Dressel Pops 49.7 Fly Split as USA Swims Fastest Textile 400 MR Ever
Dressel was once again just .04 shy of the fastest ever, which stands at a 49.72 split done by Michael Phelps in 2009.
ASIA: Olympic Champ Kosuke Hagino Struggles in 400 IM Final
Though many had high hopes for the 2016 Olympic 400 IM champion, Japan’s Kosuke Hagino finished 6th in tonight’s 400 IM final at the 2017 FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
Russia, Australia Make Moves in Final Swimming Medal Table
Australia and Russia moved up to double digits to tie China for 2nd with 10 total medals.
Grevers: “I Think Michael (Phelps) Might Come Back”
“I think Michael might come back. After watching this meet he might get the hitch. I know he is a competitor and he might want to help out.”
Kalisz Erases Phelps’ Championship Record with 4:05.9 to win 400 IM
Kalisz is now the 3rd fastest performer ever behind only Ryan Lochte and World Record holder Michael Phelps.
Manuel Breaks American Record with 23.97 for 50 Free Bronze
Manuel, who won the 100 free earlier in the meet, became the first American woman to break the 24-second barrier when she touched in 23.97 to take bronze tonight.
Sjostrom’s 55.0 Split on 400 Medley Relay Marks Fastest Ever
Sjotrom tore through the water with a 25.41 split on the first 50. She closed in 29.62 on the way to a 55.03, marking the fastest 100 fly relay split in history.
USA Takes Down World Record in Women’s 400 Medley Relay
Baker got the ball rolling on the backstroke split with a personal best 58.54 on the backstroke leg, marking the 5th fastest 100 back ever done by an American.
Hosszu Nabs Gold with 4:29.3 for 400 IM Championship Record
World Record holder Katinka Hosszu put on a dominating performance in the 400 IM final at the 2017 FINA World Championships in front of the home crowd.
Schooling: I Got My A** Handed to me
2017 FINA WORLD SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS Sunday, July 23rd – Sunday, July 30th Budapest, Hungary LCM (50m) Full Competition Schedule Meet…
Italy’s Pirozzi Scratches 400 IM on Day 8 of FINA Worlds
Pirozzi was the 15th seed for the women’s 400 IM, but has opted out of the event.
ASIA: Haughey Becomes First Long Course Worlds Finalist for Hong Kong
The penultimate day of competition at the 2017 FINA World Championships is now in the books, and the Hong Kong squad is celebrating a new milestone.
USA Moves Ahead of CHN in All-Sports Medal Table on Day 7
Mallory Comerford was a part of the mixed 4×100 freestyle relay squad that added another gold to the American total on night 7 of the 2017 FINA World Championships.
Dressel Closes in on Phelps’ World Record with 49.86 100 Fly
Shortly after blasting the fastest textile swim ever in the 50 free, Caeleb Dressel came within 4 hundredths of Michael Phelps’ World Record with a 49.86 to win the 100 fly.
Caeleb Dressel Rips Fastest Textile Swim Ever with 21.1 to win 50 Free
On the front end of his day 7 double, American sprint star Caeleb Dressel ripped a new American Record yet again in the finals of the men’s 50 free.
