US nationals, day 4 finals: Hail Ryan Lochte, silver medallist in the 100m free in 48.83 behind a 48.41 blast by Nathan Adrian and feller of Michael Phelps in the 200m medley 1:54.84 to 1:55.94

US nationals, day 4 heats: relay hero of 2008 claims centre stage for the 100m free final in 48.92 ahead of Walters and Adrian; Crippen leads way as first of five women on 2:09 in 200m 'fly; Phelps leads Clary and Lochte 200IM

World 200m and 400m champion says he feels like a "naked snail" now that his shiny suit shell has been removed; but he'll be in the Euro title race in shape, having lost 4kg and done what swimmers do - worked hard

At the helm of the 2010 European rankings over 200m backstroke and 200m medley, Britain's James Goddard has been felled by a 'flu-like virus and will not race in Budapest next week

US Nationals, Day 3 finals: in the 100m 'fly Michael Phelps claimed title No50 in style with a 50.65 world crackdown; Rebecca Soni takes 100 breast (1:05.73) in similar style; 50m dashes to Joyce (24.86) and Adrian (21.70); 400IM to Leverenz

Coach and mentor to the most successful Olympian in history was driven to distraction by his his charge's side-stepping but believes that taking stock in 2010 is critical to reaching the great goals set in place for London 2012

Of the three anti-doping tests missed by the world 50m 'fly record holder, in contravention of WADA rules, one was struck out by FINA on the grounds of 'personal situation'; Munoz free to race in Budapest; WADA may yet beg to differ

US nationals, day 2 finals: Phelps and Lochte edge past Biedermann on 2010 clock in tight 200m free tussle; Coughlin and Plummer take 100 back titles; Schmitt pips Vollmer in 200 free; Phelps doubles (200 'fly) and passes Caulkins's record

US Nationals, day 2 heats: By 0.88sec, potential rematch between Phelps and Biedermann over 200m freestyle at 2011 world titles is kept alive - then Phelps takes lane 4 for 200 'fly final; Coughlin, Peirsol, Vollmer and Vanderkaay in L4

Thomas Lurz made a bare-chested statement today as he took his third successive European open water crown with a win over world champion Valerio Cleri in Lake Balaton, HUN; "...my sixth place [in Roberval] riled me ... I wanted revenge'

Canadian federation today announces 52-strong team for the Pan Pacific Championships after relatively modest results, by 2010 international standards, at nationals this past week

Debbie Meyer lived at a time when August was the time to peak; Mary T, Tracy C and Craig B and Bill B all managed to peak in world-record times in August 1980 but politics got in the way of their place in sporting history that summer

Day 4 Canadian Summer Nationals

Non-members of USA Swimming will be placed on the list of those suspended for life for if they refuse to appear before a hearing into any accusations of misconduct

Day 3 Canadian Summer Nationals

Michael Phelps is struggling to find his form on freestyle as he makes final adjustments in readiness for US trials in Irvine from Tuesday to Saturday next week; trials, he adds, will be more of a mental than a physical challenge

Sam Ramsamy, Bureau member, delivers damning verdict on facility for Commonwealth Games; praise for Indian swim federation's organising skills at test event; Indian fed never consulted over construction of Delhi pools

Ranomi Kromowidjojo has left hospital in Tenerife to rejoin her teammates before the Dutch squad head home - but the 2010 leading freestyle sprinter has been forced to abandon her European Championships campaign for Budapest next month

On the eve of a month that brings three of the biggest meets of the year, we looked at the big slowdown on the clock yesterday; Today - the kings and queens of consistency and the breakers and bolters bucking the trend

Swimming Australia Ltd has confirmed that it did not consult FINA before telling its swimmers that they could wear the Aussie version of a suit rejected by the international federation; decision on juniors to be taken in August