International

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.

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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.

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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.

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Sjostrom’s 55.0 Split on 400 Medley Relay Marks Fastest Ever

Sjotrom tore through the water with a 25.41 split on the first 50. She closed in 29.62 on the way to a 55.03, marking the fastest 100 fly relay split in history.

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Africa: Egyptian Men Complete Sweep Of Relay Record Books

The Egyptian men broke their national 4×100 medley relay record on the final day of the 2017 World Championships, completing a sweep of all three national relay records this week.

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Russian Women Break European Record To Win Medley Relay Silver

The Russian women crushed the European and Russian national records to win silver in the women’s 400 medley relay.

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Romanchuk Becomes 4th Fastest Performer Of All-Time In Men’s 1500

Mykhailo Romanchuk unloaded a 14:37.14 1500 to become the 4th fastest performer in history.

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Hosszu Nabs Gold with 4:29.3 for 400 IM Championship Record

World Record holder Katinka Hosszu put on a dominating performance in the 400 IM final at the 2017 FINA World Championships in front of the home crowd.

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Sjostrom Swims 2nd Fastest 50 Free Ever, Kromowidjojo 4th All-Time

Sarah Sjostrom won her third gold of the week in the women’s 50 free, swimming the 2nd fastest time in history.

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Max Litchfield Sets Commonwealth, British Records In 400 IM

Max Litchfield broke his 400 IM British record yet again in a time of 4:09.62.

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Pernille Blume Breaks Danish Record in 50 Free Again in Finals

2017 FINA WORLD SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS Sunday, July 23rd – Sunday, July 30th Budapest, Hungary LCM (50m) Full Competition Schedule Meet…

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Day 8 Relay Lineups: Dressel Goes For 7, Sjostrom In For Swedes

Caeleb Dressel swims fly as he looks for his 7th gold of the 2017 World Championships on the medley relay.

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2017 FINA World Championships: Day 8 Finals Preview

Camille Lacourt seeks a three-peat in the men’s 50 back in his final swim.

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Schooling: I Got My A** Handed to me

2017 FINA WORLD SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS Sunday, July 23rd – Sunday, July 30th Budapest, Hungary LCM (50m) Full Competition Schedule Meet…

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Paralympic Champions Headline British Worlds Team

British Para-Swimming has announced a 26-strong team for the World Para Swimming Championships in Mexico which takes place from 30 September…

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