Fast 50 Freestyles in France As Adrian Wins Bragging Rights Over Manaudou
Nathan Adrian, in a battle of Olympic sprint champions, topped Florent Manaudou in France on Saturday. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Manaudou Swims World’s Best Time, Beats Bruno in Nancy
France’s Florent Manaudou rocked the 50 free at the Nancy International Meeting this weekend. (Stock Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Mireia Belmonte Breaks Spanish National Record
Spain’s Mireia Belmonte-Garcia made a huge thump at the 2010 short course World Championships in Dubai with three individual golds…
Quick Sprints 3/29/12: Villaecija Doing Double Duty at Olympics
American Rhi Jeffrey, who has made a huge impact both in and out of the pool since coming out of…
In Briefs: Interesting Post-Meet Comments from Manaudou
After last week’s French Olympic Trials wrapped up in Dunkerque, comeback swimmer Laure Manaudou, who earned her spot in London…
Belmonte-Garcia, Wildeboer, Solaeche Shine at Spanish SC Nats; Costa Rewrites Record Book
With no rest for the weary, the two stars of the Spanish program Mireia Belmonte-Garcia and Aschwin Wildeboer were back…
Irie Continues Backstroke Domination on Day 2 in Canet
Japan’s Ryosuke Irie was the big story on the 2nd day of competition when he swam a 1:54.54 to take…
Alshammar Leads Charge as Swedes Rack up 5 Gold on First Day in Canet
On the first day of the Canet stop of the 2011 Mare Nostrum, the second of a three-meet series, the…
Races to Know About from Spanish, Danish, Canadianish World Championship Qualifiers
There was a lot of huge meets going on this past weekend, specifically several National Championships/World Championship Trials, and for…
Spain's Munoz, Top Ranked Butterflier, Awaiting WADA Decision on Missed Doping Tests
Spanish swimmer Rafael Munoz is waiting to find out whether the World Anti-Doping Agency would appeal a FINA decision to…