DiRado wins one event, ties for another on opening night of Speedo Grand Challenge
Maya DiRado earned shares of two wins on a night when some of the top California-based postgrads clashed at the Speedo Grand Challenge.
Rylov Posts Top Five Time to Win the 200 Backstroke at the Russian National Championships
50 backstroke junior world record holder Evgeny Rylov took the men’s 200 backstroke with ease posting a time of 1:56.44…
Two Junior World Records open Russian Nationals, but notable absences dominate
The first day of Russian Nationals saw three Junior World Record-breaking swims culminating in two new records, but the bigger story so far has been the big names not competing for various reasons.
Russian National Championships Preview; Links, Schedule and Story Lines
The 2014 Russian National Championships will be held in Moscow from May 13th-17th…
Sjostrom Doubles on Day 1 of Salnikov; Hosszu Absent
World Champion Sarah Sjostrom was the lone female double winner on the first day of the 2013 Salnikov Cup in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Cielo Goes 19.2 in 50 Yard Free in Day 2 Prelims of 2013 Minneapolis Grand Prix
Cesar Cielo, the fastest man ever in the 50 yard free, looked the part in prelims of the 2013 Minneapolis Grand Prix
Salo: Tentative USC Men vs. Trojan Postgrads Meet on Schedule
Dave Salo, who always keeps things interesting, has announced a tentative dual meet between the Trojan postgrad group and the USC men’s squad.
2013 FINA World Championships Day 6 Finals Real-Time Recaps
Before the events began Australian Cate Campbell was asked if this race felt like revenge after missing the 2012 individual event at the Olympics due to illness, she corrected the interviewer, not revenge, motivation…. (Photo Credit Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
2013 FINA World Championships, Day 4 FINALS REAL-TIME RECAPS
Missy Franklin has been nothing but golden at this meet. Though she scratched the 50 backstroke semifinal, her most vulnerable event, she is now three-for-three in finals with gold medals, swimming a 1:54.81 for victory in the women’s 200 free. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
2013 World Championships Day 4 Prelims Real-Time Recaps
Vladimir Morozov is 7th, 48.67, after the men’s 100 free prelim. Adrian is 12th, displaying he may still be battling illness. (Photo Credit: 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)
Mens 200m: Late Entry Agnel Head and Shoulders Above a Depleted Field
The men’s 200m freestyle World Championships Preview. (Photo Credit: TIm Binning, TheSwimPictures)
Hardcore Swim of the Week: Home Cooking at the World University Games
The HardCoreSwim of the week for the 2013 World University Games goes to the Russian men’s 400 free relay. Vlad…
Morozov wins the 100 freestyle at WUG in a time of 47.62
Russian Vlad Morozov won the 100 freestyle at the World University Games in a stunning 47.62, the second fastest time in the world this year nine one-hundredths of a second behind James Magnussen
Sogar Earns Top Seed in the 200 Breaststroke Along With The Women’s 4×200 Freestyle Relay
Laura Sogar and Andrea Kropp finish first and second in the prelims of the 200 breaststroke. The women’s 4×200 freestyle relay of Andrea Murez, Melanie Margalis, Rachel Acker, and Chelsea Chenault will also be the top seed going into finals tonight. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)
