Two Russian Cup Champions Provisionally Suspended in Early May
A pair of champion Russian swimmers are currently under provisional suspension by RUSADA. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
2013 World Championship Previews: Yang’s Shape Questioned, But Still a Big Favorite in 1500
China’s Sun Yang has had his conditioning publicly questioned by his coach, but he’s still a favorite in the 1500 in which he holds the World Record. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Meilutyte Swims 1:05.4 to Finish Euro Juniors; Russians Dominate Medal Count
Lithuania’s Ruta Meilutyte put up one last warning to the world in Poland at the European Junior Championships. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Morozov wins the 100 freestyle at WUG in a time of 47.62
Russian Vlad Morozov won the 100 freestyle at the World University Games in a stunning 47.62, the second fastest time in the world this year nine one-hundredths of a second behind James Magnussen
Olympians Bennett & Kowal Participate in 22-Mile Boston Harbor Swim for Charity
Swim Across America wrote a pair of big checks to cancer researchers on Thursday morning.
George Bovell Saves Deer During Photo Shoot in Trinidad & Tobago
Olympic medalist George Bovell is featured in this great video, directed by James O’Connor.
Cindy Tran, Jack Conger, and Kyler Van Swol Earn Top Seeds for Team USA
During the prelims of day five, Cindy Tran, Jack Conger, and Kyler Van Swol earn top seeds for Team USA at the 2013 World University Games. (Photo Credit: TIm Binning, TheSwimPictures)
Andrew King Victim Receives $1.3M Settlement from Park District
The North Whidbey Park and Recreation District has now paid out almost $5 million in settlements, and they don’t appear to be done yet. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Schoeman Swims 23.2 in 50 Fly at Arizona Masters Championships
South Africa’s Roland Schoeman had a last-minute warmup before leaving for Barcelona at the Arizona State Masters Championships. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
2013 World Championships Preview: Can Dana Vollmer Avoid the 100 Fly Post-Olympic Curse?
History is not on the side of the World Record holder and her ability to win the World Championship in the women’s 100 fly (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Russians Collect Three More Gold on Day Four of WUG
The hometown fans in Kazan, Russia certainly had something to cheer about on the fourth night of the World University Games as the Russian athletes put themselves on the top position of the podium in three out of the seven finals of the evening.
Baklakova Breaks Meet Record; Nasretdinova Beats Meilutyte in 50 Free
The Russians looked strong again on day 4 of the 2013 European Junior Championships. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Sogar Earns Top Seed in the 200 Breaststroke Along With The Women’s 4×200 Freestyle Relay
Laura Sogar and Andrea Kropp finish first and second in the prelims of the 200 breaststroke. The women’s 4×200 freestyle relay of Andrea Murez, Melanie Margalis, Rachel Acker, and Chelsea Chenault will also be the top seed going into finals tonight. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)
USA Swimming Hires Lobbying Firm to Oppose California Billl SB 131
USA Swimming believes that SB 131 doesn’t do enough to protect children, and as such are making efforts to oppose it.
Hardcore Swim of the Week: The Best In-Season 100 Freestyle in History, You Say?
With the pressure of a nation upon him, James Magnussen won’t make the same mistakes as 2012. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)