Picks: American 1-2 Punch is Unbeatable in Women’s 800 Relay
If Missy is as good as she was in 2011, the Americans have a strong 1-2 punch (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
Picks: Phelps Holds the Key to American 400 Free Relay
Michael Phelps will have to be the Americans’ silver bullet if they want to clip the Aussies. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimpictures.com)
Must-See Women’s Races in London
The Olympic Women’s swimming competition is a compelling mix of stars in the making and seasoned veterans. Here are a handful of battles for gold that you just can’t miss.
Picks: Kromos Health Means Dutch Repeat in 400 Free Relay
A healthy and happy Romo means a Dutch repeat. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Can’t-Miss Men’s Races in London
The Olympics are all about epic swimming showdowns. Two swimmers, one gold medal. Defending Olympic Champion Park Tae Hwan of Korea, (pictured), will have to contend with rising star Sun Yang of China.
Picks: Can Anyone Upset Phelps in 200 Fly?
Takeshi Matsuda, last year’s World Championships, is the best bet to pull off an upset. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Picks: Missy and Lochte Favorites, But Traps Await in 200 Backstroke
(Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Picks: Phelps and Lochte Gunning for World Records in 200 IM
Replace the caps with American flags, and you’ll have the scene for gold in London (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Picks: American Men Look to Continue Streak in Medley Relay
If Matt Grevers can repeat a 52-low on this medley, the Americans should go wire-to-wire. (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
Picks: Phelps a Phavorite, But Not a Runaway, in 100 Fly
Coming at the end of a long meet, Phelps is vulnerable in the 100 fly (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Picks: Grevers v. Lacourt a Near-Record Battle in the Men’s Olympic 100 Back
Matt Grevers isn’t the only backstroker who’s approached the World Record in the last two years.
How I saw it – 2012 Olympic Trials
In a word: Amazing. The Omaha organizing committee and the USA Swimming staff built upon the success of the 2008…
Olympic Previews: Ranomi Looking for Redemption in 100 Free
Ranomi Kromowidjojo hasn’t lived up to her talent yet, but finally healthy can she break through in London? (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
15-Year Old Ledecky, Cullen Jones, Stun on 7th Night of Trials
Anthony Ervin looked pleased with his swim in the 50 free semi-finals, but he was even happier after finals (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Connor Jaeger Post One of Meets Most Memorable Moments in 1500 Prelims
Day 7’s morning session will feature both one of the quickest, most nail-biting races on the schedule in the women’s…