Sports / Swimming

Phelps set for nationals with eye on Rio Games 06 Aug 2015 - 09:35 pm

Ryan Lochte of the US starts in the men’s 200m freestyle semi-final at the Aquatics World Championships in Kazan, Russia. San Antonio: Michael...

Ledecky adds third freestyle gold to tally 06 Aug 2015 - 03:59 am

US gold medallist Katie Ledecky (centre), Italy’s silver medallist Federica Pellegrini (left) and US bronze medallist Missy Franklin pose on the podium after...

Ledecky collects third world gold in 200m free 05 Aug 2015 - 07:44 pm

Katie Ledecky of the U.S. poses with her gold medal after the women's 1500m freestyle final at the Aquatics World Championships in Kazan,...

Van der Burgh expects world 50m mark to fall 04 Aug 2015 - 11:06 pm

Cameron Van Der Burgh of South Africa celebrates smashing his own world record in the 50m breastroke heats during the FINA Swimming World...

Girls rule worlds pool as records tumble 03 Aug 2015 - 09:52 pm

Katinka Hosszu of Hungary displays her gold medal after winning the women's 200m individual medley final at the Aquatics World Championships in Kazan,...

Russians end synchronised programme on a high 02 Aug 2015 - 12:49 am

KAZAN, Russia: Russia ended the synchronised swimming events at the world championships on a high note by winning the women’s free combination yesterday....

Stars battle for world titles in Kazan’s pool 30 Jul 2015 - 11:10 am

Ryan Lochte of the USA competes in the Men’s 200m Individual Medley at the World Championships at the Hamad Aquatic Centre in Doha,...

Absentees add to uncertainty at World Championships 25 Jul 2015 - 12:44 am

Michael Phelps swims during the finals of the Men’s 200M Butterfly in the evening session of Day 3 at the George F Haines...

US swimmers on song at Pan Ams as Kanye choice draws flak 18 Jul 2015 - 05:08 am

TORONTO: American swimmers finally made a splash in the Pan American Games pool on Thursday while the decision to have controversial hip hop...

Swimming: Phelps, Franklin finish third at Santa Clara 20 Jun 2015 - 12:49 pm

Santa Clara, United States--Olympic legend Michael Phelps and 2012 London Olympic star Missy Franklin each finished third Friday in the 200-meter freestyle in...

Swimming: Phelps 'sick and tired of getting whupped' 19 Jun 2015 - 02:53 pm

Swimming: Australia's Palmer out of worlds after positive test 18 Jun 2015 - 01:50 pm

Sydney--Kylie Palmer has withdrawn from Australia's team for next month's world championships in Russia after a positive drug test, Swimming Australia said on...

Hair today, gone tomorrow for Japan's 'waterboy' 14 Jun 2015 - 11:27 am

Tokyo---Japan's top male synchronised swimmer Atsushi Abe has been likened to an old lady for slapping on too much make-up and described as...

Magnussen out of worlds over shoulder surgery 24 May 2015 - 10:17 am

Sydney---Australia's James Magnussen will miss defending his 100m freestyle title at this year's world championship to have shoulder surgery, Swimming Australia said on...

Lochte impresses in 200m medley win 18 May 2015 - 11:59 am

Charlotte---Ryan Lochte seized the spotlight at the Charlotte Pro Swim Sunday with an impressive win in the 200m individual medley. Lochte posted the...

Phelps relegated to seventh 17 May 2015 - 10:12 am

Michael Phelps Charlotte---Michael Phelps made a less than impressive return to the 200m butterfly on Saturday, finishing seventh at the Charlotte Pro Swim...

Swimming: Phelps caps comeback meet with storming 100m free win 19 Apr 2015 - 12:30 pm

Phoenix--Olympic superstar Michael Phelps's legendary racing instincts kicked in Saturday as he capped his latest comeback meet with a storming 100m freestyle win....

Swimming: Ledecky keeps US flag flying with Phelps on sidelines 18 Apr 2015 - 11:52 am

Katie Ledecky Phoenix--With Michael Phelps taking the night off, Katie Ledecky flew the US flag at the Mesa Pro Series swimming meeting Friday...