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)
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)
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)
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)
Halsall takes centre stage on final day in Marseille
On the final day of the 2nd International Meeting of the Mediterranean in Marseille Great Britain’s Fran Halsall capped off a…
Fast 50 Freestyles in France As Adrian Wins Bragging Rights Over Manaudou
Nathan Adrian, in a battle of Olympic sprint champions, topped Florent Manaudou in France on Saturday. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Adrian, Coughlin, Ervin to Race in French Meet; Latter Two in British Gas Open In Coming Weeks
Teammates Nathan Adrian and Anthony Ervin are taking a road trip this weekend. (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…
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…
Both Muffat and Agnel Narrowly Miss World Records in the 200 Freestyle at French Nationals
Going into the final day of French Nationals there was a great deal of excitement surrounding both the women’s and…
France Severely Whittles Down Worlds Roster; Announces Coaching Staff
Fred Bousquet is one of just 11 swimmers on the revised French World Championships roster. (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
