By Phillip Whitten ATHENS, August 15. HE promised. He promised a nation — a nation that takes promises very seriously. So, too, does Kosuke Kitajima. When the 22 year-old world
ATHENS, Greece, August 16. EACH morning Swiminfo will be posting the heat sheets for the day’s events at the Olympic Games in Athens. Be sure to check them out so
By Phillip Whitten ATHENS, August 15. THERE were no surprises in the semifinal round of the men's 100 meter backstroke: everyone who was expected to advance did so, with the
By Stephen J. Thomas ATHENS, Greece August 15. FRENCHWOMAN Laure Manaudou led from start to finish in winning the 400 meters freestyle in a stunning 4:05.34, the fourth-fastest 400 free
By Stephen J. Thomas ATHENS, Greece August 15. AUSSIE veteran Petria Thomas had been to two previous Olympics without winning a gold medal. But just two days into her third
By Stephen J. Thomas ATHENS, Greece August 15. WORLD record-holder Natalie Coughlin continued her progress toward gold with a new Olympic record 1:00.17 to dominate the semifinals. Despite a strong
By Stephen J. Thomas ATHENS, Greece August 15. AUSTRALIAN world record-holder Leisel Jones swam the third fastest time in history over the two laps – 1:06.78, breaking the Olympic record
By Stephen J. Thomas ATHENS, Greece August 15. THE game of strategy is on in earnest with Olympic champion Dutchman Pieter van den Hoogenband making the latest move by winning
By Stephen J. Thomas ATHENS, Greece August 15. THE South African men’s team came of age tonight after threatening to make an impact on men’s sprint freestyle for some time.
ATHENS, Greece, August 15. NATALIE Coughlin of the United States burst out in the second semifinal of the women’s 100 backstroke to set a new Olympic record at 1:00.17 (split:
