Yang Junxuan Sets New Junior World Record In Women’s 200 Free
17-year-old Yang Junxuan of China set a new junior world record in the women’s 200 freestyle, putting up a time of 1:55.99 in the semi-finals.
Yan Zibei Takes Down 50 Breast Asian Record, His 5th Record in the Past Month
The swim puts Zibei in a tie for the 16th fastest 50 breaststroke of all-time.
Yan Zibei Takes Down Asian Record in 50 Breast
While no one’s likely to touch Adam Peaty’s world record any time soon, plenty of national records went down in this morning’s 50 breast prelims.
Katie Ledecky Withdraws From 200 Free In Gwangju; 1500 Status Pending
Katie Ledecky uncharacteristically withdraws from an event, the women’s 200m freestyle on day 3 of the 2019 World Championships, citing illness.
2019 FINA World Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
Great Britain’s Adam Peaty made history last night as the first man to ever break 57 in the 100 breast semis. Tonight, he may lower his World Record further.
USA and Australia Tied Atop Medal Table After Day 2
The USA got a gold from Caeleb Dressel in the 50 fly, while Australia’s total was boosted by Emma McKeon earning bronze in the 100 fly.
Japan’s Record Holder Yui Ohashi Disqualified In Women’s 200 IM
Japanese medal hopeful in the 200m IM, Yui Ohashi, was disqualified in the event tonight in Gwangju, rendering her unable to upgrade her silver from 2017.
ASIA: Ye Shiwen Cements Comeback with 200 IM Silver
Tonight at the 2019 FINA World Championships, Ye cemented her comeback with a silver medal in the 200 IM. It was her fastest time since 2012.
Women’s 100 Fly Medalists Show Sign Of Solidarity For Rikako Ikee
The trio of medalists from the women’s 100m fly – MacNeil, Sjostrom & McKeon – displayed a special message to Japan’s Rikako Ikee.
Xu Jiayu Breaks 10-Year-Old Championship Record In Men’s 100 Back
Xu Jiayu set a new Championship Record in the semi-finals of the men’s 100 back in a time of 52.17, lowering Aaron Peirsol’s 2009 mark of 52.19.
Yan Zibei Breaks 100 Breast Asian Record for 3rd Time in a Month
In tonight’s final, Zibei took another .03 seconds off his mark, finishing in 58.63 for a Bronze medal.
Gwangju Update: Backstroke Ledges Will Be At Uniform Setting For All
Due to major slippage issues on day 2 heats in Gwangju, the backstroke ledge will not be in use during tonight’s semi-finals.
Mack Horton Abstains from 400 Free Podium Celebrations in Protest of Sun Yang
“I just won’t share a podium with someone who behaves in the way he does,” the Australian Horton said after the race.
Sans Ikee, Japanese Women Clock 4×100 Free Relay NR, Qualify For Tokyo
While Rikako Ikee battles leukemia, her Japanese teammates qualified the women’s 4x100m free relay for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Sun Yang: ‘Disrespecting Me is OK, Disrespecting China was Very Unfortunate’
Triple Olympic champion Sun Yang responded to Mack Horton’s podium protest of his 400 free win Sunday.
