Athletes Present as Night Club Ceiling Collapses in Gwangju
Sources on the scene tell SwimSwam that Worlds athletes were present when the ceiling collapsed and that multiple injuries are suspected.
Lilly King Admits 200 Breast DQ Call Was Correct: ‘I Definitely Did It’
After the lengthy protest and review process to look into her 200 breast DQ, King admitted that the officials made the right call.
Missy Franklin on Smith WR: ‘One of the Most Amazing Swims I’ve Ever Seen’
Franklin took to social media to congratulate Smith on breaking her seven-year-old record –– her last remaining in the books.
2016 Olympic Champ Joseph Schooling Does Not Qualify for Worlds 100 Fly Semis
Schooling finished 24th overall in the 100 fly Friday morning after also missing semifinals in the 50 fly earlier in the meet.
Manufacturer: Worlds Backstroke Ledges Designed as ‘Assist,’ Not ‘Platform’
Worlds backstroke ledge manufacturer Myrtha Pools is working with Omega to improve the design in light of issues early in the meet.
Lilly King’s 200 Breast DQ Upheld After Lengthy Protest and Appeal Process
After a lengthy appeal process, Lilly King’s 200 breaststroke disqualification for a “non-simultaneous touch” on her first turn will stand.
2019 Worlds: World No. 3 Xu Jiayu Scratches 200 Back Semifinal
The 100 back world champion and fifth seed for 200 back semifinals is likely focusing on China’s 4×200 relay Friday.
2019 Worlds: US Streak of Men’s 200 IM Golds Ends at 8 as Kalisz Takes Bronze
Japan’s Daiya Seto won the event, meaning for the first time since 2001, a non-American will stand atop the men’s 200 IM podium at Worlds.
USA Swimming’s Protest of Lilly King DQ Denied, Will Be Heard by Jury of Appeal
Olympian King was called for a “non-simultaneous touch” on her first turn and USA Swimming is going deep into the appeal process over it.
FINA Reportedly Threatens Bans and Revocation of Medals Over Podium Protests
FINA issued a new Code of Conduct provision prohibiting athletes from “any political, religious or discriminatory statement or behaviour.”
2019 FINA World Championships: Lilly King Disqualified in 200 Breast Prelims
American star Lilly King was disqualified in the third heat of 200 breast prelims Thursday morning at the 2019 FINA World Championships.
Phelps on Milak’s 200 Fly Record: ‘I Couldn’t Be Happier to See How He Did It’
“That kid’s last 100 was incredible. He put together a great 200 fly from start to finish,” Phelps told The New York Times.
FINA Issues Warnings to Sun Yang and Duncan Scott Following Podium Interaction
FINA is sending warnings to both Sun Yang and Duncan Scott following Scott’s protest of the gold medalist, and a subsequent confrontation.
Eastern Michigan Head Coach Peter Linn Retires After 31 Seasons
Linn, who took over the men’s program in 1988 and the women’s in 2004, announced his retirement in an email to the team.
Duncan Scott Follows Horton’s Lead: Refuses Photos, Handshake with Sun Yang
The gold medalist Sun appeared to confront Scott after the podium ceremony as Scott refused to take group pictures with the medal winners.
