Canadian Report, Day 7 – Caldwell Wins Bronze in 200 backstroke
Hilary Caldwell of White Rock, B.C., won a bronze medal in women’s 200-metre backstroke Saturday at FINA World Championships in Barcelona… (Courtesy Swimming Canada/Ian MacNicol)
Cochrane Could be 1st Canadian To Ever Win 6 Medals at World Championships
Ryan advances through the 1,500-metre with a time of 14:55.15. Cochrane will enter Sunday’s final in second position as he attempts to become the first Canadian to ever win six medals at worlds. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Canadians, Day 6, Caldwell and Russell Qualify for 200 Back Final
The Canadian record Hilary Caldwell set in the 200-metre backstroke heats at FINA World Championships didn’t last long. The 22-year-old…
2013 FINA World Championships Day 6 Finals Real-Time Recaps
Before the events began Australian Cate Campbell was asked if this race felt like revenge after missing the 2012 individual event at the Olympics due to illness, she corrected the interviewer, not revenge, motivation…. (Photo Credit Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
IOC President Rogge Says – Swimming is an Aesthetic, Exciting, Clean Sport
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President, Dr. Jacques Rogge, has not missed a FINA World Championships since 2003. (Image courtesy of FINA)
Canadian Worlds Report: Caldwell breaks record, McCabe goes for medal
Alexa Komarnycky of Toronto, who trains at the Victoria Academy of Swimming, finished 13th in the women’s 800-m freestyle (8:29.87) while Savannah King of Vernon, B.C., came 20th (8:40.35). (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Canadian Report – Day 5 – McCabe Qualifies for Final
Coming into day five at the FINA World Aquatic Championships in Barcelona the Canadian team had broken three national records…
2013 FINA World Championships Day 5 Finals REAL-TIME RECAPS
James Magnussen returns to the top of the 100 free mountain winning the 2013 FINA World Championship! (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
2013 World Championships Day 5 Prelims Photo Vault: Clary Tops 200 Back Prelim
Tyler Clary qualifies 1st for the men’s 200 back semi final at the 2013 World Championships. (Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
2013 FINA World Championships: Day 5 Finals Preview
Ryan Lochte is still on the hunt for his first gold medal of the 2013 FINA World Championships, and perhaps his best chance comes on Thursday evening. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
Looking at World Championships a Little Differently
We have an opportunity to look at statistics some nations will use to judge their success at World Championships rather than just by medals… (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Sun Yang 800 Free World Championships – Complete Race Footage
Men’s 800 freestyle race footage is courtesy of swimswam partner Universal Sports Network. (Photo Credit: VIctor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Canada Report: McCabe Advances To Semi Finals in 200 Breaststroke
BARCELONA – Toronto’s Martha McCabe and the women’s 4×200-metre freestyle relay will be in action for Canada at the FINA World…
Canadian Report – Day 4 – Cochrane Earns Canada’s First Medal
Ryan Cochrane earned Canada’s first medal of the 2013 FINA World Championships by placing third in the 800 freestyle…. (Photo Courtesy Swimming Canada/Ian MacNicol)
2013 FINA World Championships, Day 4 FINALS REAL-TIME RECAPS
Missy Franklin has been nothing but golden at this meet. Though she scratched the 50 backstroke semifinal, her most vulnerable event, she is now three-for-three in finals with gold medals, swimming a 1:54.81 for victory in the women’s 200 free. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)