Japanese Gold Medalists In Gwangju Earn Auto Qualification For 2020 Olympics
For Japan, taking Gwangju gold carries extra significance, as these World Championships represent a qualifying opportunity for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Practice + Pancakes: Morozov, Balandin, Hansson (and More) Worlds Taper at USC
I ended up at the University of Southern California, catching the end of a taper practice with some of their postgrads who were gearing up for World Champs
2020 Olympics Construction Update: Aquatic Centre 75% Complete
Tokyo 2020 organizers have released the latest and greatest construction progress reports on the various venues being built for next year’s Olympics.
Michael Chadwick explains Process for 2 Meet Taper (Video)
Whatever Chadwick is doing seems to be working, as he went an unofficial best time in the 50 free (21.7) at training camp on Monday.
Michael Andrew Explains Mindset, Preparation Heading into World Champs (Video)
Before he left for training camp in Singapore, Michael Andrew sat down to fill us in on how he’s feeling headed into the 2019 World Champs
USA vs. Kazakhstan Water Polo Match Photo Vault
USA kicked off Worlds with a 16-7 win over Kazakhstan, and SwimSwam photog Rafael Domeyko was there to capture the action
Spectator Arrested At World Championships For Allegedly Taking Illicit Photos
Per The Korea Herald, a Japanese spectator allegedly took illicit footage of women’s water polo players from a restricted area.
Multi-Medal Contender Chad Le Clos Dealing With Groin Hernia Entering Gwangju
Reigning 200m fly World Champion Chad Le Clos is currently dealing with a groin injury heading into the 2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships.
Sun Yang Expected to Face CAS Hearing in September
With his career reportedly on the line, WADA will challenge FINA’s decision not to sanction Sun Yang in court in September.
Gwangju 2019 World Championships Boast Record 194 Participating Nations
The flags of 194 nations will wave across the 6 disciplines of aquatic sports at the 2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships – an increase of 12 from 2017.
Almost $6 Million Up for Grabs at 2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships
Sarah Sjostrom’s 3 gold, 1 silver medal performance at the 2017 World Championships earned her $75,000 in prize money individually.
Daily Telegraph Unearths Full 59-Page Report from 2018 Sun Blood Vial Incident
Sun Yang, a 3-time Olympic gold medalist, was involved in a contentious doping sample collection in September where a vial of his blood was smashed.
2019 World Champs Previews: Kalisz Seeks USA’s 9th-Straight Title in 200 IM
Kalisz, who swept the IM events in Budapest, is currently ranked 9th in the world for 2019 with a 1:57.68 from the TYR Pro Swim Series.
2019 World Champs Preview: Cate Campbell A Looming 50 Free Threat for Sjostrom
Looming behind 50 free world record-holder Sarah Sjostrom is Aussie Cate Campbell, who has become a threat like none other after the 2016 Olympics.
2019 Worlds Preview: Sans Biggest Challenger, Sjostrom is 100 Fly Favorite
Sjostrom looked vulnerable to teenager Rikako Ikee last season, but with Ikee out of the World Championships, Sjostrom remains the favorite.
