Alsader Breaks 11-12 National Age Group Record
Yezan Alsader of the Bloomington-Normal YMCA dropped 13 seconds to break a National Age Group Record in Florida. (PHoto Courtesy: Charles Yourd)
Organizing Committee: Recent Protests Have “No Effect” on 2020 Olympic Bid
Turkish protesters in Gezi will have no bearing on Istanbul’s 2020 Olympic bid, the organizing committee believes. (Photo: Alan Hilditch)
Former Auburn All-American Abby Duncan Transferring Within SEC
The Missouri Tigers have picked up a new number one breaststroker, even if they have to wait until 2014 to…
British Swimming Announces Appeals Procedure for World Championship Team
Great Britain has announced a fast-track appeals process with concerns over a limited roster size for the World Championships. (Photo of Adam Brown: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
The Key to “Easy” Fly
There is a considerable degree of difficulty associated with Butterfly, but poor technique can often be attributed to incorrect coaching methods.
Jakabos takes two on a tough night in Rome
It is not like a Hungarian swimmer to seek out an easy night of racing and that was the case…
Four-Time Stanford All-American Jack Lane “Taking a Year Off”
Stanford All-American Jack Lane, who finished 16th at NCAA’s in the 100 fly, won’t swim for the Cardinal next season. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Purdue Men Sign One of Top Classes in Program History for 2013-2014 Season
Lyam Dias (above at the 2013 NCAA Championships) will have some company next year in what had been, but is no longer, a thin Purdue breaststroke group. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Alicia Coutts Inspired by giving back
John Fowlie has coached Alicia Coutts for the last seven years and in that time the two have had a very…
Christy: Why Maricopa County Declined to File Charges Against Greg Winslow
Ceci Christy, after speaking with the Maricopa County Attorney’s office, explains why no case was pursue against the former Sun Devil Swim Club and University of Utah coach. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
YMCA Star Komarov Among 13 in Class for Ohio State Men
The Ohio State men’s program has just graduated a majority of their top-tier freestyle group. Of the 12 spots on…
Hardcore Swim of the Week: A Pair of 4:02’s for the World Champion Muffat
The HardCoreSwim of the week goes to France’s Camille Muffat, who despite jet-setting around Europe put up the world’s two-fastest…
2013 US Trials Women’s 200 Backstroke Preview: A Tale of Two Elizabeths
In the battle for the second spot alongside Missy, will (above) Liz Pelton’s hot hand take the day, or can the incumbent Elizabeth Beisel go to Barcelona? (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Muffat Swims World Best 400 Free Again, Manaudou Beats Bousquet in 50
Day 1 of the 2013 Sette Colli Trophy did not disappoint, with a handful of Meet Records and a World Leader going on the boards. (Photo: Aidan Pongrace)
Just 11 Hours In, Jellyfish Sting Derails McCardel
Australian Chloe McCardel made it about a quarter of the way between Cuba and Florida before jellyfish stings forced her to to abandon her quest. (Photo Courtesy: Chloe McCardel)