French Announce 25 Swimmers for World Championships; Ress to WUG’s
Eric Ress missed his bid for Worlds, but will compete for the French in two big meets this summer: The World University Games in Russia, and the Mediterranean Championships in Turkey. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Agnel Battles Through Ilness to Final in 200 Free; Stravius Continues to Roll in France
Aidan Pongrace is an American high school student who just-so-happens to be studying and training abroad for his senior year in…
Generational Divide: Florent Tops Freddie in 50 Free at French Nationals
Fred Bousquet and Florent Manaudou discuss the 50 free, where both qualified for the World Championships. (Photo Courtesy: Aidan Pongrace)
Bousquet is Back: Fred Beats Florent in 50 Fly to Book Flight to Barcelona
Fred Bousquet, after missing the Olympic team, swam an emphatic 23.00 to win the 50 fly in Rennes. (Photo: Aidan Pongrace)
Belmonte Takes Two; Lacourt Beats World Record Holder on Day 1 in Marseilles
The Americans weren’t involved on Day 1 of the Marseilles meet, but the Spanish and French went at it for some big results. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Manaudou Swims World’s Best Time, Beats Bruno in Nancy
France’s Florent Manaudou rocked the 50 free at the Nancy International Meeting this weekend. (Stock Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Manaudou and Lacourt face off in Courbevoie
At a swimming event which included BMX demonstrations, street dancing, jugglers, fire eaters and acrobats also featured a show down…
Hosszu wins five of six on the second night of competition at the Indian Ocean International
On the second night of competition at the Indian Ocean International Hungarian Katinka Hosszu finished the same way she did…
Steffen Upsets Katinka in 200 Free; Hosszu Gets 5 Titles
Katinka Hosszu went 5-for-6 on day 1 in Reunion, though the 1 miss was a surprising one. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
France’s Camille Lacourt Returns to Competition This Weekend
In addition to the Frenchman, a good international group on the island of Reunion will include Katinka Hosszu once again trying to one-up her own insanity. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Day Four – European Short Course Swimming Championships
On the final day of the 2012 European Short Course Swimming Championships Russia’s Vladimir Morozov continued his winning ways. Women’s…
Cammile Lacourt Drops Brazilian “Fast Lane” Event
The Americans will be represented by backstroker Adam Mania at the Fast Lane meet in Rio. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
France Sending Near-Full Squad to Short Course World Championships
Fred Bousquet will return to global competition in December at the Short Course World Championships. (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
Alexandrov Leads American Team for Brazilian Fast Lane Sprint Meet
Mike Alexandrov’s speed in short course should pay off in Rio at the Fast Lane challenge. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Blog do Coach: Made For TV “Fast Lane” Event Set for September 23rd
The Brazilians, Americans, French, and Australians will combine for a never-before-seen event in Rio, Brazil. Cesar Cielo’s turf. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)