Tom Shields

What Would Ryan Lochte Do in the 50 Meter Stroke Races?

Ryan Lochte is entered in all three stroke 50’s at the World Championship Trials, but will have to endure a brutal schedule to swim any of them. (Photo: Dave Collins)

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Cal Men’s Swimming Video Compilation

Bob Smith, a Cal alumni and a huge fan of the men’s swim team, put together the above compilation video,…

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Canada’s Savard Breaks National Record on Final Day of 2013 SMOC

The Canadian women have been building some depth in their butterfly group; perhaps not quite the depth that their breaststroke…

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Sutton Adds 2nd Victory in Strong Performance on Night 2 of SMOC

Chloe Sutton’s 400 free is looking as strong as ever just three weeks out from the World Championship Trials. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Fran Crippen Meet of Champions Begins Thursday in Mission Viejo

The meet named in honor of the great American swimmer Fran Crippen will begin Thursday in Mission Viejo. (Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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2013 Santa Clara Grand Prix Photo Vault, Day 1

Photographer Bill Collins covers the 2013 Santa Clara Grand Prix. (Photo Credit: Bill Collins)

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2013 Worlds Trials Previews: Men’s 100 Butterfly Wide Open Field

With Michael Phelps out of the picture, Tyler McGill is a heavy favorite to represent the U.S. in Barcelona this summer. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

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Exclusive Video: Tom Shields 200 Butterfly Underwater Breakdown

Shield breakdown by 25s, above and below the water coverage (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Lindy Shields: I’ll Race You

It’s what we do. We Race. (Photo courtesy: Lindy Shields)

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California Southern Sectional HS Championship Preview

The depth and star-factor of the CIF Southern Sectionals championship weekend are unparalleled by any high school meet in the country. (Photo of Ella Eastin: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Premature Look: Returning Points for 2014 Men’s NCAA’s

Can Connor Jaeger and the Michigan Wolverines repeat? Photo credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com

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NatCo’s 100 Free Kicks Off Mesa Grand Prix (Day 1 Prelims)

Natalie Coughlin took the top seed in a Cal-heavy women’s 100 free prelim. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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5 Best Races to Watch for the 2013 Mesa Grand Prix (Plus Links)

The pool in Mesa, Arizona is ready to erupt on the eve of the first ever Mesa Grand Prix.

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Post-NCAA Championships Big Question #2: Who Was the Swimmer of the Men’s Meet?

Let’s take a look at all of the criteria that go into selecting a swimmer of the year; also how many nicknames can we come up with for Vlad Morozov in 20 seconds? Find out in Big Question #2. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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