Peirsol, Beard set world records

Aaron Peirsol broke his 200 metres backstroke world record and Amanda Beard regained hers in the breaststroke at the U.S. Olympic Trials on Monday.Peirsol clocked one minute 54.74 seconds, more......

Peirsol reclaims 100m backstroke world record

Aaron Peirsol reclaimed the 100 metres backstroke world record on Wednesday, clocking 51.94 seconds at the US National championships. Peirsol became the first man to dip under 52 seconds with the......

Coughlin, Peirsol blitz to world records

Natalie Coughlin and Aaron Peirsol blitzed to world records in the 100 meters backstroke to highlight another breathless day of action at the US Olympic swimming trials on Tuesday. Coughlin......

Phelps steals show as world records tumble

American Michael Phelps smashed Ian Thorpe's 200 metres freestyle world record on an extraordinary evening at the world championships on Tuesday. Four world records tumbled in the space of 90......

Lochte beats Phelps for second time

Ryan Lochte registered his second consecutive victory over rival Michael Phelps at the United States National Championships with a gritty win in the 200 metres backstroke on Saturday. Lochte's......