Swimming World Cup Series

Michael Andrew Ties Phelps as 2nd Fastest American 100 IMer

Michael Andrew threw down a wicked-fast 100m IM tonight in Singapore, making the teen tied as the 2nd fastest American performer ever in the event.

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2017 FINA World Cup Singapore: Michael Andrew Downs 2 WJR’s

Michael Andrew did his thing in Singapore, capturing silver in the men’s 100m IM in a new World Junior Record, while also contributing to Team USA’s WJR in the mixed medley relay.

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2017 FINA World Cup Wraps Up In Singapore This Weekend

The World Cup wraps up this weekend in Singapore, where Swedish star Sarah Sjostrom and South African points leader Chad Le Clos try to score some major cash to finish the series.

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Tokyo World Cup Money Lists: 3 More In Line To Crack $100K

With one stop to go, Chad le Clos and Sarah Sjostrom lead the series money lists, but Vladimir Morozov, Ranomi Kromowidjojo and Kirill Prigoda look poised to join them over six figures by tour’s end.

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Sjostrom Surges To 132-Point Lead With Top Tokyo World Cup Points

Sarah Sjostrom is well on her way to a 2017 World Cup title, leading by 132 points over five-time defending champ Katinka Hosszu and outscoring the field with three wins in Tokyo.

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Kromowidjojo Tops Sjostrom, Rattles WR On Day 2 of Tokyo World Cup

Ranomi Kromowidjojo avenged a 50 fly loss to Sarah Sjostrom with a touchout 50 free win on day 2 of the Tokyo World Cup, coming within a few tenths of her own world record in the process.

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Ikee Breaks Second WJR of Tokyo World Cup With 57.75 IM

17-year-old Rikako Ikee has been putting on a show for the hometown Tokyo crowd. She broke her second World Junior Record of the meet with a 57.75 100 IM on day 2.

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Li Bingjie Breaks World Junior Record With 3:59 In 400 SCM Free

China’s Li Bingjie snapped a World Junior Record on day 2 of the Tokyo World Cup, going 3:59.14 to win gold and knock off the former junior mark.

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Ikee Cracks WJR in 50 Fly At Tokyo World Cup

Japanese 17-year-old Rikako Ikee lowered her own World Junior Record in the 50 fly on day 1 of the Tokyo World Cup, going 25.14.

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Sjostrom Beats Kromowidjojo, Campbell To Open Tokyo World Cup

Sarah Sjostrom topped Ranomi Kromowidjojo in the 50 fly and Cate Campbell in the 200 free for two hard-fought wins on day 1 in Tokyo.

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Sjostrom, Hosszu Tie For Top Earner At Beijing World Cup

2017 FINA WORLD CUP – BEIJING Friday, November 10th & Saturday, November 11th National Aquatics Center (Water Cube), Beijing, China…

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Le Clos, Morozov Tied For Cluster 3 Lead After Beijing World Cup

Chad le Clos and Vladimir Morozov sit tied for the Cluster 3 points lead on the World Cup series, with Le Clos still holding a commanding lead in overall points.

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Au meeting de Pékin, le féminin l’emporte, avec Sjöström que menace Kromowidjojo

Pékin se déroule sur deux jours, mais « la » course de ce vendredi a bien été le 50 mètres dames.

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Wang Jianjiahe Nabs 2nd World Junior Record In As Many Days

China’s 15-year-old freestyle ace Wang Jianjiahe stole the show in front of her home crowd once again, nabbing her 2nd World Junior Record in as many days.

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Sjostrom Continues World Cup Momentum In Beijing

Sarah Sjostrom continues to set herself apart from the women’s field to nab a potential World Cup title. Tonight, we also saw junior swimmers Michael Andrew of America and Wang Jianjiahe crush World Junior Records

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