Flash! Leisel Jones Breaks World Mark for the 200 Breaststroke
By Stephen J. Thomas Brisbane, Australia. LEISEL Jones surprised even herself with a brilliant swim while still in full training to trim just 0.03 of a second off the old
Psych Sheet for Saturday’s United States Olympic Swimming Trials: — July 10,
2004 U. S. Olympic Team Trials Psych Sheet provided by USA Swimming Event 14 Men 100 LC Meter Freestyle World: 47.84 9/19/2000 Pieter van den Hoogenband, NED American: 48.33 7/27/2001
Brendan Hansen’s World Record Journey
By John Lohn LONG BEACH, Calif., July 9. THE journey, 1,400-plus days in the making, came to a close Thursday night, with the clock reading 5:40 p.m. In just over
Beard, Hoff Lead After the Semis in the Women’s 200 IM
By Phillip Whitten LONG BEACH, Calif., July 9. AMANDA Beard was attempting a difficult double. Just 35 minutes after winning the final of the 100-meter breaststroke, the 22 year-old newly-minted,
The Most Circuitous of Routes
by Tito Morales LONG BEACH, Calif., July 10. EACH athlete who competes at these U.S. Olympic Trials has a unique story to share, but the universal theme is triumph over
Phelps Dominates 200 Fly Semifinal, Leaves Room For Improvement
By Sarah Tolar LONG BEACH, Calif., July 9. MICHAEL Phelps continued his streak of dominance in the semifinals of the men’s 200 butterfly. In the first heat of semifinal action,
Beard, Kirk Earn Olympic Berths in Wild 100-meter Breaststroke
By Phillip Whitten LONG BEACH, Calif., July 9. THE problem for the US in the women’s 100-meter breaststroke is one many countries would love to have:too much talent. At least
Coughlin Takes the 100 Back at US Trials, Just Misses World Record
By Phillip Whitten LONG BEACH, Calif., July 9. NATALIE Coughlin has appeared relaxed and smiling all week, exuding self-confidence. After her 100-meter backstroke final this evening, we know why. Calling
Aaron and Lenny Together Again
By Sarah Tolar LONG BEACH, Calif., July 9. IT was the Aaron and Lenny show once again. In the men’s 100 backstroke final, one of the tightest races thus far,
Phelps Takes the 200 Free
By Sarah Tolar LONG BEACH, Calif., July 9. MICHAEL Phelps was victorious yet again. He took control of the men’s 200 freestyle from the start and held off a hard-charging