Seebohm Breaks Australian Record in Day 2 Prelims; Missy 2nd
Australia’s Emily Seebohm came within a stroke of the World Record in prelims of the 100 back. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Can’t-Miss Men’s Races in London
The Olympics are all about epic swimming showdowns. Two swimmers, one gold medal. Defending Olympic Champion Park Tae Hwan of Korea, (pictured), will have to contend with rising star Sun Yang of China.
Picks: Missy and Lochte Favorites, But Traps Await in 200 Backstroke
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Picks: American Men Look to Continue Streak in Medley Relay
If Matt Grevers can repeat a 52-low on this medley, the Americans should go wire-to-wire. (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
Picks: Grevers v. Lacourt a Near-Record Battle in the Men’s Olympic 100 Back
Matt Grevers isn’t the only backstroker who’s approached the World Record in the last two years.
Highlights from Sette Colli and US Paralympic Trials
Ranomi Kromowidjojo stole the show in Italy. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)
Cesar Misses Final at Sette Colli; 2:08’s Battle in 200 Breast
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Kromo Breaks Meet Record at Sette Colli
Ranomi cracked a Meet Record on Friday in Rome (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Terakawa Goes 4th-Ranked Time in World in 200 Back at Japan Open
In addition to Terakawa’s fireworks, butterflier Yuka Kato took down a National Record. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Aya Terakawa Breaks Japanese Record at Japan Open
It wasn’t by much, but Terakawa’s 100 back was good for a new all-time mark.
Japan Names 27 to Olympic Roster
Even with tough standards, all but 6 event champions are headed to London (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Japanese Men’s Medley Becomes Clearer After Final Day of Trials
No new Olympic spots were handed out, but Haruka Ueda did look very good in the women’s 50 free. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Irie Nearly Repeats World Leading 200 Back Time
Japanese backstroker Ryosuke Irie finished his meet with another spectacular swim in the 200 back. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Suzuki Regains Breaststroke Throne on Day 3 in Japan
No National Records went down on day three of the 2012 “Japan Swim” Japanese Olympic Trials meet, after three were…
Irie posts 3rd fastest 100 back in the world this year
Japanese National Championships, Tokyo: Ryosuke Irie swam a 53.17 in the 100 back taking the top seed.
