Thormeyer Lowers Canadian Record After Being Last Minute Sub In 200 Back
Scratched into the 200 back semi-finals on less than 90 minutes notice, Markus Thormeyer broke a 10-year-old Canadian Record to qualify for the final.
Tatjana Schoenmaker Sets African, South African Records in 200 Breast in 2:21.7
In the semifinals of the women’s 200 breaststroke Thursday evening, Tatjana Schoenmaker registered a 2:21.79 for a new South African National Record.
Olivia Smoliga Sets American Record, Wins Women’s 50 Back Gold
Olivia Smoliga set a new American Record en route to winning gold in the final of the women’s 50 back, clocking a time of 27.33.
Lilly King’s 200 Breast DQ Upheld After Lengthy Protest and Appeal Process
After a lengthy appeal process, Lilly King’s 200 breaststroke disqualification for a “non-simultaneous touch” on her first turn will stand.
Desplanches Breaks Swiss 200 IM Record For The Eighth Time
Jeremy Desplanches broke his Swiss National Record for the eighth time in the final of the men’s 200 IM, becoming the first Swiss male to medal since 1986.
2019 Worlds: World No. 3 Xu Jiayu Scratches 200 Back Semifinal
The 100 back world champion and fifth seed for 200 back semifinals is likely focusing on China’s 4×200 relay Friday.
2019 Worlds: US Streak of Men’s 200 IM Golds Ends at 8 as Kalisz Takes Bronze
Japan’s Daiya Seto won the event, meaning for the first time since 2001, a non-American will stand atop the men’s 200 IM podium at Worlds.
Can Australia’s Jack McLoughlin Make Podium in the 1500 Free?
Funky Trunks sponsored athlete Jack McLoughlin has already put in impressive performances in the 400 and 800 Free and now has his eyes on the 1500.
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Katie Ledecky to Return to Competition for the USA in 4×200 Free Relay
After scratching the 200 free prelims and 1500 free final due to illness, the USA’s Katie Ledecky will return to competition tonight in Gwangju.
2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships: Day 5 Finals Preview
American Chase Kalisz’ pursual for the 9th-straight US world title in the 200 IM will continue while Hali Flickinger could make history in the 200 fly.
Manuel, McLaughlin, Ledecky Will Swim the 4×200 Relay Final for the USA
After scratching races due to being ill, Katie Ledecky will join the stars and stripes for the 4×200 free relay final.
USA Swimming’s Protest of Lilly King DQ Denied, Will Be Heard by Jury of Appeal
Olympian King was called for a “non-simultaneous touch” on her first turn and USA Swimming is going deep into the appeal process over it.
Rathwell Wins 200 Back On Day 1 Of Canadian Junior Championships
Regan Rathwell kicked off her busy program at the Canadian Junior Championships with a win in the women’s 200 backstroke on Wednesday in Calgary.
FINA Reportedly Threatens Bans and Revocation of Medals Over Podium Protests
FINA issued a new Code of Conduct provision prohibiting athletes from “any political, religious or discriminatory statement or behaviour.”
FINA Issues Memo Warning About Illness Spreading At World Championships
Katie Ledecky was among the athletes who were forced to withdraw from an event citing illness at the 2019 World Championships.
