Grechin Goes 48.0 in 100 Free in first WUGs Session
The Canadians, Russians, an Americans all got off to a hot start, and Russia may have gotten a boost for a Worlds gold in the 400 free relay. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
5 Headlines to Watch at the World University Games
Three of the world’s top 9 200 breaststrokers on the women’s side will swim at the World University Games this week.. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Worlds Previews: Sun a Runaway Favorite as Men’s 400 Free Field Thins Out
China’s Sun Yang is the defending Olympic Champion, and there doesn’t seem to be anyone even in the neighborhood of catching him in the 2013 field. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Hagino Wins National Award; Suzuki Named New Federation President
Daichi Suzuki (left) shakes hands with outgoing federation president Kazuo Sano (Photo: Japan Swimming Federation)
Stravius Goes 53.1 in 100 Back; Pedersen 2:21 in 200 Breast on Day 1 of Canet Mare Nostrum
Felipe Lima posted this shot of the Canet pool from day 1 of the 2013 Mare Nostrum series.
Ruta Meilutyte Gets 2nd European Record in a Week at Barcelona Stop
Lithuania’s Ruta Meilutyte now owns both sprint records on the Continent.
Watanabe Breaks National HS Record; Hagino Gets Payback in 200 IM at Japan Open
The first event of the final session of competition at the 2013 Japan Open, the 200 IM’s, provided the most…
Daiya Seto Bests Hagino in Men’s 400 IM Battle of Titans at Japan Open
Day 2 (out of 3) at the 2013 Japan Open in Kanagawa may have settled down a little as the…
Kitajima Swims Season Best 100 Breast to Start Japan Open
Kosuke Kitajima (above) had a good reaction to his month spent training with Dave Salo, and Kosuke Hagino was back in the pool after a dominating Japanese Championships performance. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
HardCore Swim of the Week: The Best 12-Year Old Swim Ever; Tip to Clary
We’re not splitting the award, but Clary’s 400 IM/200 Back double in Mesa deserves at least a mention in an aware called “HardCore”. (Photo Courtesy: Tyler Clary)
Kosuke Hagino; Aya Terakawa Break National Records on Day 3 in Japan
Kosuke Hagino added two more wins, and another National Record, on day 3 of the Japanese National Championships. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Coutts shows her versatility on the final day of New South Wales Championships
On the final day of the New South Wales State Championships Olympic star Alicia Coutts displayed her versatility by winning…
Big day for Japan in New South Wales
On the second evening of the New South Wales State Open Championships Japanese swimmers Ryosuke Irie, Aya Terakawa and Kosuke Hagino all…
Terakawa Breaks Japanese Record in Continued Focus on Shorter Backstrokes
Aya Terakawa gave up the 200 backstroke in a head-scratching decision last year, but the move has paid off so far. (File photo courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Australian Youth Olympic Festival, Day Two Results
It was another thrilling night at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, with Friday’s finals producing five new Australian Youth Olympic…