Fred Bousquet’s shoulder surgery complete as of today, recovery stage begins
The French sprint star posted on Facebook that his surgery is over and said he’s ready to get back to work in search of one final Olympic berth in 2016.
Nine More Age Group Records Go Down in Prelims on Day 3 of French Short Course Nationals
Jeremy Stravius (pictured) and Florent Manaudou continue to dominate the French National Short Course Championships in Dijon.
French Short Course Nationals in Dijon Day 2 – More Age Group Records Fall
Age group records are falling left and right at the French short course nationals in Dijon. Seven new marks came…
Medal Count: U.S. Takes Early Lead with Four Day One Medals
Connor Jaeger was one of two individual medal winners for the United States on night one in Barcelona. Team USA also won two relay medals. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.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…
Jason Lezak Decides to Retire at 37; Will Be Remembered for “The Anchor”
American Jason Lezak, who is nothing short of a swimming-hero, has made his retirement official at 37-years old. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
The Jason Lezak Swimming Photo Vault
Jason Lezak, the man with the greatest performance in swimming history, the 2008 Olympic Games 4×100 freestyle relay anchor leg. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Britta Steffen Proves to be too much for Hosszu in Reunion
It has not been a surprise that the times at the Indian Ocean International have not been impressive with the…
Seto and Cseh set the stage in the 400 IM; Short Course World Championships Day Two
Women’s 100 freestyle Australia’s Marieke Guehrer qualified first in a time of 53.26. Yi Tang of China qualified second in a time…
Day One European Short Course Swimming Championships
Men’s 400 Freestyle After breaking the world record in the 400 freestyle last weekend France’s Yannick Agnel began European Championships…
Cielo Drops Out of Short Course World Championships to Rehabilitate Knees
Swim News: Cielo will focus his training cycle on the 2013 FINA World Championships in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
2012 Tiburon Sprint Classic Photo Vault
Swim News: Fred Bousquet, former world record holder in the meters 50 freestyle, NCAA Champion, European Champion. (Swim photos & artwork provided Mike Lewis, @Mike2swim and OlaVistaPhotography.com)
Dave and Gary Discuss the Sport’s Greatest, Kind Of
David: Coming in at number five: Shirley Babashoff. Queen Shali Baba was as good as they come, and one of the few people I can think of where saying “she went postal” means she went on to have a great job with benefits.
Americans Bid Bon Voyage to Knoxville; Australians in Spain
Before their stop in London, the Americans will make a stop in Vichy, France (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
14-Year Old Lithuanian Goes Startling Time in 100 Breaststroke at British Trials
During today’s British Finals of the 2012 British Gas Olympic Trials, six Olympic roster spots were handed out. But what…