U.S. Olympic Trials: Natalie Coughlin Just Misses Own Meet Record, Leads 100 Free Semis
By John Lohn OMAHA, Nebraska, July 3. A big-time show is on the horizon for the final of the women's 100 freestyle. That much is for certain after the semifinal
U.S. Olympic Trials: Gigantic Upset; Scott Spann, Eric Shanteau Finish 1-2, Brendan Hansen Fourth in 200 Breast; Kitajima Weighs In
By John Lohn OMAHA, Nebraska, July 3. THE men's 200 breaststroke figured to feature a one-two finish by Brendan Hansen and Eric Shanteau. What unfolded was a shocker. While Shanteau
U.S. Olympic Trials: Texas A&M’s Kristen Heiss Blogs for Swimming World
OMAHA, Nebraska, July 3. KRISTEN Heiss, a rising senior at Texas A&M University, has been gracious enough to blog for Swimming World from time-to-time during the U.S. Olympic Trials as
U.S. Olympic Trials: SwimmingWorld.TV Live From the Aquazone
OMAHA, Nebraska, July 3. AT 3:30 p.m. Central, SwimmingWorld.TV will stream its post-prelim analysis report live from the Aquazone at the Qwest Center. Host Brent Rutemiller welcomes Phil Whitten, Bruce
Interview With Amanda Beard Talking About Life as a Model, Professional Swimmer in Swimming World Magazine
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 3. THIS SwimmingWorld.TV interview from 2006, embedded on page 17 of the digital July issue of Swimming World Magazine, features Amanda Beard talking about life in Arizona
U.S. Olympic Trials: Ryan Lochte Earns Top Seed in 200 IM Prelims
By John Lohn OMAHA, Nebraska, July 3. FOUR years ago in Athens, Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte led the United States to a gold-silver sweep in the 200 individual medley.
U.S. Olympic Trials: Rebecca Soni Paces 200 Breast Prelims
By John Lohn OMAHA, Nebraska, July 3. CAN she qualify for a fourth Olympics? That's the question surrounding Amanda Beard in the 200 breaststroke, and if her preliminary swim is
U.S. Olympic Trials: Aaron Peirsol Cruises to Top Spot in Men’s 200 Back
By John Lohn OMAHA, Neb., July 3. WHEN they met at last year's World Championships in Melbourne, they provided one of the best races of the meet. Expect a similar
U.S. Olympic Trials: Natalie Coughlin Shoots Down Meet Record to Lead 100 Free Qualifying, Dara Torres Crowd Favorite
By John Lohn OMAHA, Neb., July 3. AS the fifth day of Olympic Trials competition got rolling, Natalie Coughlin delivered a preliminary statement in the 100 freestyle. The American-record holder,
The Morning Swim Show: Recapping American Records, Katie Hoff’s Amazing Double at US Olympic Swimming Trials
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 3. WE'RE halfway through the US Olympic Swimming Trials in Omaha, Neb., and more of swimming's superstars are being added to the roster of the US Olympic