Sprint News 1/15/13: Lasco Breaks Old Record; Dutch Star Retires; Meet Named for Dale Oen
Destin Lasco is breaking more records at one of his favorite pools, the Gloucester Institute of Technology. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
After Receiving a Refund for Their Travels Expenses the South Africans are Off to World Championships
Upon qualifying for the World Short Course Championships South African swimmers were told they would have to pay close to…
Cameron van der Burgh and Roland Schoeman to Miss World Championships
As reported on the Eye Witness News website Olympic Champion and World Record Holder in the 100 breaststroke Cameron van der Burgh of…
Australia, China, South Africa Schedule Innovative Tri-Meet for January
Swim News: Australian James Magnussen is among the stars committed to the SuperSport Series in Australia in January. (Swim Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
The Cameron van der Burgh Photo Vault
Cameron van der Burgh, 100 breaststroke, 2012 Olympic Champion (Swim Photo Credit: La Presse)
The Lightning Round. Or is it Round of Lightning…
Interesting topics discussed by uninteresting people, with twists and turns along the way. Terrible stuff: Come on, let’s go!
South Africa Invite 25 to World Championships, But Add Nearly $1,000 Catch
Darian Townsend is having a great fall already, and is one of 25 South Africans invited to Istanbul, with a catch. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Le Clos Breaks South African Record; Hosszu Wins 5 Golds on Day 2 in Dubai
Swim News: Chad le Clos downed the South African National Record in the 100 fly on Wednesday, showing off his improved speed.
Hosszu’s Three Victories; To’s Aussie Record Highlight Day 1 in Dubai
Katinka Hosszu is taking her NCAA show on the road in Dubai, as she cashed in huge on the first day of the 2012 season. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Bronze Medalist Hansen Defends van der Burgh: “It Was a Big Joke”
Brendan Hansen has no problems with Cameron van der Burgh’s admission of rules violations in the Olympic 100 breaststroke final. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Le Clos, Townsend Among 18 Auto Qualifiers for SA Short Course Worlds Team
Darian Townsend, with a pair of wins, is all-but-assured of a spot for this winter’s World Championships in Istanbul. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Van der Burgh Admits to Breaking Rules; “Everybody’s Doing It”
The new World Record holder calls for underwater judging., says he had no choice but to break rules.
As an American Streak Ends, “Textile-Bests” Still in Play
Last summer, I asked the question after Sun Yang and Ryan Lochte broke World Records at the World Championships of:…
Illegal Triple-Dolphin Kicks Seen in World Record Breaststroke Swim
If you’re not cheating in breaststroke, you’re not trying in breaststroke. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
