Mitchell Friedemann

Cordes’ American Record Highlights Very Fast Day 2 Prelims Session

Tom Shields did his part for Cal by making the A-Final in both the 100 fly and the 100 back without using up too much energy. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Splits Overshadow Team Battle on Day 1 of 2013 Men’s NCAA Championships

Like a heavyweight champ, Vlad will come out on Thursday night for three rounds of flying action in what could be a historic performance. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Men’s NCAA Picks: Fletcher’s 19.7 Butterfly a Deal-Maker for Wolverines

Sean Fletcher, 19.75 50 fly? That’s only the start of a Michigan relay that is made for this 200 medley. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Cal Topples Stanford, Morozov sets pool on fire on final night of Pac-12s

Cal has plenty of hardware after two-straight NCAA titles. This year, though, they’ve added their first Pac 12 title since 1981 (Credit: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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With Nearly 20 Potential Individual Scorers Tonight, Cal One Step Closer to Ending Stanford Streak

Cal, including mile seeds, will have 20 in scoring position tonight. That could spell the end of Stanford’s 31-year streak. (Credit: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Tom Shields Doubles; Cal Takes Lead After Day 3 of 2013 Pac 12 Championships

Cal’s Tom Shields, in a strong test for his NCAA readiness, pulled off the 100 fly/100 back double on Tuesday. (Credit: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Cal Men Push Further Forward with 13 A-Finalists on Day 3 at Pac 12’s

Cal’s Tom Shields took the top seed in the 100 fly and also made the A-Final in the 100 back as well, as Cal surged again on day 3 of this meet.

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Eric Hansen’s Sophomore Season at U of A

Arizona Head Coach Eric Hansen has the Wildcats on track for championship season. (Swim Photo Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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Winter Nats Day 2, Finals: American Records for Cordes, Grevers

Kevin Cordes and Matt Grevers set American records in the 100 breast and 100 back Friday night.

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Day-By-Day Stories to Watch at 2012 Winter National Championships

Matt Grevers’ name dominates the record books for the Winter National Championships. (Photo Courtesy:

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Arizona Gets Under-the-Radar Sprinter Risolvato out of Ohio

A big portion of Arizona’s 4th-place team (seen above) from last season is graduated, but they’ve already started reloading this fall. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Cordes, Wanland Win Breaststrokes to Close Swimvitational

Ashley Wanland swam a season-best to win the women’s 100 breaststroke. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Kevin Cordes Swims Best Time in 100 Breast Prelims in Omaha

Arizona’s Kevin Cordes is beginning his run toward a possible Olympic spot. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2012 Men’s NCAA Swammies

Sure Cal won the team title, but now it’s time for the real awards – the Swammies. (©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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