Upsets Looming in Day 2 Finals Session (World Championships Finals Preview)
If the rest of the field doesn’t wake-up in the 100 backstroke semifinals, Missy Franklin could be swimming alone on her way to gold. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
Christian Sprenger Teases Breaststroke World Championship Final – Video Interview
(Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Race Footage: Cordes Semi Final presented by Universal Sports
This is complete race footage of the men’s 100 breastroke semi final at the 2013 FINA World Championships courtesy of swimswam partner Universal Sports Network. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
2013 FINA World Championships Day 1 Real-Time Recaps
“France celebrates the men’s 4×100 free relay as Adrian looks on…” (File Photo: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Africa Report, Day 1, Ismail Breaks Egyptian National Record
The African continent puts two swimmers into finals and breaks one National Record on day 1 of the World Championships.
SwimSA Saved at Last Minute by SASCOC and FINA with R4.2 Million, USD 245K
“In a country where cricket, soccer and rugby soak up all the media and sponsors, 21 year old Chad Le Clos became a nationally-celebrated icon after beating his idol Michael Phelps in the 200 metre butterfly in London…” (Photo Credit: US PRESSwire)
Young South African Women’s Swimmers Get Strong Financial Backing
Among continuing financial uncertainty in Swimming South Africa, amid the loss of a major sponsor, a group of 8 young talented female swimmers have received a huge boost with the launch of the ‘Get the Girls to Gold’ programme. (Credit: Janna Schulze)
World Championships Preview: Sprenger Confident in His Abilities in the 100 breaststroke
Australian Christian Sprenger is currently ranked number one in the world in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 59.05 (photo courtesy of Swimming Australia)
Morozov wins the 100 freestyle at WUG in a time of 47.62
Russian Vlad Morozov won the 100 freestyle at the World University Games in a stunning 47.62, the second fastest time in the world this year nine one-hundredths of a second behind James Magnussen
Cameron van der Burgh Pulls Out of French Open With Knee Strain
South Africa’s Cameron van der Burgh has pulled out of the French Open this weekend, though he hopes to be ready in time for Worlds.
Cielo, Manaudou, Magnussen to Square Off at French Open
Cesar Cielo is part of a very impressive men’s sprint field at the 2012 French Open. (Photo: Satiro Sodre/SSPress)
Ottesen Gray records a world’s best; Pedersen sets Danish record
On the final session of the Mare Nostrum Tour in Canet Jeanette Ottesen Gray swam a blazing 25.56 to win…
Stravius Goes 53.1 in 100 Back; Pedersen 2:21 in 200 Breast on Day 1 of Canet Mare Nostrum
Felipe Lima posted this shot of the Canet pool from day 1 of the 2013 Mare Nostrum series.
Meilutyte one one-hundredth of a second away from Euro Record
After having a spectacular day of racing yesterday, where she broke the European record in the 50 breaststroke winning the…
2013 FINA World Championship Schedule Slightly Tweaked from 2011 Edition
Hungarian Laszlo Cseh could be hurt as much as anyone by the changes to the World Championship schedule in 2013. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
