Liberty Begins Construction on Massive New Pool, Olympic Sports Complex
Liberty University’s swim team has been very good in its first four years of existence. In about 18 months, they could get even better.
Sjostrom Confirms Schedule for the World Championships
Sarah Sjostrom is swimming four individual events, but the event order means not much risk for her medal chances. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Cheer on Canadian Swimmers on Sportsnet Starting Sunday
Canadians can catch the swimming from the 2013 FINA World Championships in Barcelona on Sportsnet beginning this Sunday. Swimming Canada’s broadcast partner will be compiling a one-hour highlight show from the finals sessions from all eight days of the championships. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
WR Holder Britta Steffen Declines Opportunity to Swim 50 Free at Worlds
50 free World Record holder is out of that event for the second-straight World Championships. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
How’d you do that Thomas? Germany’s Open Water Swimming Legend Shares Perspective
Thomas Lurz is legend in open water swimming. He share a bit of insight into today’s team 5K win by the Germans. (file photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
How to go Swimming like a Boss – Funny Vine Video
This is the most impressive cannonball I’ve ever witnessed in my life. If you can top it, please send swimswam the video. We will post and tag with your Twitter handle.
Germany owns it: Takes team race by over a minute
The veteran Thomas Lurz helped take the Germans to the top of the podium in the 5K team pursuit. (file photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
Young Canadian Team 12th in Worlds Open Water Team Event
The team of Philippe Guertin, Eric Hedlin and Zsofi Balazs crossed the finish line at Moll de la Fusta in 57:13.7, good for 12th in the race.
2013 Worlds Previews: Franklin, Pelton Favorites to 1-2 in 200 Back
Future Cal teammates Elizabeth Pelton and Missy Franklin will look to repeat their finish from U.S. World Championship Trials.
Taking one for the team – USA looking strong for 5K open water pursuit event
Haley Anderson will team up with Sean Ryan and Andrew Gemmell in tomorrow’s 5K team event at the FINA World Championships. The USA is the defending world champion in this event. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
USA Swimming Confirms 690 Athletes Have Earned Their Spot On The Scholastic All-American Team
With just under a month left to apply for the 2012-2013 Scholastic All-American Team, USA Swimming confirms that 690 athletes have earned Scholastic All-American Honors.
What Are The Odds? European Sports Books Release World Championship Wagering Odds
James Magnussen is the oddsmakers’ favorite in the 100 free, but not by much. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
95* of Top 100 in Forbes’ Top Colleges List Sponsor Swimming
5 of the top 100 don’t sponsor swimming: one of those doesn’t sponsor any varsity athletics, and another one has both men’s and women’s water polo teams. Both NCAA Champions, including Michigan checking in at #30, made the top 100. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
US World Team Vine Videos, Directed by Ricky Berens
Ricky Berens goes behind the scene on the road to Barcelona via Vine! (Thanks to Jess for providing these links.)
2013 FINA World Championships Day 5 (Wednesday) Highlights
The Americans put up a rout of the South Africans in their second match, taking a 16-3 margin. Tony Azevedo came alive a bit in this match as well, scoring a pair of goals of his own. He also took three steals in the defensive effort for the Americans. (Credit: Mike Lewis, Olavistaphotographer.com)