On a Near Full-Year Taper, Michael Phelps Still Loses to a Shark
The shark was reportedly untapered, even more embarrassing for the so-called greatest athlete ever.
From the Research Files: Trends in Women’s World Rankings, 2011-2016
After analyzing trends in men’s world rankings over the last six years, we now turn our attention to the trends in women’s world rankings from 2011 to 2016, as researched by Robin Pla*.
2017 FINA World Championships: Day 2 Prelims Preview
Defending 200 free world champ James Guy will be back in the pool in the heats of his best event on day 2.
2017 FINA World Championships: Day 1 Finals Live Recap
Katie Ledecky will race for gold and try to upend her own world record in the 400 free tonight.
Sarah Sjostrom Smashes 100 FR World Record In 51.71 On Relay Lead-Off
Sarah Sjostrom became the first woman under 52 seconds in the 100 free leading off the Swedish 400 free relay in 51.71.
FINA President Appoints Hungarian to Executive Post
Tamas Gyarfas, whose federation is hosting this summer’s World Championships, has been appointed to the FINA Executive.
Cate Campbell-Less Aussie Women Battle To Silver In 4×100 Fr Relay
Sans sister C1, Bronte Campbell fired off a monster 52.14 split on her nation’s 4×100 freestyle relay to help secure silver in Budapest.
Katinka Hosszu’s Iron Lady Brand Has Own Store at World Champs
Hungarian superstar Katinka Hosszu‘s ‘Iron Lady’ brand has opened its own store at the 2017 FINA World Aquatics Championships. Separate from…
Brazilian ‘Old Guys’ Finally Get Their Relay Medal
2017 FINA WORLD SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS – Day 1, South American Recap Sunday, July 23rd – Sunday, July 30th Budapest, Hungary…
2017 FINA Worlds: USA Takes Early Lead in Medal Table
The USA broke ahead in the medal table on night 1 of pool swimming competition at the 2017 FINA World Championships.
NA Recap: 5 American, Yet No World Records For U.S. On Day 1
Caeleb Dressel broke two American Records on day 1 in Budapest.
Hungary Erupts for Relay Bronze, Blazes New Trail for the Coming Years
Katinka Hosszu’s swims weren’t the most impressive from Team Hungary today in Budapest.
Chad le Clos Scratching 200 Free On Day 2 Of Worlds, Sources Say
Several sources tell SwimSwam that Rio Olympic silver medalist Chad le Clos will be scratching out of tomorrow’s 200 freestyle. He’s currently seeded 5th.
2017 Worlds Day 1 Africa Roundup: Van der Burgh Scratches 100 Breast
Arguably the biggest storyline from the continent of Africa on day 1 was one that didn’t happen: Olympic champ Cameron van der Burgh elected to scratch the 100 breaststroke prior to heats, taking out what was very likely the continent’s biggest medal threat of the first two days.
2017 World Champs Pick’em Day 1 Update, Presented by TYR
2017 FINA WORLD SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS Sunday, July 23rd – Sunday, July 30th Budapest, Hungary LCM (50m) Full Competition Schedule Meet…
