Whittle Proves Sub-50 Was No Fluke With Another 49.97; Shanahan Hits Age Record
The teen machines of Great Britain pumped out some solid performances on night 2 of the European Youth Olympic Festival.
Carraro Wins Italy’s First-Ever Women’s 100 Breast World C’ships Medal
Martina Carraro earned bronze tonight in the women’s 100m breast, giving her nation of Italy its first-ever medal in the event at a World Championships.
Olympian Aimee Wilmott Will Face Tough Competition in 400 IM at Worlds
Funkita sponsored Olympian Aimee Willmott, a British medley swimmer, will face some tough competition in the 400 IM later this week.
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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.
Adam Peaty Shatters 100 Breast World Record With Historic 56.88
Adam Peaty became the first man to break 57 seconds in the 100 breaststroke with a world record 56.88 in the semi-finals in Gwangju.
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.
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.
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.
2019 European Youth Olympic Festival Kicks-Off In 2 Days
While all eyes are on Gwangju, Korea for the 2019 FINA World Aquatic Championships, another competition is about to get underway in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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.
2019 World Championships Quiet Contenders: Men’s Edition
Check out a few male swimmers lurking beneath the World Championships medal-favorite radar, ready to make a move when it counts.
2019 World Championships Quiet Contenders: Women’s Edition
Check out our list of 5 females to watch in Gwangju at the World Championships that may not be on your medal contention radar….yet.