Men’s 1500 Free Final Goes Full European
The men’s 1500m free will only consist of Europeans tomorrow night in Gwangju, Korea, including the 2017 gold medalist Gregorio Paltrinieri of Italy.
Australian Shayna Jack Tests Positive Days Before Start Of Gwangju
Amidst swimmers being more vocal about anti-doping at this World Championships than any other, Australian Shayna Jack tests positive from late June.
New Zealand Turns To Clareburt With Hopes Of First 2019 Worlds Finalist
New Zealand is still seeking its first World Championships medalist here in Gwangju, but has perhaps its best shot coming in Lewis Clareburt on the final day.
Daiya Seto Primed To Become Japan’s First-Ever Double IM Worlds Gold Medalist
Daiya Seto already took the men’s 200m IM here in Gwangju and will be gunning for gold in the 400m IM as well, making history along the way.
Ariarne Titmus Becomes 7th Fastest 800 Free Performer With New Aussie Record
Ariarne Titmus became the 7th fastest performer all-time in the women’s 800m free en route to bronze at the 2019 World Championships.
Russia Tops EYOF Medal Table As Action Concludes In Baku
The 2019 European Youth Olympic Festival wrapped up in Baku, Azerbaijan tonight, with the nation of Russia winding up on top of the swimming medal table.
New Zealand Men Take Down 4×200 Free Relay National Record
Lewis Clareburt hit a PB in the 200m free leading off the New Zealand men’s record-breaking 4x200m free relay in Gwangju heats.
Greenbank Re-Introduces Himself With World C’ships Bronze
Great Britain fell just .06 shy of a World Championships medal in the men’s 4×200, but Luke Greenbank re-introduced himself with a bronze.
Shioura Marks Japan’s First 50 Free World C’ships Finalist Since 2001
27-year-old Shinri Shioura of Japan made the men’s 50m free final in Gwangju, becoming the first man from his nation to final in the event since 2001.
Duncan Scott Becomes First British Man Ever Under 1:45 in 2Free
Duncan Scott took bronze here in the 200m free individually, but just became the first Briton ever under 1:45 with his 4×2 relay lead-off stunner.
British Summer Championships Continue In Glasgow
Hannah Miley, Kieran Bird, David Cumberlidge and more were in action in Glasgow for day 3 of the British Summer Championships.
Poland Takes First Gold Of EYOF With Chowaniec’s 50 Free Victory
Day 5 of the 2019 Europan Youth Olympic Festival saw the nation of Poland snag its first gold medal, courtesy of Mateusz Chowaniec.
Last Time Russian Anthem Failed To Play At A World C’ships Was In 2007
A Russian swimmer has yet to win gold at these World Championships taking place in Gwangju, Korea, something that hasn’t happened since 2007.
Dressel & Smoliga Help U.S. Surge To Top Of Overall Gwangju Medal Table
The American flag is flying high after day 5 of the World Championships, with the nation taking the top spot on the overall swimming medal table.
15-Year-Old Fairweather Notches 2Free PB To Lead-Off Tokyo Qualifying NZ Relay
Erika Fairweather fired off a new New Zealand Age Record for 15-year-olds while leading off her nation’s 10th place-finishing 4x200m free relay.
