Caeleb Dressel Cracks American Record, World Championship Record in 50 Fly
Dressel stepped up for the 50 fly semifinals, clocking in at 22.57 to break the American Record and Championship Record.
Manuel’s 51.9 Anchors USA to New American Record in Gwangju
The American women made history on night 1 of the 2019 FINA World Championships as the quartet took down the American Record en route to a silver medal.
Zach Apple Scorches 46.8 Split as USA Swims Fastest Textile 400 FR Relay Ever
The Americans’ 3rd leg man really brought the thunder. Zach Apple pulled the Americans further ahead with a huge 46.86 split.
2019 World Championships: Pancake Hot Take – Day 1 Finals
While Day 1 of racing wasn’t a firework show every single race, it certainly didn’t disappoint, with multiple championship records and a world record to boot
ASIA: Ye Shiwen Re-Emerges as Medal Contender in 200 IM
If she reaches the podium, this would be her first major international medal since she won her Olympic 200 IM and 400 IM golds in 2012.
Titmus Dethrones Ledecky to Win Worlds Gold in New Aussie 400 Free Record
Ariarne Titmus (AUS) accomplished a feat no woman had ever done on night 1 of 2019 Worlds as she defeated distance legend Katie Ledecky (USA) in the 400 free.
Yan Zibei Breaks 100 Breast Chinese, Asian Records in Semifinals – 58.67
Zibei had swum his personal best and the previous Asian Record just under a month ago at the Mission Viejo Meet of Champions in the US.
2019 World Champs Preview: Kolesnikov, Glinta, & Rylov Gun for 50 BK Title
Retired Frechman Camille Lacourt leaves behind the 2019 title open up for grabs among Russians Kliment Kolesnikov and Evgeny Rylov and Romanian Robert Glinta.
2019 World Championships Previews: Rylov Seeks 200 Back Repeat vs. Murphy
Gwangju sets the stage for a battle between the USA’s Olympic champion Ryan Murphy and Russia’s defending World champion Evgeny Rylov in the 200 back.
2019 World Championships Previews: Seto a Major Threat in 400 IM
Chase Kalisz is the 2016 Olympic silver medalist and defending World Champion in this event, while Seto is the World and Olympic bronze medalist.
Sun Yang to Request a Public CAS Hearing ‘To Be Fully Transparent,’ Lawyers Say
A 2018 ruling in the European Court of Human Rights would grant Sun Yang a public CAS hearing if he does request it.
FINA Passes Rule Changes, Will Pick 2025/2027 Worlds Hosts This Weekend
FINA delegates approved minor adjustments to general, anti-doping, facilities and constitutional policies in Gwangju, South Korea.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Aussies Get Lego’d, Fun USA Swimming Facts
Check out interesting snippets from around the web, with this week’s Beyond the Lane Lines featuring Nathan Adrian and Siobhan-Marie O’Connor.
Sun Yang & Mack Horton Separated During World Championships Warm-ups
Mack Horton of Australia and Sun Yang of China have a history of tension, with a possible situation defused today in Gwangju during warm-ups.
Official Entry Lists Now Published for 2019 World Championships
The 2019 World Championships will see swimming kick-off in a matter of days, so study up on these entry lists in the meantime.
