploading the video).
Two National Records Go Down on Day 4 at Japanese Trials
Women’s 100 Backstroke The Olympics are going to be awesome this year. There are so many swimmers who are so…
