It’s Official: Agnel Explains Decision to Swim with Bob Bowman in Press Conference
The French news site L’equipe, which has been on the front edge of the developing Yannick-Agnel-to-United-States story, has posted some quotes…
L’Equipe: Yannick Agnel to Train with Bob Bowman
France’s L’equipe has gotten a jump on a planned Yannick Agnel press conference on Wednesday. After the French Federation announced late…
Yannick Agnel Headed to US to Train; Will Swim Only Relays at World Championships
French newspapers dropped two bombshells about the defending Olympic Champion in the 200 free.
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 Tops Stravius; Meynard to Close French Nationals
Even with the core of the squad that did so well at the 2008 Olympics aging and/or retired, the French men look as strong as ever coming out of their National Championship meet in Rennes, France. (Photo Courtesy: Aidan Pongrace)
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…
Agnel Struck by Illness Ripping Through French Championships
Aidan Pongrace contributed to this report. A nasty bug, of origins unknown, is ripping through the French National Championships and…
Stravius Blows the Lid Off of French National Record in 200 IM
France’s Jeremy Stravius crushed a four-year old National Record in an event that’s still a bit new to him on Thursday. (Photo: Aidan Pongrace)
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)
Bousquet is Back: Fred Beats Florent in 50 Fly to Book Flight to Barcelona
Fred Bousquet, after missing the Olympic team, swam an emphatic 23.00 to win the 50 fly in Rennes. (Photo: Aidan Pongrace)
2013 French Nationals Preview; Agnel Back Off The 400 Free Bandwagon
The view of the city hall in Rennes, France where the 2013 French National Championships and World Championship Trials will begin on Tuesday. (Photo: Aidan Pongrace)
Friis, Stravius Grab Big Checks, World Leaders in “Golden Lanes” Meet in Amiens
Danish distance swimmer Lotte Friis is gearing up to defend her 1500m freestyle title in Barcelona. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Phelps Receives “Excellence” Honor But Usain Bolt Wins Sportsman of the Year; Swimmer Dias Wins Disability Laureus
Michael Phelps didn’t win the Sportsman of the Year Award, but won’t leave Rio empty handed. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
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)
