Dana Vollmer

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“The butterfly is really about grace and rhythm. I think about being light in the water and everything moving forward as I swim.“

Missy Franklin to Take 2nd American Spot in 50 Backstroke at Worlds

Despite media reports, Missy Franklin will be entered in the 50 backstroke for the World Championships. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Final Day of Trials Brings Many Scratches, Vollmer and McDermott Done

The final day of competition brings a few scratches, including Dana Vollmer and Amber McDermott. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)

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5 Doubles on Each Side Means Non-Olympic Winners Start Earning Trips to Barcelona

Minnetonka’s David Plummer, while not yet a lock, sits first in line at the moment in the non-Olympic pecking order. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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World Championship Trials: Day 3 Finals Photo Vault

Eugene Godsoe doubles up with another butterfly victory at the 2013 World Championship Trials. Yesterday, Godsoe won the 50 butterfly and today he wins the 100 butterfly in 51.66. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)

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Vollmer & Donahue Post Race Video Interviews

Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

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Three US Open records set on the third night of US Trials

The third night of the 2013 USA Swimming World Championship Trials is in the books, and it was by far…

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Lochte Takes Top Seed in 100 Fly on Day 3 Prelims

Ryan Lochte has a slimmed down schedule on Thursday, but the 100 fly is still a very intriguing race for him. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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World Championship Trials: Day 3 Prelims Photo Vault

Kevin Steel breaks the US Open record with his time of 27.33 in the 50 breaststroke at the 2013 World Championship Trials. Steel, the training partner of Kevin Cordes, will be the top seed heading into finals tonight. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)

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Points Soar on Day 2 of SwimSwam US Trials Pick ‘Em Contest

Even with the unpredictability of the 50 butterflies, including the win by Eugene Godsoe (above) in the men’s race, the picks performed very well on day 2. (Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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Franklin Breaks U.S. Open Record; She and Lochte Double on Night 2 of US Worlds Trials

Conor Dwyer (right) has been on fire since he began training with Bob Bowman (glasses). He comes into the 200 free final on Wednesday evening as the top seed. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2013 US World Championship Trials Day 2 Prelims Live Recaps

Ryan Lochte has a big day on Wednesday in Indy, with the 200 backstroke and the 200 free on his schedule. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Vollmer and Lochte Scratch 50 Fly, Beisel Out of 200 Free

Dana Vollmer, Ryan Lochte and others scratched events for the second preliminary series tomorrow. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Beisel Drops Finals, Several Others Scratch 100 Free

Elizabeth Beisel, along with a number of others, scratch from finals after Day 1 Prelims. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Male Sprinters Put on Top Performances in Morning 1 at 2013 US World Championship Trials.

In a shocking women’s 100 free prelim, Shannon Vreeland snuck in for the top seed with a lifetime best. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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21 Swimming Stars Will Sign Autographs at US World Championship Trials

“Nathan Adrian, Ricky Berens, Tyler Clary, Cullen Jones and Dana Vollmer will headline the Fan Expo appearances, Tuesday through Friday from 4-6 p.m. at the Indiana University Natatorium. The athletes will split their time between autograph sessions and exclusive photo opportunities for Deck Pass users.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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