200m Freestyle World Championship Preview: Franklin, Ledecky Looking To Sweep Podium
Ledecky has shown a fierce tenacity to go after races with no fear and to do absolutely whatever it takes to win. Both Franklin and Ledecky will be in for a challenge.
The Counter Attack – Episode 17 – June 24, 2015
Greg Mescall talks FINA, chats with Adam Krikorian, and helps us take to the skies.
100m Freestyle World Championship Preview: Can Campbell Be Dethroned?
Last year there were three swimmers who went sub-53, led by Cate Campbell at 52.62, and two this year with Bronte Campbell and Femke Heemskerk tied at 52.69. Based on the fast performances the last few years, we should see some more 52 second swims this summer.
WATCH: Race videos from Day 1 of Baku European Games
Courtesy of the Baku 2015 European Games on YouTube, we have race video of most of the finals from day 1. You can check out more videos from other sports at the Games by following this link.
Current and Former Texas Longhorns Take on Summer League Coach’s Challenge
Multiple former NCAA Champions participated in the coaches; relay to end all coaches’ relay on Monday night in Austin.
2015 European Games: Chupkov, Steenbergen Scare Jr World Records
Follow along for live updates from the first day of the inaugural European Games.
Dana Vollmer: “I Want To Be Back In And Feel That Thrill”
“I hated when I saw the rumors that I actually did retire; I never did retire. I always wanted to leave it open for myself and I want to get back into shape. It’s one of those things that if I can get back into shape, maybe I’ll see what I can go in the pool.”
World Leading Femke Heemskerk reviews first ever meet in U.S. (Video Interview)
Current world leader Femke Heemskerk of the Netherlands was all but untouchable during her first ever taste of competition on U.S. soil.
Video: Aussie Dolphins Wrap up in Townsville, Ready to Take on Kazan
Emily Seebohm is just one of the Aussies featured in the Dolphins’ Townsville Grand Prix wrap-up video.
Ryan Murphy: I’m hoping they put me on a relay (Video Interview)
For the second consecutive day, Cal Bear Ryan Murphy beat a murderer’s row of backstroking threats by a wide margin.
Jaeger talks rivalry with McBroom (Video Interview)
It’s been an interesting weekend for Connor Jaeger, who won the 200 free and 1500 free, but dropped the 400 and 800 to fellow distance man Michael McBroom.
Women’s 50m Freestyle World Championship Preview: Women Inch Towards Steffen’s World Record
Cate Campbell once again has the top time in the world for 2015 at 24.03. Based off her recent results and experiences, I think we will see Cate Campbell at the top of the podium in Kazan.
Yuliya Efimova – I’m so happy to be back (Video Interview)
World Record Holder Yuliya Efimova went 3-for-3 in breaststroke this weekend in Santa Clara after shortly coming off of a 16 month doping ban
Missy Franklin: I Haven’t raced this tired in a long time (Video Interview)
Franklin will have her work cut out for her to get her times down by World Champs in August.
Phelps: I haven’t done a triple since before Beijing (Video Interview)
After a solid win in the 200 fly on Day 3, Phelps buckled down to swim 3 events on the final day of competition in Santa Clara
