Medal Count: Australia “Wins” Day 2, U.S. Still Holds Lead
With three individual medals in tonight’s evening session, Australia came away with the W in the day 2 medal count. The Aussies garnered a medal in three of the four individual finals tonight, led by Christian Sprenger’s gold in the men’s 100 breast. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Cesar Cielo 2013 Worlds 50 Butterfly Winner, Post Race Interview
The first finisher was Brazil’s Cesar Cielo, who defended his title in 23.01. Cielo can’t rely on his start like he once did, and so he had to have a perfect finish, which it appeared that he did. He also did the race in a no-breather, which he says is the first time he’s ever done that on the 50 fly. (Image Courtesy of Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Day 1 Latin America Report: Santos, Cielo Carry 1-2 Into 50 Fly Final
Nicolas Santos is the top seed heading into the men’s 50 fly final.
Lochte, Feigen to Swim on American Men’s 400 Free Relay in Finals
Ryan Lochte got his spot on finals, but he took the spot of who swam very well in prelims. That means that he needs to swim fast to prove it wasn’t a bad decision by the American coaches. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
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)
Muffat and Boyle provide a thriller at the French Open
Camille Muffat and Lauren Boyle provided the fans at the French Open in Vichy with an incredible race where the two…
Magnussen Impressive in 100 freestyle win at French Open
Australian James Magnussen who leads the world in the 100 freestyle this year having posted a time of 47.53 in…
2013 Worlds Preview: Men’s 50 freestyle, Familiar Faces with New Expectations
Can Nathan Adrian go from not qualifying in 2012 to gold in 2013? (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Cielo, Manaudou, Magnussen to Square Off at French Open
Cesar Cielo is part of a very impressive men’s sprint field at the 2012 French Open. (Photo: Satiro Sodre/SSPress)
Scott Goodrich Selected to Brazilian Worlds Squad
Scott Goodrich, left, talks with Cesar Cielo, right. (Photo: Satiro Sodre/SSPress)
Going Retro: 2009 USA World Championship Trials Record Breakers Photo Vault
“Cullen Jones and Garrett Weber-Gale tied for second going 21.55. Two days later, the pair would race to determine the final US World Championships team spot in the event. Jones won the swim-off in an American record 21.41 to Weber-Gale’s 21.70.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictues)
100-Meter Freestyle: Nathan Adrian against Spitz, Weissmuller, and Other Historic Greats – Video
Nathan Adrian, 2012 Olympic Champion in the 100 meter freestyle, is fast, but how does he compare to Mark Spitz and Johnny Weissmuller? (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
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)
Cielo, Logo-Clad like a Racecar Driver, Ready to Win Worlds – Video Interview
Cesar Cielo, 2008 Olympic Sprint Champion, ready to win 2013 World Championships in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo Credit: Satiro Sodre/SSPress)
