Bronze Medalist Hansen Defends van der Burgh: “It Was a Big Joke”
Brendan Hansen has no problems with Cameron van der Burgh’s admission of rules violations in the Olympic 100 breaststroke final. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Sprint News 8/31/12: Bama Releases Roster; NCAA Considering Triathlons
Alabama has added at least one notable international swimmer to their roster for next season. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Jessica Long Strikes First American Gold; China Hot on Day 1 at Paralympic
American Jessica Long didn’t break any World Records on day 1 of the 2012 Paralympics, but she won gold and plenty of other marks went down.
Sprint News 8/29/12: McGregory Expecting; West Florida Hires First Coach
Florida has also confirmed that All-American Sebastien Rousseau (above) will return for his senior season. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Arizona Adds Bigtime South African Commit Michael Meyer to 2012 Haul
The Arizona Wildcats have landed a big piece to help their run at another top-5 finish next season. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Germany Wins 4 Golds, Wilimovsky Takes Silver at Jr. Open Water Worlds
Team Santa Monica’s Jordan Wilimovsky was the lone individual medalist for the Americans in Canada (photo courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
Le Clos, Townsend Among 18 Auto Qualifiers for SA Short Course Worlds Team
Darian Townsend, with a pair of wins, is all-but-assured of a spot for this winter’s World Championships in Istanbul. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Van der Burgh Admits to Breaking Rules; “Everybody’s Doing It”
The new World Record holder calls for underwater judging., says he had no choice but to break rules.
Olympic History Reversed on Americans in London
London has seen a rebalancing of the Olympic spirit. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Picks: Phelps Holds the Key to American 400 Free Relay
Michael Phelps will have to be the Americans’ silver bullet if they want to clip the Aussies. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimpictures.com)
Picks: Phelps a Phavorite, But Not a Runaway, in 100 Fly
Coming at the end of a long meet, Phelps is vulnerable in the 100 fly (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Picks: Kitajima Shoots for Olympic Triple
Kosuke Kitajima is shooting for an Olympic threepeat in the 100 breaststroke. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Temp. Drops Don’t Lead to Time Drops at Paris Open (Day 2 Prelims)
A chilly day in the pool still left some good times, but many athletes seem to be saving their speed for a little bit warmer weather in the afternoon. (Photo Courtesy: Nico Messer)
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…
FINA Releases Lists of Olympic “B” Qualifiers
After yesterday posting the list of FINA “A” qualifiers for the 2012 London Olympic Games in London, England, FINA has…