The Meet Of Tears: U.S. Olympic Trials
At every Trials, there’s a small subset of about 25 swimmers who carry a heavy burden: they miss qualifying for the Olympics by a single spot.
Semifinal Shockers: 10 Epic Swims From Semifinals That Inspired Us
Here we count down some of the greatest performances from semifinal races of the last 20-ish years. These races are just as memorable as the finals.
2019 US Open Records Roundup: 18 New Meet Marks Established, 10 Still Remain
It was a record-breaking weekend in Atlanta, with 18 US Open meet records broken and just 10 now remaining.
Olivia Smoliga Becomes 3rd-Fastest American in History in 100 Back
Olivia Smoliga clocked 59.02 to win the 100 back at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials and become the third-fastest American in history.
Coughlin and Franklin Take Outside Lanes for 100 Back Final Tomorrow
Missy Franklin and Natalie Coughlin finished 7th and 8th in the 100 backstroke in semifinals today.
Rachel Bootsma Takes Down US Open and American Record to Win the 50 Backstroke
Bootsma breaks Hayley McGregory’s US Open and American record in the 50 breaststroke at the 2013 World Championship Trials. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)
American Record on Watch at 2013 Charlotte Grand Prix (Psych Sheets & Preview)
Glenview Titans swimmer Olivia Smoliga could scare an American Record in the 50 backstroke this weekend in Charlotte. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
The American Swimming Team, Natalie Coughlin and You
Swim News: How would you rate Natalie Coughlin’s Olympic year? (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Sprint News 8/29/12: McGregory Expecting; West Florida Hires First Coach
Florida has also confirmed that All-American Sebastien Rousseau (above) will return for his senior season. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
US Olympic Trials Lore
“In 2012 earning a spot on the greatest Olympic Swim Team on earth – Team USA – is as an objective a process as there is in sports.”
