2013 FINA World Championships Day 1 Prelims LIVE Recap
Sun Yang was your world leader coming into Barcelona and it looks like he is set to repeat his Olympic title from London. Yang will be in the middle lane in tonight’s final at 3:44.67. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Ervin Splits 47.3 on US Worlds Men’s 4×100 Relay Prelim, The Web Buzzes, The Debate Continues
“Ervin dropped a 47.38 on the men’s 4×100 free relay. Ervin flew 2nd on the prelim US Team relay after Jimmy Feigen’s leadoff (48.39). Berens was 3rd off the blocks splitting an impressive 47.56, and Conor Dwyer anchored in 48.36…” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Arena Debuts Limited Edition Suit for U.S. National Team at 2013 FINA World Championships
The limited edition POWERSKIN Carbon-Pro Mark 2 features a red, white and blue pattern and is currently exclusive to U.S. National Team athletes competing internationally. The suit was designed to celebrate Arena’s eight-year sponsorship as the exclusive outfitter of the U.S. National Swim Team. It will hit retail stores in the U.S. and internationally in October 2013. (Image courtesy of Arena)
Katerine Savard sets Canadian Record at World Championships, Ryan Cochrane Advances
Ryan Cochrane and the women’s 4×100-metre freestyle relay will swim for medals tonight, while Katerine Savard, Noemie Thomas and Erika Seltenreich-Hodgson will look to advance through semifinals. (Photo Courtesy Swimming Canada/Ian MacNicol)
Pellerin Does Not Hide His Feelings About Agnel’s Departure
It was in May that Olympic Champion Yannick Agnel made the decision to change his training environment, to leave the…
Singh has the Midas Touch at Canadian Age Group Championships
On the fourth night of competition in Montreal, Quebec at the Canadian Age Group Championships Tai Long Singh of the Winskill Dolphins continued his domination of the boys 13 and under age group by collected two more golds bringing his win total to six. (Image courtesy of Swimming Canada)
Thorpe Would Like the Opportunity to Mentor Young Australians
As it has been reported by many new agencies Ian Thorpe has decided to give up his quest to return…
Double Olympic Silver-Medalist Herasimenia Not Entered at World Championships
(Stock 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.
2013 FINA World Championships, Canadian Day 1 Prelims Photo Vault
Photos Courtesy Swimming Canada/Ian MacNicol.
ESWIM’s Ray Yang Breaks 11-12 200 Butterfly National Record
On Friday night at the Canadian Age Group Championships in Montreal, Quebec Ray Yang of the Etobicoke Swim Club broke his…
Gotcha! Pellegrini Out of 100 Back, Into 200 Free for Worlds
Federica Pellegrini has had a last-minute change of heart, and will swim the 200 free afterall. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Japan Gives Kitajima Reprieve; Will Swim 100 Breaststroke
Kosuke Kitajima got a pass into the individual 100 breaststroke for this week’s World Championships (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Start Lists Released (Finally) for 2013 World Championships
Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu will swim 6 individual events in Barcelona. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)