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.
Fanny Lecluyse Edges Out Belgian Record In 100 Breast Prelims
Fanny Lecluyse broke her own Belgian National Record in the women’s 100 breaststroke, qualifying ninth out of the prelims in 1:07.27.
Sabbioni Time Trials into 100 BK Semifinal After Start Wedge Malfunctions Twice
Sabbioni ended up restarting his race twice before eventually qualifying for the semi-finals of the men’s 100 back Monday in Gwangju.
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.
Watch Adam Peaty Swim 56.88 For New 100 Breaststroke World Record
After posting a very fast yet relaxed 57.59 in the morning prelims of the 100 breaststroke, Adam Peaty unleashed an incredible 56.88 in the semifinals.
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.
British Men’s 4×100 Free Relay Goes From Non-Entrant In 2017 To 5th In 2019
Great Britain didn’t even field a men’s 4x100m free relay back in 2017, but Duncan Scott, James Guy, Scott McLay and Ben Proud showed up tonight.
Spanish Swimmer Goes Missing For One Week
Spanish swimmer Yago de la Puente has now been missing for one week. De la Puente went missing on July 14th, while attending the International Celtic…
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.
Italian Men Take Out 2008 National Record In 400 Free Relay
Alessandro Miressi anchored in 47.57 as the Italian men broke an 11-year-old National Record in the 400 free relay, placing fourth overall.
Ajna Kesely Breaks Hungarian 400 Free Record In Worlds Final
17-year-old Ajna Kesely set a new Hungarian National Record in the women’s 400 freestyle final in Gwangju, placing fourth in a time of 4:01.31.
Elena Di Liddo Lowers 100 Fly Italian Record For 2nd Time Today
Elena di Liddo lowered the Italian Record in the 100 fly for the second time this meet with a 57.04, shaving 0.14s off the record she set in prelims.
Gabriele Detti Lowers Own Italian Record To Win 400 Free Bronze
Gabriele Detti broke his Italian National Record in the men’s 400 freestyle, winning bronze on the first night at the World Championships in Gwangju.
