2016 Rio Olympic Games: Multiple World Records At Risk At Day 2 Finals
Multiple world records are expected to go down at night 2 finals, including the 100 fly featuring Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom.
Ranking The World Records Heading Into Rio: Women’s Edition
Katinka Hosszu will take on one of the toughest world records on the books in Rio: the women’s 400 IM.
Kathleen Dawson Becomes First Scottish Woman Under 1:00 in 100 Back
Kathleen Dawson became the first Scottish swimmer to ever go under 1:00 in the women’s 100 back with a time of 59.83 in the semi-finals at the European Championships.
Hosszu Starts Day 2 with National Record for 100m Backstroke
Katinka Hosszu posted a 58.78 in the 100 backstroke setting a new Hungarian national record.
Raising Awareness: Struggles, Suicide and Swimming
Here at SwimSwam, we’ve taken some considerable time this year, working with Emily Brunemmann, among others, to focus on mental…
Liz Pelton Fights Off Stomach Bug for American Record in Jordanesque Performance
Despite battling off some sort of stomach bug that left her reeling on Friday, Cal freshman Liz Pelton fought back on…
The Swim Art Photo Vault with Phelps, Lochte, Coughlin, Ervin, etc
Tim Binning is a swimswam contributor and respected artist in the swimming community. Here is his latest work. (Swim Photo Credti: Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)
Florida Adds Pair of Volunteer Assistants as All-Florida Invite Kicks Off
Gemma Spofforth won a lot of hardware when she was swimming for the Gators, and she will now try and bring that edge to the team as a coach. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Garrett Reports: SwimSwam News Friday, September 21st *Updated
Former US National Team Coach, Mark Schubert, is involved in one of 3 sexual abuse related swimming cases that are in the news this week. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
World Record Holder Gemma Spofforth Announces Retirement
Gemma Spofforth has announced her official retirement after finishing 5th in the 100 backstroke at the Olympics. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Schmitt to Anchor American 400 Medley Relay
The Americans have chosen Allison Schmitt to anchor their finals medley relay. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Missy Arrives With First Gold in Day 3 Evening Session
Missy Franklin played her double perfectly, and earned her first ever gold medal (Photo Courtesy: US Presswire)
Seebohm Breaks Australian Record in Day 2 Prelims; Missy 2nd
Australia’s Emily Seebohm came within a stroke of the World Record in prelims of the 100 back. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
SwimSwam Mysteries: Do They Swim on the Other Side of the Road in England?
This is a revival of an old piece, originally posted in July of 2010, that has never been more appropriate…