Record Watch: Swimming is exciting again
Since 2009, world records have been scarcely found in the swimming pool. That will all change in London, with a handful of very real world record possibilities.
Park DQ’ed, Then Reinstated; Phelps Sneaks in 8th in Topsy Day 1 Prelims Session
The two pending superstars of these Olympics are MIchael Phelps and Missy Franklin as things kick off at the Olympics in London. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Picks: Gyurta’s Heat or Kitajima’s History in 200 Breast
Can Gyurta’s impressive three-year run trump Kitajima’s run at a breaststroke three-peat? (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Picks: American Men Look to Continue Streak in Medley Relay
If Matt Grevers can repeat a 52-low on this medley, the Americans should go wire-to-wire. (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
Picks: Kitajima Shoots for Olympic Triple
Kosuke Kitajima is shooting for an Olympic threepeat in the 100 breaststroke. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
The International Field Dominates on Final Night in Santa Clara.
Takeshi Matsuda was one of three Japanese swimmers to takes wins on Sunday night. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
Vollmer Singes Friday Morning in Santa Clara
Dana Vollmer wasn’t messing around in prelims in Santa Clara. (Photo Courtesy: Melissa Lundie)
Last Dress Rehearsals before Trials
Michael Phelps and Missy Franklin will be in Austin, while Kosuke Kitajima and Stephanie Rice will be in Santa Clara. Some of the biggest names from this summer’s games are in action this weekend. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Garrett Reports: SwimSwam News, April 9th
Kosuke Kitajima will, once again, be the face of the Japanese Olympic team this summer and Sun Yang has the first Olypmic Gold medal for a Chinese man on lockdown… probably. Do you have 2 minutes to spare? Then check out SwimSwam News.
Japan Names 27 to Olympic Roster
Even with tough standards, all but 6 event champions are headed to London (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Japanese Men’s Medley Becomes Clearer After Final Day of Trials
No new Olympic spots were handed out, but Haruka Ueda did look very good in the women’s 50 free. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Kitajima Swims Textile-Best on Day 5 of Japanese Trials
Kosuke Kitajima continued to look as strong as ever, this time with a win in the 200 breast. (Thanks to YouTube user 真之介 山田 for uploading the video).
Two National Records Go Down on Day 4 at Japanese Trials
Women’s 100 Backstroke The Olympics are going to be awesome this year. There are so many swimmers who are so…
Kitajima Breaks 100 Breast Japanese Record [Video Added]
At 29-years old, Kitajima isn’t slowing down at all (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
17-Year Old Breaks Japanese National IM Record
Day 1 of the 2012 Japanese Olympic Swimming Trials kicked off Monday evening at the Tatsumi International Pool, and they kicked…
