2013 US Trials Women’s 200 Backstroke Preview: A Tale of Two Elizabeths
In the battle for the second spot alongside Missy, will (above) Liz Pelton’s hot hand take the day, or can the incumbent Elizabeth Beisel go to Barcelona? (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
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)
Sutton Adds 2nd Victory in Strong Performance on Night 2 of SMOC
Chloe Sutton’s 400 free is looking as strong as ever just three weeks out from the World Championship Trials. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Character First: Interview with Don Heidary of Orinda Aquatics
Don Heidary of Orinda Aquatics and Miramonte High School coached two of the three swimmers who were under the National High School Record at the California North Coast Section Championships. (Photo Courtesy: John Stumph)
Sutton Wins 800 to Open Swim Meet of Champions; Has Uncanny Split
Mission Viejo’s Chloe Sutton knows how to nail her splits. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Tennessee Takes Home Big Haul in 2012-2013 ‘College Swimming Awards’
The 2012-2013 College Swimming Profiles in Excellence periodical is out: an exhaustive (and beautiful) annual magazine that honors some of the best performances during the NCAA season. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
He’s Back: Ryan Lochte Entered in 400 IM for Santa Clara Grand Prix; Seebohm/Franklin to Do Battle
First-of-the-year swims by Ryan Lochte and Kevin Cordes highlight the psych sheets for the Santa Clara Grand Prix. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
2013 US Worlds Trials Previews: Cal On Path For 1-2 in Women’s 200 IM
Cal’s Caitlin Leverenz has raised her fist in triumph at the last two NCAA Championships, and last year’s Olympic Trials, in the 200 IM. Can she make it four-straight? (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Exclusive Video: Tom Shields 200 Butterfly Underwater Breakdown
Shield breakdown by 25s, above and below the water coverage (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
CSCAA Announces Division I All-American Lists; Georgia Scores Highest With 27
Arizona’s Margo Geer is one of 7 Division I swimmers who were named First Team All-Americans in all 7 of their NCAA events. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Big Question #4: Why Did Women’s NCAAs See Less International Scoring Than Men’s NCAAs?
USC’s Stina Gardell was the highest individual scorer internationally at the women’s NCAA Championships, but overall the ladies tended to be much more homegrown than the men. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Ibanez Breaks Meet Record in 200 Free on Day 4 of Mexican Nationals
Lili Ibanez finished a solid Olimpiada Nacional with two Meet Records, and nearly a third. (Photo Courtesy: Liz Dittmer)
Georgia’s Allison Schmitt Wins Honda Award for Swimming
Georgia senior Allison Schmitt was recognized with the Honda Sports Award for swimming as the nation’s top female swimmer. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Mexico Names Four, Two Aggies, to World Championships Roster Through 2 Days of Olimpiada Nacional
Texas A&M’s Erica Dittmer is the first Mexican with qualifications earned in two events at this week’s Olimpiada Nacional. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)