World University Games Last Day Reminds Us Importance of Finishes
American Jack Conger got out-touched for gold on the final night of the World University Games in what was one of many very close finishes.
Team USA Breaks Record Of Most Swimming Medals Won At World University Games
After the final day of pool swimming competition at the 2015 World University Games in Gwangju, South Korea, the United States stayed on top of the medal table with an unprecedented 15 golds, 10 silvers, and eight bronzes.
2014 Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist Sophie Taylor Pulls Out of 2015 World Champs
Sophie Taylor adds to the list of elite swimmers that will not be competing at the upcoming Kazan World Championships….
George Bovell Qualifies For His Fifth Olympic Games
Only a handful of swimmers have ever qualified to swim at five different Olympic Games over the course of their career. If Bovell competes in Rio, he will be tied for the 3rd-most all-time Olympic appearances
World Championships Preview: Women’s 100 Breaststroke
Predictions
1. Ruta Meilutyte, LTU – 1:04.57; 2. Yuliya Efimova, RUS – 1:05.17; 3. Kanako Watanabe, JPN – 1:05.69
Paul Biedermann on the final hunt for medals in Kazan, Rio
In an interview with the German SwimSportNews magazine (swimsportnews.de) Biedermann said that his focus is on the 2016 Olympics – but wants to enjoy the experience at his last world championships.
Bromberg finishes 3rd in 10-meter prelims; 3 U.S. divers Advance on Day 1 of Pan Ams
Samantha “Murphy” Bromberg finished third in the women’s 10-meter preliminaries Friday at the Pan American Games to advance to Saturday’s final, while Delaney Schnell also moved on after placing eighth.
IU Water Polo’s Sarah Myers scores in Canada’s 7-5 win over Hungary
The Canadian Women’s Water Polo squad remains unbeaten at the World University Games after winning 7-5 over Hungary in the quarterfinal round.
Melanie Costa Schmid Cracks World Top 10 In 800 Freestyle
After the first two days of competition in Barcelona at the 2015 Spanish National Championships, a handful of swimmers have…
2015 World University Games: Day 7 Prelims Live Recap
Josh Prenot swam his way to the 400m IM finals with his time of 4:19.27 from prelims, but he’ll need to take on Great Britain’s Max Litchfield who claimed the top seed.
Team USA On Track To Break Record For Most Medals Won At WUG’s
“The goal is to draw as close to the total medal count as is possible with one day remaining in pool competition.” – Head Coach Ray Looze
Israel Women Lead Medal Count At Lithuanian Open
With the first day of competition completed, the Israeli women’s team leads the medal count with a total of 8…
Sharon van Rouwendaal Shatters Dutch Record in 1500 Free in Romania
Dutch swimmer Sharon van Rouwendaal has kicked off the Romanian International Swimming Championships with a National-Record crushing swim in the 1500…
Jacob Pebley Posts United States’ Fastest 200 Backstroke This Year (Race Video)
Jacob Pebley won the men’s 200 backstroke with a 1:56.29. He is now the fastest American performer of the season, and fourth fastest in the world.
2015 World University Games – Day 6 Finals Live Recap
Jacob Pebley is the top seed in the men’s 200m backstroke after posting the fastest time in the semifinal yesterday.
