Swimming News

U.S. Olympic Trials: Kate and Katie Show Set Up in 800 Free

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:36 GMT

By John Lohn OMAHA, Nebraska, July 4. FOR nearly 19 years, Janet Evans has held the world record in the 800 freestyle, her time of 8:16.22 standing the test of time. That standard might be on life ...

On Deck: Watch Press Conference of Top Four in Men's 100 Free; Eddie Reese Talks About Brendan Hansen and Garrett Weber-Gale

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:30 GMT

OMAHA, Nebraska, July 4. SWIMMINGWORLD.TV brings you a press conference with the top four finishers in the men's 100 free, as well as a special press conference with Coach Eddie Reese in the wake of B...

Australian Grand Prix, Sydney: Eamon Sullivan Provides Scare During First Day

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:42 GMT

SYDNEY, Australia, July 4. EAMON Sullivan, the world-record holder in the men's 50 free, provided a scare to spectators at the Telstra Grand Prix stop held in Sydney, Australia. During the prelimin...

U.S. Olympic Trials: Cullen Jones Breaks American Record in 50 Free

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:19 GMT

By John Lohn OMAHA, Nebraska, July 4. TWO years ago, he emerged as the next great 50 freestyler from the United States. Now, Cullen Jones is the American-record holder. Jones scorched the field dur...

In stunning loss, Texas ex proves he's a real champion

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:02 GMT

Thanks to Anne for linking the article below in her comments. By JENNIFER FLOYD ENGEL jenfloyd@star-telegram.com OMAHA, Neb. - Texas ex Brendan Hansen felt fatigue settling in, his usual smooth breaststroke failing him in the final meters of Thursday's 200. Just get to the wall, he thought. One or two, just qualify. His teammates at Longhorn Aquatics, Scott Spann and Eric Shanteau, were

The Morning Swim Show: Recapping Emotional Day 5 at US Olympic Swimming Trials

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00 GMT

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 4. ON Independence Day, The Morning Swim Show features more interviews and analysis from the US Olympic Swimming Trials in Omaha, Neb., where a stunning upset in the men's 200 b...

Floswimming - Flocast - Dara Torres

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:51 GMT

Brendan Hansen Fourth in 200 Breast

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:45 GMT

"I really don't know what to say," Hansen said. "I didn't have a good feeling after my warmup and those guys brought it. I might have been worrying too much about getting the job done. My hat is off to those guys. I train with them every day. Maybe I trained them too well." More here. I'm not gonna lie. I'm a little broken hearted. I'm also really thankful Brendan made the Olympic team when

Floswimming - Flocast - Day 5 Recap Show

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:34 GMT

Floswimming - Flocast - Nathan Adrian

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:30 GMT

Floswimming - Flocast - Natalie Coughlin

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:29 GMT

2008 Trials Records

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:16 GMT

The following is a list of world, American, U.S. Open and meet records set at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials - Swimming.

Spann pulls off shocker at Trials

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:14 GMT

In what might turn out to be the biggest upset of the meet, Scott Spann won the men’s 200m breaststroke with a time of 2:09.97 Thursday at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming, defeating American record-holder and Longhorn Aquatics teammate Brendan Hansen in the process.

Two more wins, two American records for Hoff on fourth day of Trials

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:14 GMT

Katie Hoff of the North Baltimore Aquatic Club won two more events and set two American records Wednesday at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming, finishing first in the women’s 200m free (1:55.88) and 200m IM (2:09.71). Club Wolverine’s Michael Phelps also brought home a win in the 200m butterfly with a U.S. Open record of 1:52.20.

