2015 FINA World Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
USA’s Katie Ledecky was better than ever this morning in the 1500 free. She looked smooth throughout a historic prelims swim to set a new world record.
Katinka Hosszu Scratches From 100m Backstroke Semi-Final
Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu has scratched out of the 100 backstroke semi-finals, despite being the top qualifier. This moves Kathleen Baker and Hilary Caldwell into the top 16.
Hosszu Starts Day 2 with National Record for 100m Backstroke
Katinka Hosszu posted a 58.78 in the 100 backstroke setting a new Hungarian national record.
Fabien Gilot says France missed USA and Australia in 400 Free Relay Final – Video
After a tsunami hit the preliminaries in the morning, with the non-qualification of the US team for the final, France revalidated the 2013 world title in a time of 3:10.74.
3 Florida Gators Secure Top-10 Finishes at FINA World Championships
UF senior Jess Thielmann represented the current Gators with a top-10 finish in the 1500-meter freestyle. Theilmann, a Newcastle, England, native, swam a time of 16:21.21 and finished 10th-overall.
2015 FINA World Championships: Day One Finals Live Recap
Follow along for live updates from the first day in the pool of the 2015 FINA World Championships in Kazan, Russia.
James Guy Cranks Out New British Record En Route to 400m Free Silver
James Guy lowered his own British national record in the men’s 400m freestyle when he earned silver in today’s first Worlds Finals session.
Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom Breaks World Record in 100 Fly
Sarah Sjostrom has stomped her name once again upon the women’s 100 fly World Record.
United States, Australia Fail To Advance To Finals In 4×100 Freestyle Relay
In an unfortunate series of events, the United States’ men’s 4×100 freestyle relay failed to qualify for finals with a lack luster 3:16.01 that tied for 11th place. IMAGE: Team USA behind the blocks before the prelims relay.
Alexandra Wenk Sets New German National Record in 100 Fly
In the semi-final heat of the women’s 100 fly, Germany’s Alexandra Wenk swam a 57.77 to qualify 7th for the finals at the 2015 FINA World Championships in Kazan.
2015 FINA World Championships: Day 1 Finals Preview
Sun Yang will look to win his second straight title and third straight medal in the men’s 400 freestyle
Katinka Hosszu Breaks European Record in 200 IM in Prelims
Katinka Hosszu has broken her own European Record and swum the fastest time in textile in the women’s 200 IM.
Aimee Willmott in latest Funkita photo shoot before Kazan
We catch up with Aimee Willmott, pictured here with Turkish swimmer Ekaterina Avramova before World Championships kick off.
Adam Peaty still waiting for 50 breast World Record to be ratified
It’s been nearly a year since Great Britain’s Adam Peaty broke the world record in the 50 breaststroke, but the record has yet to be ratified by FINA due to an administrative error involving blood testing.
6 Swimmers to Watch, All the links you need for the 2015 World Championships
Vlad Morozov and Team Russia welcome the world’s best to Kazan for the 2015 World Champs. We’ve got all the info you need to follow along here.
