Articles by Robert Gibbs

Ledecky’s String of Individual Victories Ends with 200 Free Silver

Katie Ledecky received her first individual silver medal at a major international meet after losing the 200 free to world record holder Federica Pellegrini tonight at the 2017 World Championships in Budapest.

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2017 Worlds: Mixed Medley Relay Prelims Breakdown

This morning’s mixed medley prelims saw countries take a number of different approaches to the event.

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Sun, Horton Ratchet Down Rhetoric After 400 Free

There was no finger wagging between Sun Yang and Mack Horton after the men’s 400 free Sunday night.

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2017 Worlds Previews: Brits Hoping Peaty Can Power Past USA for Gold

You can find links to all of our event-by-event previews and a compilation of our predicted medal-winners here. 2017 FINA…

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2017 Worlds Previews: Big Fins to Be Filled in Men’s 200 IM

Established IM stars like Kosuke Hagino and Chase Kalisz will be among those vying to fill the void left by the absence of the two men who have won the last seven world championships in the 200 IM.

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2017 U.S. World Champs Trials: SwimSwam Awards

Mallory Comerford was one of several swimmers who had stand out meets last week at the 2017 U.S. Nationals and World Championships Trials.

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Hosszu Will Race in Iron Lady Suit in Budapest, Extends Agreement With Arena

Katinka Hosszu spoke with media about her Iron Lady swimsuit line and several other topics during a press conference broadcast via Facebook live earlier today.

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2017 U.S. Worlds Trials: Day 5 Final World Champs Rosters

2017 U.S. NATIONALS/WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TRIALS Tuesday, June 27th-Saturday, July 1st 50-Meter Course Indianapolis, Indiana Meet Info Prelims timelines Broadcast schedule…

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2017 U.S. World Trials Day 4: The Agony, the Ecstasy, and the Expected

2017 U.S. NATIONALS/WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TRIALS Tuesday, June 27th-Saturday, July 1st 50-Meter Course Indianapolis, Indiana Meet Info Prelims timelines Broadcast schedule…

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Katie Ledecky Sets US Open and Championship Record in the 400 Free

2017 U.S. NATIONALS/WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TRIALS Tuesday, June 27th-Saturday, July 1st 50-Meter Course Indianapolis, Indiana Meet Info Prelims timelines Broadcast schedule…

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Dressel’s World Leading 100 Fly Sets Up Gutsy Schedule In Budapest

Dressel swam away from the field with a strong victory in the 100 fly tonight, but he could have some decisions ahead of him about his schedule in Budapest.

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Harting Wins Swim Off Over Smachlo to Make 100 Fly A-Final

2017 U.S. NATIONALS/WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TRIALS Tuesday, June 27th-Saturday, July 1st 50-Meter Course Indianapolis, Indiana Meet Info Prelims timelines Broadcast schedule…

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Lilly King Dips Under 30 for Championship Record in 50 Breast

Lilly King set a new championship record in the 50 breast during prelims of day 3 of the 2017 US World Championships Trials.

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2017 U.S. World Trials: Day 2 Shows 4×200 Free Relays Ready to Go

Katie Ledecky and Townley Haas are the headlines on USA 4×200 relay squads that look strong heading into Budapest.

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Townley Haas Goes 1:45.03, Becomes 5th-Fastest U.S 200 Performer Ever

Townley Haas flirted with the 1:45 barrier in the 200 free and moved up to 5th all-time on the U.S. list.

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