Shioura Marks Japan’s First 50 Free World C’ships Finalist Since 2001
27-year-old Shinri Shioura of Japan made the men’s 50m free final in Gwangju, becoming the first man from his nation to final in the event since 2001.
Watch Simone Manuel Defend her World Title, Crack American Record
Manuel flipped under World Record pace in 24.81 and held her lead over the final 50 meters, posting a new American Record of 52.04
Watch Day 6 Finals Race Videos From the 2019 FINA World Championships
Day 6 of the 2019 FINA World Champs saw 3 World Records: Caeleb Dresel, 100 fly (49.50); Regan Smith, 200 back (2:03.35); Anton Chupkov, 200 breast (2:06.12)
2019 World Championships: Pancake Hot Take – Day 6 Finals
Day 6 of the 2019 World Championships gave me everything I wanted out of a world champs session… and then some. That’s why I’m giving Day 6…
Simone Manuel Upsets for 100 Free Gold from Lane One in American Record Time
Simone Manuel clocked a winning time of 52.04 tonight in the 100 free, taking the 100 free American record closer to 51-second territory.
Caeleb Dressel Breaks Phelps’ Elusive 100 Butterfly World Record in 49.50
American sprint star Caeleb Dressel broke his first individual long course World Record in the 100 butterfly, with a time of 49.50.
Anton Chupkov Smashes 200 Breast World Record In 2:06.12
Anton Chupkov stormed home to overtake Australian Matthew Wilson and win the men’s 200 breast World title in a world record of 2:06.12.
Taylor Ruck Scratches 50 Free On Day 7 Prelims of Worlds
Canada’s Taylor Ruck has scratched out of heats of the 50 free on day 7 prelims at the 2019 World Championships, per heat sheets.
Buck, Fotherby & Rathwell Claim Second Wins On Day 2 Of Canadian Juniors
Regan Rathwell, Carter Buck and Justin Fotherby all picked up their second win of the competition on day 2 of Canadian Juniors in Calgary.
ASIA: Xu’s 200 Back Scratch May Have Caused China to Miss out on a Medal
China made the decision to scratch Xu Jiayu from the 200 back semis in order to focus on the 800 free relay, but that decision may have cost them a medal.
Jury Appeal Documents Show Unanimous Vote, Rationale For Upholding Rapsys DQ
The minutes from FINA’s appeal jury show a unanimous vote upholding the disqualification of would-be world champ Danas Rapsys.
Australian Men Break 2009 Commonwealth Record In 800 Free Relay
Mack Horton threw down the fastest split in the field on the anchor leg to lead Australia to gold and a new Commonwealth Record in the 800 free relay.
Duncan Scott Becomes First British Man Ever Under 1:45 in 2Free
Duncan Scott took bronze here in the 200m free individually, but just became the first Briton ever under 1:45 with his 4×2 relay lead-off stunner.
Missy Franklin on Smith WR: ‘One of the Most Amazing Swims I’ve Ever Seen’
Franklin took to social media to congratulate Smith on breaking her seven-year-old record –– her last remaining in the books.
Men’s 4×200 Free Relay Finals: Detti in For Italy, Pieroni/Haas Join USA
As the Italian and American line-ups feature an all-star line-up, Great Britain could have strong challengers to take down their 2 consecutive world titles.
