Austin Grand Prix: Franklin Pushes Hardest on Day 1 Prelims
Missy Franklin’s 100 free was the most impressive swim of a quiet prelims session in Austin. (File Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
The Jason Lezak Swimming Photo Vault
Jason Lezak, the man with the greatest performance in swimming history, the 2008 Olympic Games 4×100 freestyle relay anchor leg. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Protecting Hair and Skin from Chlorine in Swimming Pools
Swimmers smell like chlorine. Right? At least that’s how it’s been for the since I started swimming. But, recently Andrew…
Universal Sports Network and USA Swimming Extend Television Partnership Through 2016
“The deal includes exclusive coverage of the Grand Prix Series, begining with The Austin Grand Prix, January 18-20. Olympic Gold Medalists Missy Franklin and Ryan Lochte will headline!” (Photo Credit: USAs)
Missy Franklin and Multiple Swim Stars Hit the Red Carpet at Gold Meets Golden
Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin with film star Nicole Kidman at the “Gold Meets Golden” event in West Los Angeles. (Photo Credit: INSX)
USA Swimming Announces $150,000 in Grand Prix Prize Money
Tyler Clary will be among the athletes competing at the Austin Grand Prix, which will begin a new era in the series. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Ricky Berens Named NBC Charlotte’s Person of the Year
Ricky Berens won a pair of gold medals in London and dominated voting for Charlotte’s Person of the Year award. (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
David Marsh nominated for Person of the Year
“Marsh, who has been at the helm of SwimMAC since 2008, steered the club to an impressive 2012.” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
American, NAG Records Fall on Final Night of Winter Nationals; Franklin, Murphy, Grevers Share High Point Awards
Ryan Murphy, Missy Franklin, and Matt Grevers won high-point awards as Winter Nationals concluded in Austin (Photo Credit: Mel Stewart)
Fast 200 Breaststrokes from Sogar, Cordes at Day 3 Prelims
Laura Sogar, of Texas, and Kevin Cordes, of Arizona, both could be shooting for an American record Saturday night
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.
Christine Magnuson’s Still Got it at Day 2 Prelims from Winter Nats
Day 2’s preliminary session wasn’t quite the same fevered-pitch as we had in the morning on Thursday, but with a…
The 2012 US Winter Nationals Swimming Photo Vault
Ryan Lochte, 11-time Olympic Medalist (Swim Photo Credit: Melissa Lundie, melissalundie.com)
Golden Goggles Red Carpet: Cutest Couples [Photo Vault]
Swimmers are a unique breed. Many times, we are the only ones that can put up with each others quirks…
