Hosszu Does it Again Breaking Her Fourth World Record in Two Days
And she did it again. Hungarian Katinka Hosszu has broken her fourth World Record in two days at the World Cup in Eindhoven…(Courtesy of FINA)
Hosszu, Kromowidjojo and le Clos Set World Marks in Eindhoven
Hungarian superstar Katinka Hosszu started the meet off with roar in prelims swim breaking the 200 IM world record breaking American Julia Smit’s 2009 record of 2:04.60 by posting a time of 204.39… (Courtesy of FINA)
Ontario Collects Eight Wins on Day 3 of Canada Games
Team Ontario made their home on the top of the podium on day three of the Canada Games in Sherbrooke,…
Canada Games Off to a Fast Start
The 2013 Canada Games has gotten off to a fast start in Sherbrooke, Quebec. On the first day there were…
2013 FINA World Championships Day 8 Finals Real-Time Recaps
With the Americans victory in the 4 x 100 medley relay Missy Franklin collects her sixth gold, the most by any woman at a world championships… (Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Euro Report, Day 7 – Meilutyte Makes it Look Easy
Coming into Barcelona Meilutyte lifetime best had been a 29.96 that she posted in June, which at the time was impressive and just over a month later it seems a bit pedestrian for her… (Photo Credit: Victor Puig)
2013 FINA World Championships Day 7 Finals Real-Time Recaps
Chad le Clos of South Africa won his first major international title in the 100 butterfly today in Barcelona winning in a lifetime best of 51.06. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Canadian Report, Day 7 – Caldwell Wins Bronze in 200 backstroke
Hilary Caldwell of White Rock, B.C., won a bronze medal in women’s 200-metre backstroke Saturday at FINA World Championships in Barcelona… (Courtesy Swimming Canada/Ian MacNicol)
Canadians, Day 6, Caldwell and Russell Qualify for 200 Back Final
The Canadian record Hilary Caldwell set in the 200-metre backstroke heats at FINA World Championships didn’t last long. The 22-year-old…
Euro Report, Day 6, Many Europeans Shine in the 200 breaststroke
Both the male and female 200 breaststroke events today were dominated by Europeans today with only one non-European standing on…
2013 FINA World Championships Day 6 Finals Real-Time Recaps
Before the events began Australian Cate Campbell was asked if this race felt like revenge after missing the 2012 individual event at the Olympics due to illness, she corrected the interviewer, not revenge, motivation…. (Photo Credit Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Canadian Report – Day 5 – McCabe Qualifies for Final
Coming into day five at the FINA World Aquatic Championships in Barcelona the Canadian team had broken three national records…
Euro Report – Day 5 – Spectacular Semis – Pedersen Passes Soni
For a second straight day the European contingent were not able find their way to the top of the medal podium. Tomorrow looks a lot more promising after seeing their performances in the semi-finals… (Photo Credit Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Looking at World Championships a Little Differently
We have an opportunity to look at statistics some nations will use to judge their success at World Championships rather than just by medals… (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Euro Report – Day 4 – Korzeniowski and Pellegrini Not Quite Enough For Gold
Day four was the first day of the competition that we did not see a European swimmer on top of the podium at the 2013 FINA World Championships, Pawel Korzeniowski and Federica Pellegrini came close… (photo credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
