Kierra Smith

Lochte Breaks Meet Record in the 200 IM

After having a very relaxed morning, qualifying first in the 200 IM with a time of 2:07.87 Ryan Lochte returned…

  2 Comments

Swimming Canada to Begin World Championship Trials Wednesday

Canada’s Ryan Cochrane, brunt of Swimming Canada’s April Fools joke, is really focused on the pool. But which races are his goals in Barcelona? (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

  6 Comments

Pre NCAA Interview: 200 breaststroker Kierra Smith

Katrina Radke interviews breaststroker, Kierra Smith, who is a freshman at the University of Minnesota, and from Canada! She is…

  1 Comment

2013 Women’s NCAA Picks: Breeja Breaststroking Toward History

Texas A&M’s Breeja Larson got all she could handle in both breaststrokes at SEC’s. Will anyone be able to touch her at Nationals? (Credit: Janna Schulze)

  9 Comments

Haley Spencer Joins All-Time Top 10 as Minnesota Wins Second-Straight Title

Minnesota’s Haley Spencer became one of the select few to go under 2:06 in her 200 breaststroke on Saturday night. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

  1 Comment

Controversial 200 Free Depresses Times at End of Night 3 of Women’s Big Ten Championships

Minnesota’s Becca Weiland broke a Big Ten Record in the 100 fly, but the wheels fell off of the bus a little bit after the 200 free. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

  3 Comments

2013 Big Ten Women’s Championship: Day 3 Up/Downs; Penn State Coming On Strong

Indiana’s Lindsay Vrooman dropped big from prelims to finals of the 500 on Tuesday. Tonight, she’ll look for a second event title, this one in the 200. (File Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

  Comment First!

Spencer Finds Some Speed on Day 3 Prelims at Big Ten Women’s Meet

Minnesota’s Haley Spencer, former NCAA 200 breaststroke champion, went a best time in the 100 on Friday morning. (File Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

  Comment First!

Big Ten Women’s Championship Fan Guide: Penn State is On Fire, But Tempered by Diving

A strong senior class, led by Paige Whitmire (above), will take Penn State far at the 2013 Big Ten Championships. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

  5 Comments

Gopher Men and Women Swimming Post Strong Finish At Minnesota Challenge

College Swimming News: The No. 15 Minnesota men’s swimming and diving team continued their success Saturday as they wrapped up…

  Comment First!

Minnesota Sweeps Big Ten Duals, Wisconsin Breaks Records

Minnesota’s depth saw them walk away with 5 dual meet victories, but Wisconsin left the biggest impression after two days of racing in Madison. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

  Comment First!

SwimSwam College Power Rankings: Injury, Retirement Hurt Georgia’s Title Hopes

College Swimming News: “Georgia thoroughly handled Cal at their home invite a few weeks ago, however, they are battling some injuries…” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

  8 Comments

SwimSwam Power Rankings: Cal #1 to Start Season, But Georgia Closing In

Allison Schmitt’s return to the collegiate fold makes the battle for #1 tighter than many want to admit. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

  11 Comments

Missy Wins Twice, But Becca Breaks NAG Record to Close Minn. GP

Becca Mann broke the 2nd-oldest National Age Group Record in yards to close the Minnesota Grand Prix. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

  6 Comments

Missy and Mann Double; Kierra Smith Puts up Fastest NCAA Time on Day 2 at Minn. GP

The teenage women dominated the highlights on day 2 of the Minneapolis GP, including Becca Mann who moved to 3rd all-time in her age group’s history. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

  6 Comments