Gingrich 8th in nation - The Patriot-News - PennLive.com

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:06 GMT

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While in high school, Gingrich garnered six PIAA Class AA gold medals, while setting records in both the 500 freestyle and 200 IM. ...
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Schirk into Olympic Trial Finals

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:36 GMT

Pat Schirk swam through prelims this morning and semifinals this evening to prove that he one of the top backstrokers in the nation. On Tuesday evening, he finished 8th in the 100 back, and today had a shot at the 200 meter distance. In both the prelims and semifinals of the 200, he was right beside Aaron Pierson, world record holder in the 100 and second fastest ever 200 backstroker. Schirk went 1:58.66 in the morning for 5th place and 1:58.97 in the evening 6th. Neither was a best time for him, but good enough to take to the big dance. In order to go the Beijing, he will have to better his best of 1:58.19, perhaps go as low as 1:54 high because only the top two make the Olympic team. Schirk’s 6th seed going into finals tomorrow evening will put him in lane 7. You will be able to see it live on NBC at 8:00 pm ET.

U.S. Olympic Trials: Spotlight on Eddis Singleton

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:23 GMT

By Sarah Eckersley OMAHA, Nebraska, July 4. TODAY, Eddis Singleton (SwimMac-NC), 26, will attempt to earn a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team. At the Charlotte UltraSwim, Singleton qualified for the ...

U.S. Olympic Trials: Ryan Lochte Claims Top Seed in Men's 200 IM Semis

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:45 GMT

By John Lohn OMAHA, Nebraska, July 3. THEY'VE already delivered a splendid showdown in the 400 individual medley. Now, Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte will try to do the same in the 200 IM. The fast...

U.S. Olympic Trials: Rebecca Soni Scorches 200 Breast Semis, Amanda Beard Places Second

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:19 GMT

By John Lohn OMAHA, Nebraska, July 3. LIKELY motivated by her Olympic-berth miss in the 100 breaststroke, where she was favored to qualify for Beijing, Rebecca Soni sent a statement in the semifina...

U.S. Olympic Trials: Garrett Weber-Gale Wins 100 Free Title

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:55 GMT

By John Lohn OMAHA, Nebraska, July 3. WHAT the United States will do in the 400 freestyle relay is one of the big questions for the Olympics. With the French having a loaded arsenal, some have wond...

U.S. Olympic Trials: Elaine Breeden Grabs Spot in Beijing With Meet Record 200 Fly

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:46 GMT

By John Lohn OMAHA, Nebraska, July 3. ELAINE Breeden picked one heck of a time to deliver the finest meet of her career. Already qualified for the Olympic Games in the 100 butterfly, Breeden storme...

U.S. Olympic Trials: Aaron Peirsol Eases Through 200 Back Semis

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:37 GMT

OMAHA, Nebraska, July 3. AARON Peirsol grabbed the top seed in the men's 200 back with an easy 1:55.78 at the U.S. Olympic Trials. Peirsol was able to overcome the 1:56.52 time set by Ryan Lochte, ...

U.S. Olympic Trials: Natalie Coughlin Just Misses Own Meet Record, Leads 100 Free Semis

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:21 GMT

OMAHA, Nebraska, July 3. NATALIE Coughlin took Dara Torres on the wall and just held on with a near-meet-record time in the women's 100 free semifinals. Coughlin clocked a time of 53.66, just off h...

U.S. Olympic Trials: Gigantic Upset; Scott Spann, Eric Shanteau Finish 1-2, Brendan Hansen Fourth in 200 Breast

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:08 GMT

OMAHA, Nebraska, July 3. IN the biggest upset of the meet thus far, Scott Spann and Eric Shanteau finished 1-2 in the men's 200 breast finale, while Brendan Hansen placed fourth overall. Spann cloc...

Cincinnati: UC Swimmer Josh Schneider Qualifies for 50-meter Freestyle Semifinals

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:00 GMT

University of Cincinnati swimmer Josh Schneider (Cincinnati, OH/Taylor) qualified for a spot in the semifinals of the 50-meter freestyle today at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials in Omaha, Neb. He finished his qualifying heat in 22.55, tying him for the 14th-fastest time among the 123 entrants.