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
Benko Heads Field in Women’s 200-meter Freestyle Semifinals
By John Lohn LONG BEACH, Calif., July 9. Supporting her status as the finest 200-meter freestyler in the United States, Lindsay Benko posted the fastest time of the semifinals in
US Olympic Trials on TV
LONG BEACH, Calif., July 9. NBC TV will broadcast four hours of coverage of the US Olympic Swimming Trials over three days. Veteran broadcaster Dan Hicks will handle the play-by-play