Russia and Japan Surge, USA Adds More Gold to Medal Table on WUGs Day 6
The United States added three more golds to its medal total today, and host nation Italy won its first gold medal of the competition.
2019 World Champs Preview: Titmus Inches Closer to Ledecky in 400 Free
The chances of anybody upsetting Ledecky for gold are minute; but, for the first time in a long time, the women’s 400 freestyle looks to be a closer race.
World University Games: Day 5 Finals Live Recap
Night 5 of the World University Games will feature 9 events, including finals of the men’s 800 free, women’s 200 breast, men’s 100 free, and women’s 100 fly.
Louisville Members of US Worlds Team Delayed, Will Arrive to Training Camp Late
Due to weather issues, several members of the U.S. National Team will miss the first two days of Team USA’s training camp in Singapore.
USA Increases Medal Lead, South Africa Makes Up Ground on Day 5 of WUGs
Team USA swept the silvers and picked up one gold while South Africa came away with two more gold medals on day 5 of WUGs.
2019 World Champs Preview: Masse Hunting 57 in the Women’s 100 Backstroke
The current World Record holder, the former World Record holder, the 2016 Olympic Champion, and many other insanely talented women show down in South Korea.
IOC Reinstates Kuwait Olympic Committee Expressing Faith in New Leadership
Since October 27th, 2015, the Kuwait Olympic Committee has been banned by the International Olympic Committee. Today, July 5th, 2019, the ban was lifted.
Alexander Popov Accused of Accepting Bribe to Vote Rio As 2016 Olympics Host
Ex-Governor of Rio de Janeiro Sergio Cabral testified that Russian sprinter Alexander Popov was paid to vote in favor of bring the 2016 Olympics to Rio.
USA Adds More Gold, Broadening Medal Lead On Day 2 of World University Games
Ian Finnerty, Lisa Bratton, Asia Seidt, and Justin Ress all won more medals for Team USA on day two of the World University Games.
2019 World University Games: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
After breaking the meet record yesterday, USA’s Ian Finnerty will seek to improve upon his time and grab a gold medal in the men’s 100 breaststroke.
Adrian, Grevers, Schmitt, Smith Named USA Swimming Captains for World Champs
Nathan Adrian, Matt Grevers, Allison Schmitt, and Leah Smith will lead the American team in South Korea later this month.
Germans Nab Meet Record in Mixed 4 x 100 Free Relay at European Jr Champs
The team of Rafael Miroslaw, Artem Selin, Maya Tobehn, and Isabel Gose combined for a time of 3:28.43, 7/100ths under the former record.
14-Year-Old Evgenia Chikunova Hits 2:21.0 200 Breast at European Junior Champs
Chikunova’s time is only 3/10ths off Team USA’s Annie Lazor’s world-leading time of 2:20.77 set at the Bloomington stop of the 2019 PSS in May.
Watch Dean Farris Smoke 47.08 100 Freestyle Relay Split in Prelims at WUGs
Tate Jackson led off in 48.36, followed by Dean Farris, who smoked a 47.08 that is one of the fastest splits of all-time.
Eastin, Apple, Cusinato, Prigoda Among ISL Pros Attending WUGs and World Champs
Tomorrow, the World University Games will kick off in Italy, and will feature a handful of professional swimmers from the International Swimming League.
