Record Setting Night for Mao and Zetao in Liaoning
On the fifth day of competition at the 2013 National Games of the People’s Republic of China, or the “Chinese National…
Wu Peng Wins 4th-Straight Title in 200 Fly; Calls it a Career Shortly After
Wu Peng, one of the truly legendary Chinese male swimmers, won the 200 fly at the Asian Games and then stepped off the stage with a final bow. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Sun Yang Smacks Asian Record in 200 Free on Day 3 of Chinese National Games
China’s Sun Yang didn’t swim the 200 free at Worlds, but made up for it with a new Asian Record in the 200 free on Friday. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Male Sprinters Put on a Show Thursday at Chinese National Games
Two more National Records went down Thursday, and a mega three-man sprint battle was set up for later in the meet. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Wang Shun Scores Chinese National Record to Open Chinese National Games
China’s Sun Yang was also among the winners on day 1 of the prestigious event. (File Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
Sun Yang to Swim Huge Schedule at Chinese National Games
Triple 2013 World Champion Sun Yang will swim four races individually at the 2013 National Games of the People’s Republic of China. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
Bennett Discusses Cochrane and Caldwell’s Preparation for Barcelona
Canada collected three medals in the pool at the 2013 FINA World Aquatic Championships, those medals were won by two swimmers who train in the same pool with the same coach… (Photo Courtesy Swimming Canada/Ian MacNicol)
Swim and Shine, Do Not Give In – Swimming Psych Up Video
James Magnussen (featured image, Olympic ink) is a swimmer who does not give in. After a disappointing 2012 Olympic Games, Magnussen returned to the top of the men’s 100m free mountain, winning the 2013 FINA World Championship in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Sun Yang Continues Distance Domination with 1500 Free Win – Race Video
Sun Yang defends 1500m title. Footage is courtesy of SwimSwam partner Universal Sports Network. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
2013 FINA World Championships Day 8 Finals Real-Time Recaps
With the Americans victory in the 4 x 100 medley relay Missy Franklin collects her sixth gold, the most by any woman at a world championships… (Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
2013 FINA World Championships Day 8 Finals Photo Vault
The French Team celebrates the men’s 4×100 medley relay World Championship victory as Matt Grevers looks on. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig)
Asian Recap – Day 7 – Ying Turns Around Disappointing Start To Win Silver Tonight
Guy Marcos Barnea celebrates with Israel teammate Jonatan Josef Kopelev in the men’s 50 backstroke semifinal.
2013 FINA World Championships Prelims Day 7 REAL-TIME Recap
Matt Grevers and David Plummer are back in action today in the 50m backstroke. (Photo Credit Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Cochrane Could be 1st Canadian To Ever Win 6 Medals at World Championships
Ryan advances through the 1,500-metre with a time of 14:55.15. Cochrane will enter Sunday’s final in second position as he attempts to become the first Canadian to ever win six medals at worlds. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
2013 FINA World Championships Day 6 Finals Real-Time Recaps
Before the events began Australian Cate Campbell was asked if this race felt like revenge after missing the 2012 individual event at the Olympics due to illness, she corrected the interviewer, not revenge, motivation…. (Photo Credit Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)