Olivia Smoliga Sets American Record, Wins Women’s 50 Back Gold
Olivia Smoliga set a new American Record en route to winning gold in the final of the women’s 50 back, clocking a time of 27.33.
Lilly King’s 200 Breast DQ Upheld After Lengthy Protest and Appeal Process
After a lengthy appeal process, Lilly King’s 200 breaststroke disqualification for a “non-simultaneous touch” on her first turn will stand.
2019 Worlds: US Streak of Men’s 200 IM Golds Ends at 8 as Kalisz Takes Bronze
Japan’s Daiya Seto won the event, meaning for the first time since 2001, a non-American will stand atop the men’s 200 IM podium at Worlds.
Katie Ledecky to Return to Competition for the USA in 4×200 Free Relay
After scratching the 200 free prelims and 1500 free final due to illness, the USA’s Katie Ledecky will return to competition tonight in Gwangju.
2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships: Day 5 Finals Preview
American Chase Kalisz’ pursual for the 9th-straight US world title in the 200 IM will continue while Hali Flickinger could make history in the 200 fly.
Manuel, McLaughlin, Ledecky Will Swim the 4×200 Relay Final for the USA
After scratching races due to being ill, Katie Ledecky will join the stars and stripes for the 4×200 free relay final.
USA Swimming’s Protest of Lilly King DQ Denied, Will Be Heard by Jury of Appeal
Olympian King was called for a “non-simultaneous touch” on her first turn and USA Swimming is going deep into the appeal process over it.
FINA Reportedly Threatens Bans and Revocation of Medals Over Podium Protests
FINA issued a new Code of Conduct provision prohibiting athletes from “any political, religious or discriminatory statement or behaviour.”
2019 FINA World Championships: Lilly King Disqualified in 200 Breast Prelims
American star Lilly King was disqualified in the third heat of 200 breast prelims Thursday morning at the 2019 FINA World Championships.
2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships: Day 5 Preview
Today’s morning session features prelims of the women’s 100 free, women’s and men’s 200 breast, men’s 200 back, women’s 800, and women’s 4 x 200 free relay.
2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Get hype: Kristof Milak swims the 200 fly, Caeleb Dressel swims the 100 free after going a 47.32 in prelims, and Sun Yang races for his third gold medal.
Phelps on Milak’s 200 Fly Record: ‘I Couldn’t Be Happier to See How He Did It’
“That kid’s last 100 was incredible. He put together a great 200 fly from start to finish,” Phelps told The New York Times.
Caeleb Dressel Fires Off 49.33 100 Butterfly Split in Mixed Medley Relay
Swimming in the final of the 400 mixed medley relay, Caeleb Dressel posted a 49.33 butterfly split to give the USA a slight lead going into freestyle.
Watch Finals Race Videos From Day 4 of the 2019 FINA World Championships
The biggest swim of the morning came from Kristof Milak of Hungary, who broke Michael Phelps’ 10-year-old World Record in the 200 butterfly.
North America: No Ledecky or Ruck Keeps Medal Count Low on Day 4
Night 4 of the FINA World Aquatics Championships only yielded one new medal for North American swimmers, but placed 8 in the finals tomorrow.
