Summer Games

Nerding Out: 200 IM Update Headed Into Finals

Phelps’ breast split is notoriously slow in prelims & semis compared to his finals. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Now They Call It: Rogan DQ’ed for Illegal Breaststroke Dolphin Kick

FINA officials have made their stand on illegal breaststroke kicks. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Japan Keeps Bronze-Medal Run Alive (Medal Table)

Will breaststroker Satomi Suzuki continue Japan’s run at bronze medals Thusrday? (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Adrian Shocks the Field, Wins 100 Free Gold by .01 in Day 5 Finals

On Wednesday, Nathan Adrian did something that no American has done in nearly a quarter of a century. (Photo Courtesy: US Presswire)

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Americans Choose Bulldog Vreeland for Finals Relay; Ye Swims for CHina

The Americans have chosen Shannon Vreeland and Dana Vollmer to join teammates Missy Franklin and Allison Schmitt on the finals group for the 800…

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Governing Body Speaks Out in Favor of Shiwen Ye

FINA, the governing body for all of the world’s aquatic events, has come out in favor of Chinese superstar Shiwen Ye…

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Nerding Out: Who Will Win the 200 IM, Phelps or Lochte?

Lochte has 200 back. Advantage: Phelps. Lochte is an Animal. Advantage: Lochte. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Australia’s Cate Campbell, Swede Alshammar Scratches 100 Free Prelims

Two potential finalists have dropped the women’s 100 free for illness and injury.

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Denmark Protests Misapplication of FINA Cap Rule

Controversy over cap rules have reared its head again, this time in regard to the pre-race ready room procedures. The…

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The Long, Strange Journey of Cuba’s Hanser Garcia to the Olympic Final

Hanser Garcia’s rise in the sprint freestyles has been extraordinary, but not without its bumps and bruises, literally, along the way.

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Americans Top Medal Table at Halfway Mark; China 2nd

Allison Schmitt scored a big gold medal in the 200 free (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Olympic History Reversed on Americans in London

London has seen a rebalancing of the Olympic spirit. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Two-Time Gold Medalist Ricky Berens Retiring at Age 24

One of the most popular swimmers on the US National Team has decided to hang up his goggles. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Phelps Anchors American Relay for First Gold Medal of Olympics

The American men had big expectations upon them in Tuesday’s 800 free relay, and they delivered (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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Dwyer Gets 4th Spot on American 800 Free Finals Relay

Conor Dwyer, thanks to a great prelims swim, will get a shot at the finals of the 800 free relay. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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