Team USA win Duel in the Pool in tiebreaker
Jessica Hardy cheers on the U.S. 4x50 medley relay during the decisive event. (Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) GLASGOW, Scotland — With an undefeated record on the line and the spirited crowd against them,...
View ArticleChuck Katis, Cal set American record in 200-yard medley relay; trail...
Former All-Met Chuck Katis swimming during the 400-medley relay on night 1 of the NCAA men's Division 1 swimming and diving championship meet. (Michael Thomas/AP) Swimming from outside in lane eight,...
View ArticleCal wins NCAA men’s swimming and diving title
California celebrates their team title. (Michael Thomas/AP) AUSTIN, Texas — California coach David Durden was confident his team would end up on top Saturday night, even though the Golden Bears trailed...
View ArticleAll the links you need to enjoy the 2014 Mesa Grand Prix
Michael Phelps competes in the 100-meter butterfly at the Indianapolis Grand Prix on March 29, 2012. (Michael Conroy/AP Photo) It’s finally here. Michael Phelps returns to the pool Thursday after...
View ArticleMichael Phelps wins again, shares 100 butterfly title in Santa Clara
Michael Phelps, who returned to swimming in April, earned his second win since ending his retirement during Friday’s finals at the Santa Clara Grand Prix. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) SANTA...
View ArticleMichael Phelps third in 200 IM in Santa Clara
Michael Phelps swims to third in his first 200 IM since London. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Coach Bob Bowman was satisfied with Michael Phelps’ performance in the Santa Clara Grand...
View ArticleLedecky outshines Franklin at U.S. Nationals
Missy Franklin, left, and Katie Ledecky laugh on the medal podium after finishing 1-2 in the women's 200-meter freestyle. (Harry How/Getty Images) It may be time to put away the term “distance swimmer”...
View ArticleRace footage: Ledecky, Franklin battle in 200 free; McLean wins title
No Michael Phelps; no problem. Thursday night’s finals provided all the entertainment a swim fan might desire with stars like Katie Ledecky, Matt McLean, Missy Franklin, Ryan Lochte, Tyler Clary and...
View ArticleKatie Ledecky adds to her trove of world records
Katie Ledecky pushed herself to 1.7 seconds under world record pace at the 250-meter mark. (Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press) Katie Ledecky says she’s not very competitive outside of the pool, other...
View ArticlePsych sheets released for Pan Pacs
Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte, right, are set to renew their rivalry in Australia after challenging each other fiercely at U.S. nationals in the 100 butterfly and 200 IM. Unlike in previous years,...
View ArticleJack Conger, Chuck Katis among early NCAA swimmers to achieve ‘A’ standards
After a disappointing freshman season, Jack Conger is enjoying a strong sophomore season so far in 2014-15. (Photo by University of Texas Athletics) As the 2014-15 NCAA season reaches its midway point,...
View ArticleICYMI: French Olympian Camille Muffat dies; Michael Phelps exhibitions in...
Camille Muffat dies in Argentina helicopter crash Camille Muffat celebrates winning the gold medal in the women's 400-meter freestyle at the 2012 London Olympics. (EPA/Patrick B. Kraemer, file photo)...
View ArticleJack Conger, Texas take early lead at NCAA men’s championships
Entering Thursday’s championship finals at the NCAA men’s swimming and diving championships, all signs pointed toward this being Jack Conger’s and the Texas Longhorns’ year. All Conger and co. had to...
View ArticleLonghorns flying away with NCAA men’s championship
In just more than 45 seconds, the Texas Longhorns may have won themselves the 2015 NCAA men’s swimming and diving championship. That’s all it took for the team that is clearly, if not the best, then...
View ArticleKatie Ledecky enters six events at Mesa Pro Swim Series; Michael Phelps...
(Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press) While junior national-level swimmers got a jump start on meters racing in Orlando last month, for collegiate and professional swimmers the long-course seasons begins...
View ArticleKatie Ledecky annihilates world record in 1,500 free, completes grueling double
Katie Ledecky celebrates breaking the world record in the women’s 1,500 free for the second time in as many days. (Valdrin Xhemaj/European Pressphoto Agency) After 4,200 meters and six races, Katie...
View ArticleAussies dominate podium on third day in Kazan
Australia’s Emily Seebohm celebrates with her compatriot Madison Wilson after the duo finished 1-2 in the women’s 100 back final. (Hannibal Hanschke/Reuters) KAZAN, Russia — Australia dominated the...
View Article34 photos from Day 3 of the FINA World Championships
Full story: Katie Ledecky annihilates world record in 1,500 free, completes grueling double
View ArticleNing tops favorites in 100 free prelims; U.S. sets world record in new relay...
China’s Ning Zetao checks his time after a men’s 100 freestyle heat. (Sergei Grits/Associated Press) KAZAN, Russia — Ning Zetao edged favorites Cameron McEvoy and Vladimir Morozov to lead the 100-meter...
View ArticleKatie Ledecky wins 200 free world title, remains undefeated in international...
Katie Ledecky celebrates after winning in the women’s 200 freestyle. It was her first world title in the event and seventh overall. (Stefan Wermuth/Reuters) Before the U.S. team arrived in Kazan,...
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