7-Time Olympic Medalist Dana Vollmer to Retire After U.S. Nationals
Vollmer, the former world record holder, is scheduled to race the 100 fly for the last time in Palo Alto this week.
Division III Piedmont College Adds Swimming Program
The school has tabbed veteran coach Teddy Guyer to lead the program, which is expected to compete at the varsity level in the 2020-2021 season.
Minnesota Swimmers Max McHugh and Nick Saulnier Injured in Shooting
Rising sophomore Max McHugh and senior Nick Saulnier sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Simone Manuel Becomes 1st Woman to Win 7 Medals in Single World Championships
With two gold medals Sunday, Simone Manuel separated herself from the group of eight women who had previously won six medals in a single meet.
Caeleb Dressel’s 8 Medals Set Single-Meet Record at Worlds
Dressel, bolstered by the addition of mixed medley relays, broke a record he shared with Michael Phelps, Michael Klim and Matt Biondi.
Kenderesi on Arrest: ‘I Completely Reject the Accusation of Sexual Harassment’
Kenderesi admitted he “touched the buttocks of a Korean dancer working” at a Gwangju nightclub, and does not think he “committed any serious offense.”
Florian Wellbrock Becomes 1st to Win 10K/1500 Gold at Major International Meet
Germany’s Florian Wellbrock took 1500 gold in a battle with Gregorio Paltrinieri and Mykhailo Romanchuk Sunday night in Gwangju.
Tamas Kenderesi Arrested, Held in S. Korea Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
Kenderesi was arrested early Sunday morning and returned to the Athletes’ Village, but will not be allowed to leave the country for 10 days.
U.S. Opting to Use Margalis in 400 MR Prelims Pays Off with Field-Leading Split
The United States’ coaching staff signaled its willingness to play the hot hand, with the move paying off, by using Margalis on breast.
Defending World Champion Chase Kalisz Does Not Advance to 400 IM Final
Chase Kalisz, the third-fastest performer in history, will not have a shot at a medal in the 400 IM after missing the final Sunday morning.
Katie Ledecky Roars Back in Final 50 of 800 Free to Win First 2019 Worlds Gold
Ledecky overcame a deficit to Italy’s Simona Quadarella over the final 150 of their race to win the first gold of her illness-ridden Worlds appearance.
United States Wins 5 of 6 Golds on Day 7 to Grow Worlds Medal Table Lead
Day 7 medal events included the women’s 50 fly, men’s 50 free, men’s 100 fly, women’s 200 back, women’s 800 free and the mixed 4 x 100 freestyle relay.
Sarah Köhler Takes Down 32-Year-Old German Record in 800 Free
Köhler shaved four seconds off her own best time and three seconds off Anke Möhring’s record from 1987.
US Water Polo’s Kaleigh Gilchrist Gets Surgery for Nightclub Collapse Injury
Gilchrist was one of four USA Water Polo players present Saturday when the second floor of nightclub Coyote Ugly collapsed in Gwangju.
