2019 World Champs Preview: Chupkov Leads All-Star Pack in Competitive 200 BR
The men’s 200 breast holds the fastest performers in history with the defending World champ (Chupkov) and world record holder (Watanabe) in contention.
2019 World Champs Preview: Women’s 800 Free is Still a Race for Silver
Katie Ledecky is the World #1 this season at 8:10.70 — that’s already faster than the time she went to win the last Worlds title in 2017.
Gabriel Santos Doping Hearing Date Set for July 19th
The FINA doping panel hearing for Brazilian sprinter Gabriel Santos will be held on July 19th at 2PM in Gwangju, South…
Aussie Star Emma McKeon: I’ve Gotten A Lot Stronger (Video)
A key mover and shaker slated to race for Australia is Olympic medalist Emma McKeon, the 25-year-old versatile star taking on the 1fly, 1free and 2free.
Hungarian Women Defeat S. Korea 64-0 in Most Lopsided Match in Worlds History
South Korea fielded its first-ever women’s water polo team – comprised of all swimmers – all but one of whom is in their teams.
Sun Yang Expected to Face CAS Hearing in September
With his career reportedly on the line, WADA will challenge FINA’s decision not to sanction Sun Yang in court in September.
Storied British Coach Mike Higgs Loses Battle With Cancer
Athletes, coaches, and members of the swimming community are paying tribute to Coach Mike Higgs who died after a long battle with cancer.
Gwangju 2019 World Championships Boast Record 194 Participating Nations
The flags of 194 nations will wave across the 6 disciplines of aquatic sports at the 2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships – an increase of 12 from 2017.
Shock Withdrawal From Aussie Shayna Jack Days Out From Gwangju
20-year-old Shayna Jack of St. Peters Western announced via Instagram today, July 14th, that she is withdrawing from the World Championships.
2019 World Championships: Xin Wins 10K, First Wave Qualifies for Tokyo 2020
Xin Xin led 10 qualifiers, including Americans Haley Anderson and Ashley Twichell, as the first to book their tickets to Tokyo 2020.
Wesley Roberts Earns First-Ever Pacific Games Swimming Gold For Cook Islands
Cook Islands took home a gold medal at the 2019 Pacific Games with Wesley Roberts’ win in the men’s 200m freestyle in Samoa.
3-Time Olympian Hannah Miley Headed To U.S. Open Nationals
3-time Olympian Hannah Miley is headed to California as one of a 9-strong Scottish squad competing at U.S. Open Nationals later this month.
NatWest Island Games: Shalamon & Hanlon Among Multiple Event Winners
Kara Hanlon was one of the multiple event winners at this year’s NatWest Island Games that concluded on Friday, July 12th.
Almost $6 Million Up for Grabs at 2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships
Sarah Sjostrom’s 3 gold, 1 silver medal performance at the 2017 World Championships earned her $75,000 in prize money individually.
2019 World Champs Preview: Tight Race for 50 Fly Silver Behind Sarah Sjostrom
With Sarah Sjostrom the clear favorite to defend her 50 fly world title, it is anyone’s race to snag the silver behind the world record-holder.
