Worlds Previews: A Young Japanese Contender for Lochte in the Men’s 200 IM
Ryan Lochte’s breaststroke leg should make the difference between him and Kosuke Hagino at Worlds. (Photo: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)
2013 Worlds Preview: A Humbled Magnussen and Resurgent Russia
All signs abroad are that James “the Missile” Magnussen has his sights set on a 100 freestyle gold in Barcelona. (Photo: Swimming Australia)
Olympic Gold Medalist Roland Schoeman Races Murphy the Swimming Dog
Roland Schoeman versus Murphy Lee McCaffrey. Who will win?
Cameron van der Burgh Pulls Out of French Open With Knee Strain
South Africa’s Cameron van der Burgh has pulled out of the French Open this weekend, though he hopes to be ready in time for Worlds.
2013 Worlds Preview: Men’s 50 freestyle, Familiar Faces with New Expectations
Can Nathan Adrian go from not qualifying in 2012 to gold in 2013? (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
IOC Approves Coventry for Athletes Commission; Rejects Adding Medals
Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry will be sworn in Wednesday by the IOC; and the stroke 50’s took a huge blow for their Olympic hopes. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Stravius Goes 53.1 in 100 Back; Pedersen 2:21 in 200 Breast on Day 1 of Canet Mare Nostrum
Felipe Lima posted this shot of the Canet pool from day 1 of the 2013 Mare Nostrum series.
Ruta Meilutyte Gets 2nd European Record in a Week at Barcelona Stop
Lithuania’s Ruta Meilutyte now owns both sprint records on the Continent.
Le Clos Headed to Europe for Big Summer Meet Season; Pair of Bulldogs Too
Chad le Clos (above) is part of a loaded field that will compete in Europe over the next month. Also on the list is a pair of Georgia Bulldogs. (Photo Credit: Staccioli/Arena)
Lochte Finishes Meet With 4th Win; Pelton Swims Best Time in 100 Back
Conor Dwyer has been on a roll so far at the Santa Clara Grand Prix, and will hope to stay hot in the last finals session in the 200 IM. (Photo: Bill Collins)
Lochte Top Seed in 100 Backstroke at Sleepy Sunday Morning from Santa Clara
Mike Alexandrov has been on fire this year, but he’ll face his biggest challenge yet in the young Kevin Cordes in Sunday’s 100 breaststroke. (Photo: Bill Collins)
Adrian Wins Star-Studded 50; Lochte Holds Off Scrappy Kalisz in 400 IM
Every race should have great head-to-head battles, though a big showdown looms to end Saturday’s finals with a showdown between top-seeded Nathan Adrian (above), Anthony Ervin, Cesar Cielo, and Cullen Jones in the men’s 50 free. (Photo: Bill Collins)
Lochte Takes Top Seed in 400 IM on Day 3 at 2013 Santa Clara Grand Prix
Ryan Lochte swam two events that he hasn’t (Photo: Bill Collins)
Lochte Wins 100 Fly, Adrian Swims 48.0, and American Men Light Up Night 2 at Santa Clara
Ryan Lochte won his first Grand Prix race in almost three months, and the American men put on quite a display on night 2 of the 2013 Santa Clara Grand Prix. (Photo: Bill Collins)
Le Clos Replaces Phelps as OmegaTiming.com Covermodel
There may never be another Phelps, but there must always be a next. (Photo: OmegaTiming.com)