Swimming

  1. Missy Franklin: Staying an Amateur the Right Idea for 17-Year-Old Swimmer

    Missy Franklin has become a hot commodity in the London Olympics . The 17-year-old swimmer already has two gold medals and one bronze medal...

    Sebastian Maldonado Written by Sebastian Maldonado about 10 months ago 1,421 reads 1 comments

  2. Olympic Swimming 2012: Michael Phelps Eyeing 20th Olympic Medal in 200m IM

    Just a few days ago, Michael Phelps surpassed Larisa Latynina, the great gymnast who won 18 Olympic medals in her career...

    Daniel Zhu Written by Daniel Zhu about 10 months ago 1,700 reads 0 comments

  3. Michael Phelps: Swimming Superstar Will Make More History in 200 IM

    Michael Phelps is the greatest swimmer in Olympic history, and he has a chance to elevate his legendary status even higher by winning the 200-meter IM Thursday night in London...

    Scott Bischoff Written by Scott Bischoff about 10 months ago 1,896 reads 0 comments

  4. Ryan Lochte Poised to Dominate in 200 Back and 200 Individual Medley

    Heading into two of his strongest events, Ryan Lochte is in prime position to take home Olympic gold in both the 200-meter backstroke and the 200-meter individual medley...

    Josh Cohen Written by Josh Cohen about 10 months ago 1,586 reads 0 comments

  5. Missy Franklin: London Was First Step in What Will Be Legendary Olympics Career

    Missy "The Missile" Franklin already has accomplished enough for most athletes to base an outstanding career on, but this 17-year-old is just getting started. Franklin is going to build on this success and come back even stronger in 2016...

    Richard Langford Written by Richard Langford about 10 months ago 2,391 reads 0 comments

  6. Missy Franklin: American Swimmer Will Dominate in Women's 200m Backstroke Finals

    Missy Franklin emerged as the top qualifier from the fifth heat of the women's 200-meter backstroke with a time of 2 minutes, 7.54 seconds...

    Alex Hall Written by Alex Hall about 10 months ago 1,786 reads 0 comments

  7. Michael Phelps Is Primed to Defeat Ryan Lochte, Take Gold in 200 IM

    One of the biggest swimming days of the London Olympics takes place this afternoon, as Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps are set for their huge showdown in the 200-meter IM finals...

    Derek Gerberich Written by Derek Gerberich about 10 months ago 134 reads 0 comments

  8. Nathan Adrian Sneaks Away with Gold After Dramatic Photo Finish

    The Australian “Missile” misfired Wednesday night, allowing Team USA to claim another gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics ...

    Mike Hoag Written by Mike Hoag about 10 months ago 677 reads 0 comments

  9. NBC Delayed Broadcasting of the 2012 Olympics Causing Controversy

    Although NBC is touting an Olympic prime-time viewer increase of nine percent over the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, their decision to delay broadcasts of major Olympic events and ...

    Erin Quinn Written by Erin Quinn about 10 months ago 1,656 reads 21 comments

  10. Michael Phelps: Bold Predictions for Final Races

    The hype surrounding Ryan Lochte has now died down, and once again Michael Phelps enters the media frenzy. Arguably the greatest swimmer ever, Phelps is now at 19 medals for his career and has been racing well at these 2012 London Olympics ...

    Luis Batlle Written by Luis Batlle about 10 months ago 1,107 reads 0 comments

  11. Michael Phelps: Why NBC Needs Phelps as 2016 Olympic Announcer to Boost Coverage

    Thanks to freakish swimming ability for a human being, many fans are quick to label Michael Phelps the “Flying Fish.” Another animal comparison fits better, though: Cash Cow...

    David Daniels Written by David Daniels about 10 months ago 2,072 reads 0 comments

  12. Michael Phelps vs. Ryan Lochte: Previewing USA Swimmers in 200m IM Final

    Michael Phelps will try one more time to make Ryan Lochte look like an amateur. Ryan Lochte will try one more time to make Michael Phelps look old and out of his league...

    Jessica Isner Written by Jessica Isner about 10 months ago 3,098 reads 0 comments

  13. Ryan Lochte: 3 Reasons the U.S. Swimmer Will Not Upstage Michael Phelps in 2012

    No matter how well Lochte performs in London and how many medals he wins, the American swimmer will not be able to upstage Michael Phelps in 2012...

