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......

Golden send-off for Phelps as US wins 4 x 100 relay

IMAGE: Michael Phelps celebrates after winning gold in the Men's 4 x 100m Medley Relay Final on Day 8 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Photograph: Clive Rose/Getty Images The United States won the......

Thorpe, Coughlin, Peirsol win gold

Australia's Ian Thorpe won the gold medal in the men's 200 metres freestyle at the Athens Olympics on Monday.Thorpe won the final in one minute 44.71 seconds, just 00.65 outside the world record he......

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......