Simonas Bilis Becomes First Lithuanian Man Ever Under 21 Seconds
Simonas Bilis notched a 4th place finish of 20.99 in tonight’s 50 freestyle, making him the first Lithuanian ever to dip under the 21-second barrier in the event.
Laukkanen Overtakes Supersuited Finnish Record In 100 IM Semi-Final
Finland’s Jenna Laukkanen fired off a new National Record-setting effort while competing in the women’s 100 IM at the 2018 FINA Short Course World Championships.
Hong Kong 100 IM NR Goes Down, Courtesy of Kenneth To
Making his first final here in Hangzhou, 26-year-old Kenneth To of Hong Kong produced a new National Record in the men’s 100m IM.
Henique Lowers Own 50 Fly French National Record
Melanie Henique fired off a new French National Record in the women’s 50m fly tonight, shaving .03 off of her previous lifetime best.
Condorelli Claims 2nd Italian Relay Record Since Representing Nation
Tonight’s performance as a part of Italy’s National Record-breaking 4x50m freestyle relay marks Santo Condorelli’s 2nd record since being cleared to compete for the nation this fall.
Krasnykh’s 1:41.08 Anchor Helped Russia Set Free Relay Euro Record
As consolation for the relinquishment of their World Record holder status, Russia set a new National Record and European Record with their 6:46.84 stunner.
Team China Clocks New Asian Record En Route to 800 Free Relay Bronze
Olympic champion Sun Yang helped fuel Team China to 800 free relay bronze in a new Asian Record here in Hangzhou.
Carraro Passes Another Milestone En Route To 100 Breast Italian Record
While competing on day 4 of the 2018 FINA Short Course World Championships, 25-year-old Martina Carraro cranked out a new Italian National Record in the women’s 100m breaststroke.
Shane Ryan Wins Ireland’s First Medal In Hangzhou
24-year-old Shane Ryan put Ireland on the board with a bronze in the men’s 50m backstroke tonight in Hangzhou.
Watch Dressel Make Up 2+ Second Deficit With 20.0 Anchor
No gold medal or World Record is safe once American Caeleb Dressel rockets off the blocks.
America Continues Commanding Lead Of Hangzhou Medal Table
The United States maintained its overall medal standings lead, totaling 17 medals through day 3.
Watch Chad Le Clos Hold Off Dressel In Men’s 100 Fly Final
South Africa’s Chad Le Clos earned a hard-fought gold in tonight’s 100 fly, beating out America’s Caeleb Dressel in the process.
Race Video: Prigoda’s 2:00.16 200 Breast World Record Stunner
Watch Russia’s Kirill Prigoda make history in the men’s 200m breaststroke.
British Stars Take On Ontario Athletes At Swim England Winter C’ships
With just 3 British stars in Ben Proud, Georgia Davies and Mark Szaranek competing in Hangzhou at the FINA Short Course World Championships, most of the English contingency is available to race at the Swim England Winter Championships this weekend. That includes powerhouse athletes such as James Guy, Sarah Vasey, Molly Renshaw and James Wilby.
Christou Produces Greek National Record In 50 Backstroke
22-year-old Apostolos Christou fired off a new Greek National Record in the men’s 50m backstroke tonight in Hangzhou.
