Hungary’s Dani Gyurta, 15, Qualifies First in 200 Breast
By Norbert Agh ATHENS, August 17. HUNGARIAN teen phenom Dani Gyurta, 15, retained his #1 ranking in the men's 200m breaststroke from prelims by posting the fastest semifinal time, a
Klochkova Scores a Unique Golden Double Double
By Stephen J. Thomas ATHENS, Greece. August 17. UKRAINIAN Yana Klochkova completed the final leg of a unique double double — consecutive pairs of Olympic gold medals in two events,
Sandeno Takes the #1 Spot in 200 Fly Semis; Kirk Misses Making the Final
By Phillip Whitten ATHENS, August 17. THE girl has the energy reserves of a roomful of four year-olds. Throw a 400 free at her, no problem. A 400 IM?… You've
Swimming World Called It on Dani Gyurta Three Years Ago
By Charlie Yourd August 17. WHO says breaststrokers don't race fast 1500's? Fifteen year-old Dani Gyurta of Hungary is the top qualifier from prelims and semifinals in the men's 200m
Flash! USA Downs Aussies in 800 Freestyle Relay in American Record 7:07.33 Italy Takes the Bronze
By Stephen J. Thomas Team USA had a very satisfying victory over Australia tonight for the first time since the Atlanta Olympics. In that time the Aussies have won three
Day 4, Semifinals: Schoeman, Hoogie Qualify 1-2 for the 100 Free Final; Popov Is Out
By Phillip Whitten ATHENS, August 17. THE semifinals of the men's 100 meter freestyle tonight, coupled with this morning's prelims, constituted nothing less than a lesson in humility. This morning,
Editorial: Kitajima Cheated — FINA and the IOC Must Enforce the Rules
By Phillip Whitten ATHENS, August 17. TWO days ago, Japan’s Kosuke Kitajima took the gold in a very close 100-meter breaststroke race with American Brendan Hansen, the world record-holder, fulfilling
Michael Phelps Takes his Second Gold in the 200 Fly – Misses World Record by Just 0.11 of a Second
By Stephen J. Thomas ATHENS, Greece. August 17. WORLD record-holder Michael Phelps added a second gold medal to his collection when he touched in 1:54.04 to win the 200m fly.
Flash! Camelia Potec Takes 200 Freestyle from Lane One
ATHENS, Greece. August 17. Romanian Camelia Potec took out the wide-open 200 freestyle from lane one in a relatively slow 1:58.03. Not for the first time during this meet that
Olympics: Day 4 Finals Heat Sheet Posted
ATHENS, Greece, August 17. EACH afternoon 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