Africa Report, Day 1, Ismail Breaks Egyptian National Record
The African continent puts two swimmers into finals and breaks one National Record on day 1 of the World Championships.
Lochte, Feigen to Swim on American Men’s 400 Free Relay in Finals
Ryan Lochte got his spot on finals, but he took the spot of who swam very well in prelims. That means that he needs to swim fast to prove it wasn’t a bad decision by the American coaches. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Americans Pull Up Romano; Coughlin for Finals in 400 Free Relay
YOU CANNOT QUESTION MEGAN ROMANO’S RELAY ABILITIES! Megan Romano stepped up on Sunday morning’s prelims at the 2013 FINA World…
While You Were Sleeping: World Championships Day 1 Finals Preview
The Americans looked great in prelims, but Nathan Adrian needs to be focused in his Barcelona debut to hold of Russia and Australia. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
What’s the Buzz On The Web: Twas the Night Before Swimming
Rowdy Gaines’ view of the pool for the upcoming World Championships. (Courtesy: Rowdy Gaines)
2013 World Champs Previews: Men’s 400 Medley Relay Closer than London
There’s a lot of weight on Kevin Cordes’ shoulders in the 400 medley relay, as he’ll need to be competitive with Australia’s Christian Sprenger.
Start Lists Released (Finally) for 2013 World Championships
Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu will swim 6 individual events in Barcelona. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
All The Links and Info You Need for the 2013 FINA World Swimming Championships
JEAH – A full list of how to follow every bit of the 2013 World Championships. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
FINA Congress Votes ‘NO’ on Underwater Cameras
FINA’s Technical Swimming Congress rejected the second major proposal on the table about how to clear up underwater pullouts in a vote on Friday.
With Phelps Gone, “Nothing’s Changed” for le Clos
Chad le Clos is still giving his full effort in training, even without Phelps to chase. (Photo: Staccioli/Arena)
FINA Congress Rejects Changes to Breaststroke Rules on Underwater Dolphin Kicks
FINA has approved a number of rules changes, and will begin coed relays at the 2014 Short Course World Championships, but they rejected changes to the breaststroke rules.
SwimSA Saved at Last Minute by SASCOC and FINA with R4.2 Million, USD 245K
“In a country where cricket, soccer and rugby soak up all the media and sponsors, 21 year old Chad Le Clos became a nationally-celebrated icon after beating his idol Michael Phelps in the 200 metre butterfly in London…” (Photo Credit: US PRESSwire)
2013 World Championship Previews: Women’s 100 Backstroke Looks A Lot Like ‘Chalk’
MIssy Franklin (right) is the defending Olympic Champion in the 100 back, but her future training partner Liz Pelton (left) is looking to crash the podium party in Barcelona. (Photo: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)
FINA Announces Hosts for 2019 and 2021 World Championships
This pool in South Korea, designed to be shaped like a water drop, will host the 2015 World University Games and now the 2019 World Aquatics Championships. (Photo Courtesy: Gwangju organizing committee)
Schoeman Swims 23.2 in 50 Fly at Arizona Masters Championships
South Africa’s Roland Schoeman had a last-minute warmup before leaving for Barcelona at the Arizona State Masters Championships. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)