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)
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)
Cameron van der Burgh Wipes a 2009 WR Clean in 100 Breast
Cameron van der Burgh posted a 58.46 with a blistering first 50 to win gold
Day 2 Finals Preview, Presented by SwimOutlet Team Division
Can Kosuke Kitajima win the 100 Breaststroke for the 3rd straight Olympics? (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)
Day 1 Finals Recap, Presented by SwimOutlet Team Division
Spolier alert: If you’re waiting to watch the NBC broadcast on delay, you should wait to watch this video too. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)
Lochte Tops 400 IM as Phelps Misses Podium; China’s Ye Breaks WR
Lochte broke the grill out as he accepted the first gold medal of the 2012 Olympic swim meet. (Photo Courtesy: US Presswire)
Park DQ’ed, Then Reinstated; Phelps Sneaks in 8th in Topsy Day 1 Prelims Session
The two pending superstars of these Olympics are MIchael Phelps and Missy Franklin as things kick off at the Olympics in London. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Picks: Kitajima Shoots for Olympic Triple
Kosuke Kitajima is shooting for an Olympic threepeat in the 100 breaststroke. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Temp. Drops Don’t Lead to Time Drops at Paris Open (Day 2 Prelims)
A chilly day in the pool still left some good times, but many athletes seem to be saving their speed for a little bit warmer weather in the afternoon. (Photo Courtesy: Nico Messer)
Camille Muffat Continues Craziness at Paris Open Day 1
Nico Messer was born and raised in Switzerland, and is currently the head coach for Vevey Natation. He has spent time…
Muffat’s 1:58 Highlights Prelims 1 at Paris Open
Yannick Agnel also took his 400 free out in a blistering split, though it was pretty clearly a purposeful front-half.
