2019 World Champs Preview: Lima & Gomes Aim to Topple 50 BR King Peaty
Although Adam Peaty is the current 50 breast world record-holder, Brazilians Felipe Lima and Joao Gomes could threaten the sprint breast king.
2019 World Champs Preview: Italians Returning From Injury in Men’s 800 Free
Gabriele Detti won the 2017 World title, but missed much of 2018 with injury. He returns to find a new wave of distance talent threatening his 800 free crown.
Janet Evans Revokes FINA Nomination; Dale Neuburger Expected to Seek Presidency
Despite having support from necessary organizations, Janet Evans withdrew from consideration for a FINA Bureau position in June.
Russia and Japan Surge, USA Adds More Gold to Medal Table on WUGs Day 6
The United States added three more golds to its medal total today, and host nation Italy won its first gold medal of the competition.
2019 World University Games: Day 6 Prelims Recap
South Africa’s Tatjana Schoenmaker turns 22 today. She’ll look to celebrate with a clean sweep of breaststroke golds – the 50 breast heats are today.
European Bookmakers Release First Odds for 2019 World Swimming Championships
Who will finish higher in the 200 free at the 2019 World Championships: Danys Rapsys (above) or James Guy? Guess right, and you can make some money.
WADA Issues Statement On Operation Viribus
3.8 million doping substances and fake medicines were seized worldwide today, July 8th. At least 17 organized criminal groups were found to be involved.
2019 World Champs Preview: Titmus Inches Closer to Ledecky in 400 Free
The chances of anybody upsetting Ledecky for gold are minute; but, for the first time in a long time, the women’s 400 freestyle looks to be a closer race.
Italian Olympian Filippo Magnini Assists in Open Water Rescue
Magnini, an Olympic bronze medalist, was at the beach with his girlfriend when a tourist in the water became distressed.
World University Games: Day 5 Finals Live Recap
Night 5 of the World University Games will feature 9 events, including finals of the men’s 800 free, women’s 200 breast, men’s 100 free, and women’s 100 fly.
2019 World Champs Preview: 200 IM is Still Hosszu’s Game
The World #1 in this event, Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu looks prepared to take another World title in this event — the field behind her, though, is dangerous.
4th Seed Munoz Scratches Day 6 Prelims At World University Games
Only one top 10 seed has taken a scratch on day 6 of the 2019 World University Games: 4th-seeded Lidon Munoz del Campo of Spain.
China Finishes With 11 of 15 Diving Golds At 2019 World University Games
China won 6 of the final 9 gold medals in diving to lead all nations with 11 – one more than they earned last time they competed at this event in 2015.
2019 Denmark Long Course Championships Preview: Young swimmers top psych sheets
While swimmers on the Danish World Championship roster are missing from the psych sheets, many young Danish talents will look to make names for themselves.
USA Increases Medal Lead, South Africa Makes Up Ground on Day 5 of WUGs
Team USA swept the silvers and picked up one gold while South Africa came away with two more gold medals on day 5 of WUGs.
