Russians Collect Three More Gold on Day Four of WUG
The hometown fans in Kazan, Russia certainly had something to cheer about on the fourth night of the World University Games as the Russian athletes put themselves on the top position of the podium in three out of the seven finals of the evening.
Margalis; Peacock Take Top Seeds in Prelims on Day 3 of World University Games
Georgia’s Melanie Margalis used a great back-half on her 200 IM to pull away for the top seed on Friday morning in Kazan. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
5 Headlines to Watch at the World University Games
Three of the world’s top 9 200 breaststrokers on the women’s side will swim at the World University Games this week.. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Hardcore Swim of the Week: A New Star is Born in Russia
The HardCore Swim of the week goes to Russia’s Svetlana Chimrova for her Naitonal Record setting 100 meter fly swim…
Evgeny Korotyshkin posts world best in 100 butterfly
Olympic silver medalist Evgeny Korotyshkin won the men’s 100 butterfly in a time of 51.53, which is the fastest done…
Morozov puts up first 47 of the year at Russian Nationals
Vladimir Morozov is having what you could call a good year since London. He started out by winning both the…
Impressive men’s 100 freestyle on Day 4 of Russian Championships
In the race of the evening, the men’s 100 freestyle semi-final six men went under the FINA A standard and…
Sinkevich Crushes Russian Record in 200 Breast on Day 3 of Russia Cup
Two Russian Records went down on Thursday in Kazaan: one to Vyacheslav Sinkevich and one to Vlad Morozov.
Vyatchanin Tops Morozov in Semis; No Zueva in Women’s 200 Back
Arkady Vyatchanin took the top seed in the men’s 100 back semi-finals over Vlad Morozov (above), while Olympic silver medalist Anastasia Zueva didn’t swim the 200 backstroke. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Missy Franklin Destroys 200 Back World Record, Splits Compared
Franklin picks up her third Olympic gold medal, with one more race to go
Jaeger, Hardy Safely Into Finals; Aussie Women Dominate Medley Prelims
Jessica Hardy survived a tight 50 free prelim, though KLJ was nipped by a three-way swim off. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Clary Upsets Lochte; Phelps Completes History on Day 6 Finals
Tyler Clary Celebrates his upset victory in the men’s 200 backstroke. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Phelps Begins Last Run at Olympic Three-Peat in 100 Fly Prelims
Michael Phelps is still seeking individual gold at this meet, and enters still as the favorite in the men’s 100 fly. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Missy Arrives With First Gold in Day 3 Evening Session
Missy Franklin played her double perfectly, and earned her first ever gold medal (Photo Courtesy: US Presswire)
American Vollmer; van der Burgh Break World Records on Day 2 (RECAP)
The French were all smiles after pulling off their first ever relay gold medal on day 2. (Photo: US Presswire)