Shiwen Ye

Picks: Phelps and Lochte Gunning for World Records in 200 IM

Replace the caps with American flags, and you’ll have the scene for gold in London (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Happy 16th Birthday to Australia's Yolane Kukla

At 14, Australia’s Yolane Kukla won National Titles in the 50 free and 50 fly at the 2010 Australian Championships….

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World Champs Day 2 Race of the Day: Alexander Dale Oen's 100 Breaststroke

There were two strong candidates for race of the day on the 2nd day of competition at the Shanghai Oriental…

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How Fast Was Shiwen Ye's Closing 50 in the 200 IM? A Historical Perspective

In the women’s 200 IM, China’s Shiwen Ye came from out of nowhere to win the gold medal. She went…

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5 Things to Watch on Day 2 Prelims/Finals in Shanghai

With a couple of hours to go until the second prelims session begins in Shanghai, let’s briefly look at a…

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Shanghai 2011: Women's Freestyle, Backstroke, and IM Predictions

As the 2011 FINA World Championships looms now only a week away (with the swimming portion beginning a week later…

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Dubai 2010: Day 4 Recap – Belmonte Wins Again; Soni Wins Again

Women’s 100 breaststroke For the first 50 meters of this race, It looked like it would be a good battle….

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Dubai 2010: Day 1 Picks & Preview

Ready or not, it’s time for the show. The 2010 Short Course World Championships in Dubai get underway late Tuesday…

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