Swimming World Presents “Here Comes The World,” The International Olympic Preview
On The Cover The XXXI Olympic Games are only a month away. The opening ceremonies will take place Aug. 5, with the swimming events set to begin the next day.
USA Swimming Trials Day 6 Finals Heat Sheets; Lochte, Dressel Drop 100 Fly
The heat sheets for day six finals of the 2016 USA Swimming Trials have been released. Check back at 6:45 CST for live coverage. Click here to view the heat sheets. With a
Natalie Coughlin Pulls Out of 50 Free at Olympic Trials; Not Retiring
Three-time Olympian Natalie Coughlin held a press conference at Olympic Trials this afternoon to announce that she was pulling out of the 50 freestyle. Coughlin finished eighth in the 100 back
Missy Franklin Back on Top, Leading 200 Backstroke Prelims
Missy Franklin returned to the pool in her signature event. She entered with the world’s 13th fastest time this year of 2:08.77. This morning the 2012 200 backstroke gold medalist clocked
Matthew Josa Snags Top Spot for 100 Fly Semifinals
Matthew Josa of SwimMAC won the first circle seeded heat of the 100 butterfly and entered the world’s top ten with a ninth place 51.61. That is the top seed for
Ledecky Well Ahead of 800 Freestyle Prelims Field
World record holder Katie Ledecky pulled her way through the first half of her morning swim. At the halfway mark she posted a 4:05.43. She finished in 8:10.91, well ahead of anybody
More Bad News from Rio: Body Parts Wash Ashore on Copacabana Beach
With 36 days left to the Rio Olympics, the last thing anyone wants to hear is more bad news surrounding the event. Stop here if you don’t want to be disappointed. First,
Caeleb Dressel Moves to 8th in World in 50 Freestyle Prelims
Fresh off his individual Olympic berth in last night’s 100 freestyle Caeleb Dressel touched in 21.76 this morning in the 50. That time moves him to eighth in the world this year.
2016 USA Swimming Trials: Day 6 Prelims Live Recap
Everything you need to follow along live with day six prelims of the 2016 USA Swimming Trials. Hit refresh for the latest coverage. Click here to view the heat sheets. Scheduled Events: Men’s
Morning Splash: Olympians Missy Franklin and Tom Shields Take Aim At Signature Events
By David Rieder Missy Franklin stood in the mixed zone speaking with reporters, a massive burden clearly lifted off her shoulders. Franklin had finished second in the 200 free, securing