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)
2013 Worlds Preview: Le Clos, Matsuda, Korzeniowski Vie for Fly Title
Can Takeshi Matsuda take advantage of a Phelps-less field to win the men’s 200 fly?
Pereira Out of 400 IM; Brazilian Arrival Set for Saturday
Thiago Pereria, on the eve of departure for Spain, has affirmed that he will not swim the 400 IM at the World Championships. (Photo: Satiro Sodre/SSPress)
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)
Worlds Previews: A Young Japanese Contender for Lochte in the Men’s 200 IM
Ryan Lochte’s breaststroke leg should make the difference between him and Kosuke Hagino at Worlds. (Photo: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)
World Championships Preview: Will Le Clos Top Tight Field in 100 Fly?
Chad le Clos is a top contendor swimming for gold in the men’s 100 fly (Photo Credit: Staccioli/Arena)
Hosszu Adds A 6th Title After Day 3 of Hungarian National Championships
Katinka Hosszu continues winning streak, taking first in the women’s 50 backstroke. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Hosszu Racks up 5 Wins in Two Days at Hungarian National Championships
Katinka Hosszu isn’t slowing down on her global mystery tour in 2013. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
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.
Muffat and Meilutyte post world’s bests in Monaco
On the second night of the Mare Nostrum competition in Monaco Olympic champion Camille Muffat dominated the field in the 400 freestyle…
Ruta Meilutyte lights it up on the first night of Mare Nostrum
Ruta Meilutyte won the 100 breaststroke destroying the field by almost three full seconds in a blazing 1:05.20 setting meet…
European Mare Nostrum Series to Start Saturday
With the World Trials approaching, the name “Mare Nostrum” is also in the air. But what is this “Mare Nostrum”…
Le Clos Headed to Europe for Big Summer Meet Season; Pair of Bulldogs Too
Chad le Clos (above) is part of a loaded field that will compete in Europe over the next month. Also on the list is a pair of Georgia Bulldogs. (Photo Credit: Staccioli/Arena)
Le Clos Replaces Phelps as OmegaTiming.com Covermodel
There may never be another Phelps, but there must always be a next. (Photo: OmegaTiming.com)
