Team USA, Junior Worlds Squad, Gets Pumped Up in Style in Dubai (VIDEO)
The Americans got themselves pumped up in a big way on Friday, and that led to a hot start with a gold-bronze finish from Becca Mann and Isabella Rongione (Courtesy: Colin Blair/SwimSwam.com)
2013 Juniors, Night 1: Seliskar, Bentz Crush Meet Records
Gunnar Bentz smashed the meet record in the men’s 200 breaststroke tonight on the opening night of 2013 Junior Nationals.
Junior World Championship Team Rankings After World Championship Trials
Mission Viejo’s Katie McLaughlin is among the leaders in the rankings for the Junior World Championship team. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Isabella Rongione Youngest Swimmer at Nationals, Erndl Oldest
13-year old Isabella Rongione is the youngest swimmer at this year’s World Championship Trials, and Erika Erndl (above) is the oldest. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Hardy Doubles; DiRado Posts Top American Time on Day 1 of Speedo Grand Challenge
Stanford’s Maya DiRado, in her first long course meet of the season, appears to be poised for her international-level breakout. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
NCAP Girls Break 13-14 Relay NAG Record Held by Pelton, Lee, NBAC
From Left to Right, the Record-Breakers from the NCAP 13-14 girls’ 800 free relay, spelling out their team name: Lea Gwennap, Emily Meilus, Megan Byrnes, and Hannah Baker (Photo Credit: Lance Gwennap)
Andrew Seliskar Gets NAG Record, Again, in Finals (2x in One Day); Bayer Cracks 13-14 Top 5 in 100 Fly
NCAP had another big session on Friday evening at the PVS Senior Championships. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Andrew Seliskar Breaks 15-16 NAG 100 Breast Record for 4th Time
NCAP’s Andrew Seliskar has now lowered the 15-16 NAG Record by more than a second this season. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Missy Wins Twice, But Becca Breaks NAG Record to Close Minn. GP
Becca Mann broke the 2nd-oldest National Age Group Record in yards to close the Minnesota Grand Prix. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Missy and Mann Double; Kierra Smith Puts up Fastest NCAA Time on Day 2 at Minn. GP
The teenage women dominated the highlights on day 2 of the Minneapolis GP, including Becca Mann who moved to 3rd all-time in her age group’s history. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Missy Franklin Swims Personal Best, NAG Record to Open Minneapolis Grand Prix
Missy Franklin swam a best time to begin the Minneapolis Grand Prix on Friday. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Destin Lasco, Michael Andrew Among 2011-2012 IMX Challenge Winners (Yards)
Becca Mann took the honor of IMX Challenge Champion for 13-year old girls, and was 2nd after aging up among 14-year olds as well. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Cassidy Bayer Breaks 200 Fly NAG Record For 2nd Time
Cassidy Bayer posing with coach Paul Makin after her second 200 fly NAG Record.
Rongione Breaks 11-12 NAG Record
The young swimmer from the DC Area took down a mark held by Becca Mann (pictured above, courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Anderson and Ziegler Showdown on Grand Challenge Final Day
(Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)