Picks: Phelps Holds the Key to American 400 Free Relay
Michael Phelps will have to be the Americans’ silver bullet if they want to clip the Aussies. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimpictures.com)
Gyurta Wraps Dominant Run to Olympics With European Championship
Daniel Gyurta is undefeated in meets that matter since failing to medal in Beijing. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Cseh, Paltrinieri Break Championship Records on Day 3
Hungary’s Laszlo Cseh was cautious in his 200 fly, but then exploded on the 200 IM.
Italy’s Scozzoli Wins Emotional 100 Breast; Norway Takes First Medal
(Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
USC’s Hosszu & Gardell Blaze on Day 1 at Euro’s
Katinka Hosszu swam one of her best times ever, and training partner Stina Gardell broke a National Mark. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
European Championship Start Lists Posted
Katinka Hosszu is one of the few swimmers entered in a full schedule at this week’s European Championships.
France Pegs 41 for European Championships, Bousquet; Ress Included
The lofty French standards for the Olympics resulted in a team of only 29 headed to London, but a more-lenient…
In Briefs: Interesting Post-Meet Comments from Manaudou
After last week’s French Olympic Trials wrapped up in Dunkerque, comeback swimmer Laure Manaudou, who earned her spot in London…
McGill Goes World’s #2 100 Fly Time; Bousquet Misses Olympic Team on Day 7 in France
Tyler McGill brought big American interest to the French Olympic Trials, while an era may have ended in French sprinting. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
On Day 5, Youth Ascended the Throne of French Sprinting
Explanation of French Olympic Qualifying: Swimmers must ultimately pass under the FINA A-time in finals to earn an individual swim…
Camille Muffat Posts Another Textile Best at French Trials
Camille Muffat became the 2nd-fastest woman in history, and another huge name failed to make the Olympic Team in their signature event.
2 French Records Go Down, Manaudou Earns Olympic Spot
Day 3 of the French Olympic Trials saw two National Records, nearly a textile-best, and a defending World Champion miss the team altogether.