2013 US Worlds Trials Preview: A Very Crowded Vacuum in the Men’s 400 IM
Though one of them isn’t Michael Phelps, there’s more good names in this men’s 400 IM than we’ve seen in the last decade, including his young teammate Chase Kalisz. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
2013 US Worlds Trials Preview: Conor, Connor, or Klueh in the Men’s 400 Free?
Conor Dwyer (above) and Connor Jaeger are both swinging hard this summer. Will either win the 400 free at Trials, or is there an upset brewing? (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Isabella Rongione Youngest Swimmer at Nationals, Erndl Oldest
13-year old Isabella Rongione is the youngest swimmer at this year’s World Championship Trials, and Erika Erndl (above) is the oldest. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
2013 US Trials Previews: Ledecky Improving, Can She Make a Run at Franklin?
Allison Schmitt (above) is the Olympic Champion, but Katie Ledecky is coming on very fast in this 200 free. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Guess How Many Swimmers are Entered At the World Championship Trials?
After the crowded warmup pools and athlete sections from Omaha, Indianapolis will seem almost empty by comparison. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
David Nolan Not Swimming Backstroke Races at Worlds Trials
David Nolan will sit out the 100 backstroke, where he’s the defending NCAA Champion, at Trials. He’ll be one of only two Stanford men at the meet. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
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)
Not Many Clues on Lochte’s Schedule in Nationals Psych Sheets
Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte had the most anticipated schedule on this year’s list. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
USA Swimming Considering Addition of 7th Grand Prix Meet for 2015 & 2016
The above are the final standings of the 2012-2013 edition of the USA Swimming Grand Prix Series.
Men’s 200 Fly Could Be Fair-Game at World’s with Open Field
Women’s 50 free. Women’s 200 IM. Men’s 100 fly. Women’s 100 breast. Women’s 100 fly. Men’s 50 free. Men’s 100…
DirectTV Offering Free Trial of Universal Sports During National Championship Meet
As Mel posted earlier today, the 2013 USA Swimming National Championships and World Championship Trials will be broadcast live over…
Bill Jewell Handed Three-Year Ban; No Evidence to Support Inappropriate Sexual Touching
In an email sent to the Golden West Swim Club and the Southern California Swimming LSC today, the two groups…
NBC Sports to Air Seven Hours of National Championships Coverage
“Sports fans and swimming enthusiasts alike will be able to enjoy extensive broadcast coverage of the June 25-29 USA Swimming Phillips 66 National Championships in Indianapolis, Ind., via NBC, NBC Sports Network.” (Photo Courtesy of USA Swimming)
Winn Aung Re-Breaks His Own 100 Meter Freestyle National Age Group Record
10-year old Winn Aung of the Redding Swim Team in California has re-broken his own National Age Group Record in…
Megan Romano, Chinese Swimmers Training at NBAC
Megan Romano (above) joins a very crowded North Baltimore Aquatic Club this summer to prepare for the World Championship Trials. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)