USA Swimming ‘Monitoring Situation’ in Dubai Ahead of Junior Worlds
(Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Camille Lacourt to Train Under Ian Pope in Australia
France’s 50m backstroke World Champion Camille Lacourt is heading to Australia to train for the next year. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
Lynch Wins, Rebreaks Own Meet Record in 100 Fly Finals at Junior Nationals Wednesday
Justin Lynch added even more accolades to his increasing resume on Wednesday at the Junior National Championships. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
A Refresher Course on the New FINA World Cup Format
As if Katinka Hosszu wasn’t dominant enough last year, the new World Cup format should increase her chances at winning even more cash in 2013. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
Mallory Weggemann Launches Indiegogo “Against All Odds” Campaign
Mallory Weggemann has launched a crowdsourcing fundraiser to help her on her way to ‘new mobility’. (Photo: Melissa Lundie)
Hosszu, Kromowidjojo and le Clos Set World Marks in Eindhoven
Hungarian superstar Katinka Hosszu started the meet off with roar in prelims swim breaking the 200 IM world record breaking American Julia Smit’s 2009 record of 2:04.60 by posting a time of 204.39… (Courtesy of FINA)
Ella Eastin Explains Record Breaking 400 IM at Junior Nationals – Feature Video
Many thanks to swimswam contributor Anne Lepesant for producing this interview. WOMEN’S 400 IM – 2013 US Junior Nationals –…
Emily and Ella Eastin of Socal Aquatics, Junior Nationals Standouts
Emily and Ella Eastin of Socal Aquatics breakdown their training… (Image courtesy of Anne Lepesant video capture)
Nick Thoman Drops Fast 100 Backstroke After 9 months Off, 53.6 – Feature Video
SwimMAC’s Nick Thoman, who skipped Indy, was 3rd in 53.65. That should give him a spot on the National Team for the year. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
Danny Tucker Explains 49.1 100 freestyle Win at US Open – Feature Video
Video capture courtesy of swimswam contributor Morgan Priestley: Men’s 100 Freestyle – FINALS – US Open Perhaps the buzziest swim…
Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics’ Curtis Ogren Delivers Great 400 IM at 2013 Juniors
PASA’s Curtis Ogren talks with SwimSwam about bouncing back from a disappointing Day 1 at Junior Nationals to put up a great performance in the 400 IM on Day 2. (Image courtesy of Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Ranomi Kromowidjojo Clips World Record in 50 SCM Free
Ranomi Kromowidjojo is the now the Olympic, World, and World Cup Eindhoven champion in the 50 freestyle. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Incoming Buckeye Lindsey Clary Talks College Rivalries and Open Water Swimming
Fullerton Aquatics’ Lindsey Clary discusses distance training, growing up with two older brothers, and the rivalry between Ohio State, where she will be a freshman this fall, and Michigan, her brother Tyler’s alma mater. (Image courtesy of Anne Lepesant video capture)
Katinka Hosszu Lowers 200 SCM IM World Record Again In Finals
Katinka Hosszu can now add a world record to her already impressive resume with a victory in the 200 SCM IM at the FINA World Cup stop at Eindhoven (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Le Clos Cracks World Record/Shields Smashes American Record in 200 SCM Butterfly in Eindhoven
Chad Le Clos is now the world record holder in the SCM version of the 200 meter butterfly, the race in which he bested Michael Phelps at last year’s Olympics. Le Clos is also now the reigning World champion in the race. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)