North America: Pickrem Rebounds With 400 IM Bronze, Big Best Time
Sydney Pickrem rebounded with a 400 IM bronze after being forced to stop during the 200 IM final.
Sarah Sjöström Happy Overall, But Feels ‘Discomfort’ About 100 Free
Sjöström didn’t have a great race in the 100 free, and it cost her the gold.
Chase Kalisz on 400 IM: “Lots of Improvements I Can Make”
More improvements could mean eclipsing Phelps’ WR in this race.
Gregorio Paltrinieri Evokes Possibility of Adding Open Water Events for 2020
“Tokyo is a long way to go but I am thinking about pool and open water, both,” said Gregorio Paltrinieri after winning the men’s 1500m freestyle in Budapest.
4IM Silver Medalist David Verraszto Tastes Silver, Wants Gold
2017 FINA WORLD SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS Sunday, July 23rd – Sunday, July 30th Budapest, Hungary LCM (50m) Full Competition Schedule Meet Info…
Stanford Edges Cal 14-13 For Most World Championship Medals
Stanford narrowly edged California for the most World Championship medals in Budapest, winning 14 total and 12 gold medals.
2017 World Champs Pick ‘Em Contest: Day 8 Update Presented By TYR
Katinka Hosszu got the coveted 100% of winner picks in the 400 IM, which we’ve only seen a few times this meet – the other three were for Katie Ledecky in the 400, 800 and 1500 frees.
Improved Back Half Leads to British Record in Men’s 400 Medley Relay
The British men broke their national record in the men’s medley relay the final night of the 2017 World Championshps.
Sarah Sjostrom Wins Female Swimmer of the Meet Honors
Sarah Sjostrom earned FINA Female Swimmer of the Meet honors.
Kalisz Erases Phelps’ Championship Record with 4:05.9 to win 400 IM
Kalisz is now the 3rd fastest performer ever behind only Ryan Lochte and World Record holder Michael Phelps.
Lilly King Sets 50 Breast World Record In 29.40
Lilly King set a new world record to win the women’s 50 breaststroke title.
Japan Misses Medal, But Takes Asian Record in Men’s 400 Medley Relay
Ryosuke Irie was part of the Japanese team that broke an eight year-old Asian Record in the men’s medley relay tonight at the 2017 World Championships.
Efimova Throws Down Fastest Breaststroke Leg In History: 1:04.03
Yuliya Efimova’s 1:04.03 breast leg was the fastest in history in the women’s 400 medley relay.
South America: Brazil Hits Fastest Medley Relay Since Super-Suits
They weren’t able to pull out another surprise medal, but the Brazilian men’s medley relay did come up with the nation’s fastest time since the end of the super-suit era, going 3:31.53 in the last event of the 2017 World Championships.
Manuel Breaks American Record with 23.97 for 50 Free Bronze
Manuel, who won the 100 free earlier in the meet, became the first American woman to break the 24-second barrier when she touched in 23.97 to take bronze tonight.
