2014 Pan Pacific Championships Preview – Men’s butterfly – Phelps comeback heads 100, tough Japanese crew leads 200
Can Michael Phelps further lower his world-leading time in the 100 fly, and will he be able to find his fastest swimming in the final, something he struggled with at U.S. Nationals?
Ten Years Ago Today: South Africa Stuns the World in Athens
Ten years ago the South African men stunned the world and destroyed the field in the 4x100m freestyle relay in Athens. Here is how it went down.
Michael Phelps Entered in 5 Individuals, McBroom Trying Open Water at 2014 Pan Pacs
Michael Phelps will swim 5 individual races at the 2014 Pan Pac Championships, according to psych sheets that were released…
Franklin & Grevers Win High Point Awards, Ledecky Gets “Performance Award” at 2014 Nationals
Matt Grevers and Missy Franklin were the two highest-scoring swimmers at the 2014 U.S. National Championships.
Ryan Lochte – I Guarantee That We’ll Be Faster And Better – Video Interview
At the touch, it was Ryan Lochte with the second fastest time in the world at 1:56.50. Michael Phelps was just behind him at 1:56.55.
Michael Phelps – I’d Rather Lose Now As Long As I’m Ready For The Big Races – Video Interview
Michael Phelps has always been a back half swimmer, despite his breaststroke being his worst of the four strokes. It came down to the final 25 meters as Phelps was gaining quickly on Lochte. At the touch, it was Ryan Lochte with the second fastest time in the world at 1:56.50. Michael Phelps was just behind him at 1:56.55.
Photo Vault: Unexpected Finishes At The 2014 US Nationals
Tom Shields accepting his medal next to a disappointed Phelps after beating the odds and taking home the gold in the 100m fly final. He also won the 200m fly final earlier despite also not being the favorite in that event.
Gold Coast Bound: The United States’ 2014 Pan Pacific Championship Team Roster
American star Missy Franklin is among the headliners of the 2014 U.S. Pan Pacs team.
2014 U.S. Nationals, What to Watch For, Day 5 Prelims: Ledecky Scratches 1500 Free
Natalie Coughlin is one of a number of swimmers who is just looking for a way onto the Pan Pacs team in their final chances on Sunday.
Michael Phelps Praises Katie Ledecky’s World Record Performance – Video Interview
Michael Phelps, the greatest swimmer to ever grace the water, had great things to say about young distance freestyle star Katie Ledecky after she broke the 400m freestyle world record at the US Nationals in Irvine, CA.
Michael Phelps – Anything I Put My Mind to I Can Accomplish – Video Interview
Michael Phelps finished sixth in the final of the men’s 100m backstroke on day four of the 2104 US Nationals….
Race Video: Tom Shields Plays the Phelps Card in the Men’s 100 m Fly
Tom Shields edged out Michael Phelps for this race by just .01 seconds as he killed his turns and won…
2014 U.S. National Championships: Day 4 What to Watch For
Michael Phelps has held firm on his entry in the 100 backstroke for Saturday.
Michael Phelps Cannot Stand Losing – 100 Butterfly Post Race Interview
Phelps was 7th at the wall, as expected. He was able to run down five of the six swimmers in front of him. It came down to the touch, and Tom Shields was there, getting his hand on the wall first.
Tom Shields Wins His Dream Race, Beats Phelps – Video Interview
It came down to the touch, and Tom Shields was there, getting his hand on the wall first for his second win of the meet. He touched at 51.29, only .01 seconds in front of Michael Phelps, at 51.30.