United States Report Day 7: Ledecky Lights-Out Again
Katie Ledecky is now the American record holder in the 400 meter freestyle, and the world record holder in the 800 meter and 1500 meter freestyle races. She is the first American to do this since Janet Evans held all three world records simultaneously in 1988. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
2013 FINA World Championships Day 6 Finals Real-Time Recaps
Before the events began Australian Cate Campbell was asked if this race felt like revenge after missing the 2012 individual event at the Olympics due to illness, she corrected the interviewer, not revenge, motivation…. (Photo Credit Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Sjostrom 100 Butterfly Worlds Win – Complete Race Footage
Sjostrom’s complete race footage is courtesy of swimswam partner Universal Sports Network. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Sjostrom 100 Butterfly Worlds Winner, Post Race Interview
Sjostrom went out with a very even pace (26.40), put up a winning time of 56.53 that is her best time since that World Championship in 2009.(Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Upsets Looming in Day 2 Finals Session (World Championships Finals Preview)
If the rest of the field doesn’t wake-up in the 100 backstroke semifinals, Missy Franklin could be swimming alone on her way to gold. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
Day 1 United States Report: Ledecky Breaks American Record; Takes Another Step in Development
Katie Ledecky’s swim stood out as the top story for the Americans, even with the exciting finish of the women’s 400 free relay. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
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)
Rub-a-Dub-Dub-Two-Men-In-a-Tub, Adrain & Dwyer: Pre Worlds Photo Vault Part 2
Rub-a-dub-dub, two-sprinters-in-the-tub! Nathan Adrian & Conor Dwyer chill, pre 2013 FINA World Championships. (Thanks to Jess for finding these images web-wide!)
2013 Team USA Pre World Championships Photo Vault
Ricky Berens’ back and evidence of an octopus attack? (Images courtesy of the 2013 US Worlds Team and Jess, our faithful web curator!)
US World Championship Team on Twitter: The Complete List
We put together all of the links you need to follow the US World Championship Team on Twitter
The US World Championship Team Chooses Captains
Veteran swimmers, Dana Vollmer, Natalie Coughlin, Ricky Berens, and Matt Grevers will lead the World Championship Team of 42 in Barcelona. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)
2013 World Championships Preview: Can Dana Vollmer Avoid the 100 Fly Post-Olympic Curse?
History is not on the side of the World Record holder and her ability to win the World Championship in the women’s 100 fly (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
USA Nationals – One more look
Chase Kalisz on his way to the men’s 400 IM title. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
Missy Franklin to Take 2nd American Spot in 50 Backstroke at Worlds
Despite media reports, Missy Franklin will be entered in the 50 backstroke for the World Championships. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Final Day of Trials Brings Many Scratches, Vollmer and McDermott Done
The final day of competition brings a few scratches, including Dana Vollmer and Amber McDermott. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)