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......

Thorpe and Coughlin named World Swimmers of the Ye

Australia's Ian Thorpe and Natalie Coughlin of the U.S. have been named the male and female "World Swimmers of the Year" by Swimming World magazine. The swimmers were named in the December issue of......

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......

Here's why Phelps has those big red circles all over his back

IMAGE: Michael Phelps of USA celebrates. Photograph: Stefan Wermuth/Reuters. It might look like a giant case of chicken pox but in fact the most decorated swimmer, Michael Phelps, is hoping these......

PIX: Marchand makes swimming history with golden double

Images from the Olympics swimming action at the La Defense Arena, Paris, on Wednesday. IMAGE: France's Leon Marchand reacts after winning the Olympics men's 200m Breaststroke final and setting an......