Hansson, McSharry, and Renshaw Crack Own National Records in 100 Breast Semis
In addition to 17-year-old Qianting Tang’s Asian Record in semifinals of the women’s 100 breast in Abu Dhabi, there was a flurry of national records.
2021 SC World Champs: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
After breaking the Championship Record in the women’s 800 free, Chinese 19-year-old Li Bingjie will be back in action tonight.
17yo Qianting Tang Breaks Chinese & Asian 100 Breast Records with 1:03.99
Tang took her race out so fast tonight that she broke the Chinese Record in the 50 breast as well.
Hansson Hits Swedish Record, Masse Ties Canadian Record, Toussaint Out in 50 BK
Hansson is now tied for #7 all-time in the women’s SCM 50 back, while Masse and MacNeil are tied for #9.
Michael Andrew, Michael Brinegar, Rhyan White Withdraw from SC Worlds
Three more Americans have withdrawn from SC Worlds and returned home to the US “out of an abundance of caution,” USA Swimming says.
Kromowidjojo Rips 24.44 Lifetime Best 50 Fly, #2 Performance Ever
Dutch Olympian Ranomi Kromowidjojo successfully defended her Short Course World Championships title tonight in the women’s 50m fly.
Italy’s Arianna Castiglioni Disqualified for the 2nd Time at SC Worlds
24-year old Arianna Castiglioni if Italy, a medal contender in the 100 breaststroke, was disqualified for the 2nd time at this meet.
Britain’s Ben Proud, USA’s Michael Andrew No-Show Men’s 50 Fly Heats
Among the handful of no-shows in the men’s 50m fly heats, British swimmer Ben Proud and American Michael Andrew decided not to swim.
Practice + Pancakes: A Day in the Life at the W Hotel in Abu Dhabi
I take you through a day in the life of what staying here is like, from the extravagant 9th floor pool deck to the enormous breakfast buffet.
Josh Liendo Brings Canadian, Noe Ponti Brings Swiss 50 Fly Record To 22.52
Both men swam a 22.52 during prelims to reset their respective national records and qualify in 4th place for the semi-finals.
2021 SC World Champs: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap
Today’s session feature a total of four world record-holders in individual events, making it a session you won’t want to miss.
Sun Yang Under Investigation for Training at Government-Funded Facilities
Chinese swimmer Sun Yang is under investigation for training in government-funded facilities, which could cause his four-year suspension to restart.
With Jacoby Out, Who Will USA Turn to for 4×100 Medley Relay Breaststroke Leg?
With Jacoby out of the 2021 FINA SC World Championships, Team USA should look to Kate Douglass for the 4×100 medley relay breaststroke leg.
Watch 3 Championship Records Fall and 2 Americans Take Gold (Day 3 Race Videos)
Check out all of the finals race videos from day 3 of the 2021 Short Course World Championships as 3 championship records are set and 2 Americans take gold.
Technical Swimming Committee Chair Carol Zaleski awarded FINA Order
FINA Technical Swimming Committee chair Carol Zaleski was awarded the FINA Order in Abu Dhabi during the 2021 Short Course World Championships.