Olympic Swimmer Missy Franklin Worth Millions to UC Berkeley
“LeBron James and Derek Jeter leapfrogged the NCAA monopoly. While in high school, however, neither had the global visibility or brand power Franklin now commands.” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning)
Teri McKeever, Cal Women Pick Up Important Breaststroker Young
Taylor Young gives some more depth to the Cal women’s breaststroke group. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
SwimSwam’s Favorites for 2012 Golden Goggles Awards
Michael Phelps is a shoe-in for the Male Athlete of the Year award, but check out our favorites for the other 6 voted honors. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Olympic Trials Finalist Celina Li Commits to Cal
Teri McKeever is already on fire again in the 2012-2013 recruiting season (Photo Courtesy: ©TIm Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
#11 Recruit in Class of 2013 Kristen Vredeveld Makes Verbal Commitment
Kristen Vredeveld’s early commitment fills one of the two biggest needs for Cal this fall (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
USA Swimming Releases 2012-2013 National Team
USA Swimming has announced the 2012-2013 National Team roster, and as always it’s stacked with superstars like Nathan Adrian. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
What Changes Will Reshape the Sport Before Rio 2016
As Michael hands off to Missy, what fundamental changes might we see in swimming by 2016? (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Cal’s 11 Medals, 7 Gold, Top Collegiate Tables at Olympics
Teri McKeever (above) and Dave Durden have been masterful in Berkeley (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
LA Times: Franklin Has No Plans to Visit Stanford
The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Missy Franklin has said that three of her college visits are locked in,…
USA Swimming Reveals Full 13-Member Olympic Coaching Staff
Dave Salo is one of the 13 members of the staff that will lead Team USA to London (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
What advice do you have for people trying to make the Olympic Team?
Dear Katrina, What do you say to others trying to make the team? This can be an intense meet –…
Natalie Coughlin, Olympic Preview
Natalie: “100 back, fly and free are my focus. I’m still testing the 200 IM…not sure if I’ll swim it in Omaha.” (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)
Anthony Ervin tuning up for Trials
Garrett talks to Tony about his training trip in Colorado Springs and his goals going into Omaha. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)
LESSONS FROM LEGENDS, Berkoff Blast-off
Leading up to the 1988 Olympics, a 5’10” tall, 155 pound backstroker invented the Blast-off, dolphin-kicking nearly 50 meters underwater…forever changing the sport of swimming. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
