American Vollmer; van der Burgh Break World Records on Day 2 (RECAP)
The French were all smiles after pulling off their first ever relay gold medal on day 2. (Photo: US Presswire)
Cameron van der Burgh Wipes a 2009 WR Clean in 100 Breast
Cameron van der Burgh posted a 58.46 with a blistering first 50 to win gold
Day 1 Finals Recap, Presented by SwimOutlet Team Division
Spolier alert: If you’re waiting to watch the NBC broadcast on delay, you should wait to watch this video too. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)
Lochte Tops 400 IM as Phelps Misses Podium; China’s Ye Breaks WR
Lochte broke the grill out as he accepted the first gold medal of the 2012 Olympic swim meet. (Photo Courtesy: US Presswire)
Park DQ’ed, Then Reinstated; Phelps Sneaks in 8th in Topsy Day 1 Prelims Session
The two pending superstars of these Olympics are MIchael Phelps and Missy Franklin as things kick off at the Olympics in London. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
British; American Swimmers to Sit Out Opening Ceremonies
Missy Franklin confirmed today that she wouldn’t be walking in the opening ceremonies to rest for her swims on Saturday. (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)
US Olympians on Twitter: The Complete List
Read how to follow all of the Twitters and Tweeters of the US Olympic Swim Team (Photo of the Olympic Team announcement ceremony courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Josh Davis Honors His Mother & Swim Moms
Joan Marie Ashcraft Davis, mother of five-time Olympic medalist Josh Davis, passed away last night. Josh, a beloved swimmer and…
Brendan Hansen, Wife Martha, Expecting First Child
First broken this morning by the New York Times, and then confirmed later by a Tweet from Brendan, the Hansens…
Picks: Kitajima Shoots for Olympic Triple
Kosuke Kitajima is shooting for an Olympic threepeat in the 100 breaststroke. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
5 Captains for 2012 US Olympic Swim Team Revealed
Three-time Olympian Brendan Hansen has been named one of five captains for the 2012 Olympic Team (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
“Great Scott!”
“Great Scott” as defined by several different sources, is an exclamation of surprise, amazement or dismay. There are two possible…
Scott Weltz Surprises the Field
Weltz brings it home fast to touch first in the 200 Breast final
Brendan Hansen Finishes 4th in the 200 Breast
Even in defeat, Brendan Hansen is a true class act.