Day 2 Scratches, Katinka Hosszu Pulls Out Of The 100 Backstroke
After breaking the Hungarian National Record with a 59.40 in the 100 backstroke, Katinka Hosszu is scratching the event. She finished second this morning behind American, Missy Franklin. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)
2013 FINA World Championships Day 1 Real-Time Recaps
“France celebrates the men’s 4×100 free relay as Adrian looks on…” (File Photo: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
European Report Day 1 – Hosszu Impressive in the 200 IM; Costa Schmid Gives the Crowd a Reason to Cheer
Katinka Hosszu, who has been having an extremely impressive year… (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
2013 FINA World Championships Day 1 Prelims LIVE Recap
Sun Yang was your world leader coming into Barcelona and it looks like he is set to repeat his Olympic title from London. Yang will be in the middle lane in tonight’s final at 3:44.67. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
What’s the Buzz On The Web: Twas the Night Before Swimming
Rowdy Gaines’ view of the pool for the upcoming World Championships. (Courtesy: Rowdy Gaines)
2013 World Championship Previews: Women’s 100 Backstroke Looks A Lot Like ‘Chalk’
MIssy Franklin (right) is the defending Olympic Champion in the 100 back, but her future training partner Liz Pelton (left) is looking to crash the podium party in Barcelona. (Photo: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)
World Championships Preview: Will Coutts get the better of Ye Shiwen?
Heading into the World Championships the 200 IM looks to resemble what we saw in London with four Olympic finalist…
Hungary Sending 17 to World Championships
Hungary is sending 17 to Barcelona for the 2013 World Championships including Dániel Gyurta (pictured above), László Cseh, Risztov Éva, and Katinka Hosszú. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)
Hosszu Adds A 6th Title After Day 3 of Hungarian National Championships
Katinka Hosszu continues winning streak, taking first in the women’s 50 backstroke. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Hosszu Racks up 5 Wins in Two Days at Hungarian National Championships
Katinka Hosszu isn’t slowing down on her global mystery tour in 2013. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Ottesen Gray records a world’s best; Pedersen sets Danish record
On the final session of the Mare Nostrum Tour in Canet Jeanette Ottesen Gray swam a blazing 25.56 to win…
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.
Muffat and Meilutyte post world’s bests in Monaco
On the second night of the Mare Nostrum competition in Monaco Olympic champion Camille Muffat dominated the field in the 400 freestyle…
Ruta Meilutyte lights it up on the first night of Mare Nostrum
Ruta Meilutyte won the 100 breaststroke destroying the field by almost three full seconds in a blazing 1:05.20 setting meet…
Le Clos Headed to Europe for Big Summer Meet Season; Pair of Bulldogs Too
Chad le Clos (above) is part of a loaded field that will compete in Europe over the next month. Also on the list is a pair of Georgia Bulldogs. (Photo Credit: Staccioli/Arena)