IOC Whittles 2020 Olympic Hosting Candidates to 3
Three cities have been named as finalists for the 2020 Olympics, whittled down from 5.
17 year old Gregorio Paltrinieri going the distance at Euro Champs
Garrett recaps day 3 from Debrecen, plus some college swimming news and more love for swimming on NBC.
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.
Polish Olympic Team Has 1 Woman (Relays TBD)
Marcin Cieslak skipped trials, but is one of 9 guaranteed a spot in London. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Sprint News 5/22/12: Swimming ‘In the Wild’, Biondi Back on Deck
Also, the Canadians will send a good young group to the Mare Nostrum, and Ball State plucked their coach from a rival.
Italy’s Scozzoli Wins Emotional 100 Breast; Norway Takes First Medal
(Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Alexander Dale Oen Honored on His Birthday
There was a bit of an understandable pall cast across the Debrecen Swimming Pool Complex on the first day of…
Sprint News 5/21/12: Duke Expanding Staff; Tennessee Hires; Aussies in Tucson
Duke’s Dan Colella is getting a new spot on his coaching staff.
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)
Loughborough Sprinters Impress in Northampton
“Amy Smith topped the 100 free in this race in 54.98, which is really a spectacular time for her at this point of the season.” (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Quintero Takes Three Individual Titles at Venezuelan Nationals
The 2012 Venezuelan National Championships wrapped up Sunday in the Western Venezuelan hub of Barinas. The overall swimming wasn’t extremely…
European Championship Start Lists Posted
Katinka Hosszu is one of the few swimmers entered in a full schedule at this week’s European Championships.
Brazil Adds Dos Santos as Olympic Relay Alternate
Brazil has added one more to its Olympic roster, bringing their total to 19, with the addition of Nicholas dos…
Sprint News 5/17/12: Aussie Olympian Retires; Ous in Open Water; Two Coaches Banned
…FINA has begun posting the confirmed entries for their Olympic Qualifying Open Water 10km swim that will take place in Setubal,…
Germany Sending 35 to Debrecen for Euros
Hendrik Feldwehr is on the roster to get a final shot at Olympic qualification.