Cameron van der Burgh

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)

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The Cameron van der Burgh Photo Vault

Cameron van der Burgh, 100 breaststroke, 2012 Olympic Champion (Swim Photo Credit: La Presse)

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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!

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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)

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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.

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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.

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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:…

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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

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