    Kathleen So Written by Kathleen So about 10 months ago 2,327 reads 0 comments

  14. Michael Phelps: Breaking Down Swimming Star's Chances at Gold in Upcoming Events

    Michael Phelps ’ 2012 London Olympics have not been perfect, but he still has an excellent chance to add to his collection of gold medals...

    Ben Chodos Written by Ben Chodos about 10 months ago 625 reads 0 comments

  15. Ryan Lochte Olympics 2012: Day 6 Is Ultimate Test for American Swimmer

    After years of buildup and endless amounts of training in the pool for Ryan Lochte , everything comes down to Thursday at the 2012 Olympics Games in London...

    Eric Ball Written by Eric Ball about 10 months ago 612 reads 0 comments

  16. Olympic Swimming 2012: Tyler McGill Will Continue to Show Team USA's Depth

    While many may have believed that Team USA was all about Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte, swimmers like Tyler Clary and Nathan Adrian have also made their mark. Swimming fans should also be on the lookout for Tyler McGill in the 100 meter butterfly...

    Brian Mazique Written by Brian Mazique about 10 months ago 3,689 reads 0 comments

  17. Michael Phelps Olympics 2012: Realistic Expectations for Phelps' Final Races

    If you believe Michael Phelps , the greatest swimmer of all time has just three races left in his career. Back in May, Phelps told Anderson Cooper on CBS' 60 Minutes that he would be retiring after the 2012 London Olympics ...

    Austin Green Written by Austin Green about 10 months ago 2,603 reads 2 comments

  18. London 2012 Medal Count: Team USA Will Add to Total Swimming Medals in Day 6

    Team USA has dominated the swimming competition through five days of Olympic competition. They have 10 more medals than China, the second-place team, and they aren't looking back anytime soon...

    Ian Hanford Written by Ian Hanford about 10 months ago 3,598 reads 0 comments

  19. Olympic Swimming TV Schedule 2012: Event List and Predictions for Day 6

    World records continue to fall in the aquatics center as Olympic swimming continues into Day 6. So far, Cameron van der Burgh and Daniel Gyurta broke men's records in the breaststroke, ...

    Rob Goldberg Written by Rob Goldberg about 10 months ago 760 reads 2 comments

  20. Olympic Swimming Highlights 2012: Nathan Adrian's Breakthrough Performance

    Michael Phelps ? No. Ryan Lochte? No. Nathan Adrian? Who? On a day that didn’t feature the most decorated Olympic athlete, Nathan Adrian stole the Day 5 headlines...

    Kevin Abblitt Written by Kevin Abblitt about 10 months ago 1,415 reads 0 comments

  21. Olympic Swimming Results 2012: Day 6 Updates, Medal Winners, Analysis & More

    Another gold for Michael Phelps . Another world record for Rebecca Soni. A stunning gold for Tyler Clary. And Ryan Lochte will leave the pool tonight with a silver and a bronze...

    Ana Patejdl Written by Ana Patejdl about 10 months ago 40,841 reads 24 comments

  22. Nathan Adrian: 100-Meter Freestyle Winner Climbs Out of Teammates' Shadows

    Yo, (Nathan) Adrian! Nathan Adrian pulled off a miraculous win in the 100-meter freestyle in London, edging out Australia's James Magnussen by the slimmest of margins. The 23-year-old Washington native touched the wall 0...

    Sam R. Quinn Written by Sam R. Quinn about 10 months ago 511 reads 0 comments

  23. London 2012 Olympic Swimming TV Schedule: When to Watch Remaining Events

    As the London Olympics head toward the end of its first week, the indoor swimming events are wrapping up (the long-distance outdoor swimming events remain)...

    Matthew Dicker Written by Matthew Dicker about 10 months ago 1,930 reads 0 comments

  24. Michael Phelps Olympics 2012: Breaking Down Swimmer's Top Competitors in 200 IM

    When it comes to the Olympics , Michael Phelps is the king of the 200-meter individual medley. Phelps is the two-time defending gold medalist in the event, claiming the crown in Athens and refusing to relinquish it in Beijing...

    Austin Green Written by Austin Green about 10 months ago 2,705 reads 0 comments

  25. US Olympic Women's Swimming 2012: Watch out Team USA, China Is on the Rise

    A danger lurks for the U.S. women's swimming team. It is hidden in the shadow of their London success, threatening their future hopes. And it wears red...

    Alessandro Miglio Written by Alessandro Miglio about 10 months ago 8,994 reads 2 comments

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