17-Year-Old Regan Smith Shatters Missy Franklin’s 200 Back World Record
17-year-old American Regan Smith dropped almost another 3 seconds, breaking the 2012 World Record held by Missy Franklin.
Watch Simone Manuel Defend her World Title, Crack American Record
Manuel flipped under World Record pace in 24.81 and held her lead over the final 50 meters, posting a new American Record of 52.04
Watch Day 6 Finals Race Videos From the 2019 FINA World Championships
Day 6 of the 2019 FINA World Champs saw 3 World Records: Caeleb Dresel, 100 fly (49.50); Regan Smith, 200 back (2:03.35); Anton Chupkov, 200 breast (2:06.12)
2019 World Championships: Pancake Hot Take – Day 6 Finals
Day 6 of the 2019 World Championships gave me everything I wanted out of a world champs session… and then some. That’s why I’m giving Day 6…
Caeleb Dressel Breaks Phelps’ Elusive 100 Butterfly World Record in 49.50
American sprint star Caeleb Dressel broke his first individual long course World Record in the 100 butterfly, with a time of 49.50.
Ryan Lochte Receives ‘Exemption’ to Race 200 Free at US Nationals
Lochte’s suspension began before the qualifying for US Nationals, but USA Swimming says the sanction didn’t involve forfeiture of results.
Lilly King Admits 200 Breast DQ Call Was Correct: ‘I Definitely Did It’
After the lengthy protest and review process to look into her 200 breast DQ, King admitted that the officials made the right call.
Michael Phelps Congratulates Dressel on 49.50 100 Fly WR: ‘#welldeserved’
Phelps added after, “Swimming super fast this week! Finish strong!”
Dive Coach Kevin McElheney Suspended By U.S. Center For SafeSport
Cincinnati Diving Academy head coach Kevin McElheney of Hebron, Kentucky has been suspended by the U.S. Center for SafeSport and USA Diving.
Ariana Kukors Smith Drops Suit Against Mark Schubert; Other Defendants Remain
Ariana Kukors Smith has settled her civil lawsuit against former USA Swimming national team director Mark Schubert, but the other defendants remain.
Missy Franklin on Smith WR: ‘One of the Most Amazing Swims I’ve Ever Seen’
Franklin took to social media to congratulate Smith on breaking her seven-year-old record –– her last remaining in the books.
2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships: Day 6 Finals Preview
Both Caeleb Dressel and Sarah Sjostrom will have two swims this evening as they aim towards multiple world titles.
2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships: Day 6 Prelims Live Recap
Day 6 prelims include the men’s 100 fly, women’s 200 back, men’s 50 free, women’s 50 fly, women’s 800 freestyle, and men’s 4 x 200 free relay.
2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships: Day 6 Preview
This morning’s prelims session will feature the men’s 100 fly, women’s 200 back, men’s 50 free, women’s 50 fly, women’s 800 free, and men’s 800 free relay.
2019 FINA World Championships: Day 5 Finals Live Recap
Team USA’s Chase Kalisz swims his first individual final of the meet tonight as he competes for back-to-back 200 IM titles.
