Americans Jump Back to Top of Medal Table After 3 Days
“Matt Grevers & Nick Thoman go 1-2 in the 100 back final!” (Photo credit: US presswire)
Dave and Gary Discuss the Sport’s Greatest, Kind Of
David: Coming in at number five: Shirley Babashoff. Queen Shali Baba was as good as they come, and one of the few people I can think of where saying “she went postal” means she went on to have a great job with benefits.
Family at the Picadilly Circus: 11 Sets of Siblings Set to Swim in London
The sisters Anderson (Haley and Alyssa) are not the only siblings going to London. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Picks: Missy and Lochte Favorites, But Traps Await in 200 Backstroke
(Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
European Bookmakers Set Odds for Olympic Swimming
Check out some of the odds for the Olympic races. Hint: Phelps is unlikely to lose. (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)
Clement Lefert Adds 100 Fly to Olympic Schedule
Former USC Trojan Clement Lefert will get an individual race in London, afterall (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Leveaux Scratches 200 Free for Olympics; Highlights Relay Importance
France’s Amaury Leveaux is the third major swimmer to drop the 200 free for London. (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.
Agnel, Muffat Win, But Don’t Wow, on Day 2 at Paris Open
Day 2 of the EDF Paris Open had many “solid” swims, but lacked the headline of the first day. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Camille Muffat Continues Craziness at Paris Open Day 1
Nico Messer was born and raised in Switzerland, and is currently the head coach for Vevey Natation. He has spent time…
Muffat’s 1:58 Highlights Prelims 1 at Paris Open
Yannick Agnel also took his 400 free out in a blistering split, though it was pretty clearly a purposeful front-half.
Baklakova Crushes Russian Junior Record at Euros Day 2
Day 2 of the 2012 European Junior Championships rolled on Thursday in Antwerp, Belgium, and after the men’s 400 freestylers…
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)
Kromo Breaks Meet Record at Sette Colli
Ranomi cracked a Meet Record on Friday in Rome (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)