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)
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