Phelps 5th in 200 Fly; Shiwen Ye Warns of More Records in 200 IM
Michael Phelps began his quest for a third-straight gold medal in the 200 fly Monday morning, but the Austrian Jukic outshone him (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Phelps’ legacy on the line in London
There’s pressure on Michael Phelps to succeed in London and ensure his final Olympic chapter includes touches of the greatness we saw in Beijing.
Picks: Can Anyone Upset Phelps in 200 Fly?
Takeshi Matsuda, last year’s World Championships, is the best bet to pull off an upset. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
European Bookmakers Set Odds for Olympic Swimming
Check out some of the odds for the Olympic races. Hint: Phelps is unlikely to lose. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
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: Phelps a Phavorite, But Not a Runaway, in 100 Fly
Coming at the end of a long meet, Phelps is vulnerable in the 100 fly (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
The Weekend that Was in Swimming
Garrett McCaffrey helps you sort through what happened on one of the busiest racing weekends of the year.
The International Field Dominates on Final Night in Santa Clara.
Takeshi Matsuda was one of three Japanese swimmers to takes wins on Sunday night. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
Vollmer Perfectly Consistent in Finals on Day 2 at Santa Clara
Dana Vollmer took a pair of wins on Friday in Santa Clara. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Vollmer Singes Friday Morning in Santa Clara
Dana Vollmer wasn’t messing around in prelims in Santa Clara. (Photo Courtesy: Melissa Lundie)
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)
Kitajima Swims Textile-Best on Day 5 of Japanese Trials
Kosuke Kitajima continued to look as strong as ever, this time with a win in the 200 breast. (Thanks to YouTube user 真之介 山田 for uploading the video).
Two National Records Go Down on Day 4 at Japanese Trials
Women’s 100 Backstroke The Olympics are going to be awesome this year. There are so many swimmers who are so…
