Women’s 100 Meter Backstroke – US Nationals Preview – Missy Franklin leads Golden Bear attack
Since at least 2011, the women’s 100 backstroke has been all but owned by Missy Franklin, the defending Olympic and World Champs gold medalist.
Men’s 100 Meter Breaststroke – US Nationals Preview
MEN’S 100 METER BREASTSTROKE – US NATIONALS PREVIEW Day 4, Saturday, August 9th Defending national champ: Kevin Cordes (59.99) Defending U.S….
2014 Athens Bulldog Grand Slam Preview: Phelps and Lochte head SwimMAC vs NBAC battle
In a throwback to the good old days of American swimming, both Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte are entered and could go head-to-head as many as three times over the course of the weekend.
Women’s 200 Meter Breaststroke – US Nationals Preview – Can Lawrence remain red-hot?
Micah Lawrence has been on a tear this season through the Grand Prix circuit, and she’ll try to extend that magic for SwimMAC in Irvine.
Men’s 50 Meter Freestyle – US Nationals Preview – Adrian leads ‘splash-and-dashers’ into action
Nathan Adrian is the obvious favorite in 50 free, but he’ll lead a crew of heavyweight fighters into a race all about speed, aggression and power.
Men’s 50 and 100 Meter Freestyle – Commonwealth Games Preview – Australian Sprinters Unbeatable?
There’s been no denying that Australian sprinting is well on the rise and the Australians contain some of the fastest swimmers in the world on their roster. Five swimmers have been under 22 seconds this year in the 50m freestyle according to the TYR world rankings; all but one have been Australian.
Tanja Kylliainen breaks Finnish National 400 IM Record at Indiana Midwest Classic
Louisville Cardinal standout Tanja Kylliainen rolled to a 400 IM win at the IU “visitbloomington.com” Midwest Classic meet, breaking a national record for her home country of Finland in the process.
Schooling, Whitley pace Bolles School Sharks Summer Classic with 4 wins apiece
The Bolles School Sharks of Jacksonville, Florida hosted their yearly Spring Classic over the weekend, with many of the club’s biggest names in attendance.
Medals Galore for Warrender on Day 4 of #SNAGS14
On the penultimate day of competition at the Scottish Gas National Age Group Championships at the Aquatics Centre in Aberdeen, Warrender Baths Club enjoyed a fantastic night of swimming securing a dozen more medals to add to their already impressive haul.
Jimmy Feigen goes 49.85 in 100 free at Texas Open, Sogar, Denninghoff also win
The sprinter cracked 50 seconds in the 100 free on opening night, going 49.85 in what looks like a solid tuneup swim for the potential member of the American sprint relays at Pan Pacs.
British Gas International closes with Proud, Quigley victories
Saturday morning saw the final session of the British Gas International Meet, which featured another solid win for Ben Proud and a runaway 200 back victory for Lauren Quigley.
Local Girl Masson adds to Another Night of Records #SNAGS1
After another electrifying evening, another set of records fell on day 3 of the Scottish Gas National Age Groups Championships being held at the new Aquatics Centre in Aberdeen.
French Open team rosters announced, Hosszu, Cielo and Magnussen to compete
The French Open will bring together a whole field of tough international names, including Aussie star James Magnussen.
Proud takes another, Meilutyte breaks through at third British Gas International finals session
Friday morning brought the third finals session of the British Gas International Meet, with sprinter Ben Proud picking up another runaway win and Lithuanian breaststroker Ruta Meilutyte breaking through for her first win of the week in the 100 breast.
14-year-old Marrit Steenbergen sets Dutch Junior Record in 100 free
Marrit Steenbergen, a 14-year-old from RTC Drachten, won the 100 long-course meter free at the Netherlands Junior Championships over the weekend, setting both the 14-year-old national record and the overall junior mark, continuing to rewrite the country’s age group records for girls.