Lochte, Olympic Trials 200 Back Best Bet
” Ryan Lochte and Tyler Clary are the only two (probable) entries in this race who have been under 1:57 since 2009, and they were 1:52.9 and 1:54.6, respectively, for gold and bronze at last year’s World Championships.” (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Cal Sprinters Gearing Up for 50 Free Trials
Nathan Adrian will be one of two men with a seed time under 22 seconds. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Magnuson Breaks Lifetime Best in Columbus
Michael Phelps kicked off night 2 of the Columbus Grand Prix with a world-leading swim, but Christine Magnuson’s lifetime-best raised the most eyebrows.
2012 Columbus Grand Prix Preview: Staab Returns to Pool
The Annual Columbus Grand Prix is never a huge meet on the Grand Prix schedule, but this year’s event will…
American Records, Textile Bests Go Down on Final Day of Duel in the Pool
On day 2 of the 2011 Duel in the Pool, the Europeans had at least a respectable performance as compared…
Soni Drops 1:05 in 100 Breaststroke to Claim World's Top-8 Times
Night 2 is in the books at the USA Swimming Winter Nationals, and though there were strong swims, the 2nd…
Who Are the Darkhorse Americans to Make the 2012 Olympic Team?
Now that the vast majority of the summer’s meets are over, with deference to the Pan Am Games yet to…
Hansen Dominates 200 Breaststroke, Missy Franklin Finishes Incredible Two Weeks With 100 Free National Title
Women’s 800 free USC swimmer Haley Anderson, who made the World Championship team in the open water 25k, turned her…
Dana Vollmer Takes Top Seed in 100 Free With Great Prelims Mark of 54.20
Today was the last set of morning prelims from USA Swimming Nationals in Palo Alto, and as expected the women’s…
Dwyer, Weber-Gale High Points Amongst Mediocre Day 4 Prelims
The 4th day of prelims at the 2011 USA Swimming National Championships didn’t produce a whole lot of big times,…
Payback Time for Lochte, Grevers in 100 Back Prelims on Day 2 at USA Nationals
The men’s 100 back prelims on day 2 of the 2011 USA Swimming National Championships was a bit of a…
Storylines: USA Swimming ConocoPhillips National Championships To Begin Tuesday
Tuesday, August 2nd, will be the kickoff of the 2011 USA Swimming Summer National Championships in Stanford, California at the…
5 Things to Watch on Day 2 Prelims/Finals in Shanghai
With a couple of hours to go until the second prelims session begins in Shanghai, let’s briefly look at a…
Bonnie Brandon, Clement Lefert Impress at Los Angeles Invite
This past week, many of the world’s best swimmers were in various locations around the western Pacific making final preparations…
Cesar Cielo and Camille Muffat Start Paris Open Warm, Finish Scorching Hot
The 2011 Paris Open was an absolutely spectacular meet, and even with the absence of the great Michael Phelps, this…