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2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

The session includes a 200 fly swim-off, the prelims of the women’s 50 back, men’s 100 free, men’s 200 IM, women’s 200 fly, and the mixed 400 medley relay.

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Caeleb Dressel Scares American Record with 47.3 in 100 Free Prelims

Though he wasn’t able to match his 2017 speed on the 400 free relay on night one, the USA’s Caeleb Dressel looks like his freestyle is in top form.

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UPDATE: Katie Ledecky Still Resting, Has Not Yet Gotten Back Into the Water

“Katie woke up this morning not feeling any better,” said a USA Swimming spokesperson this morning in Gwangju about world record-holder Katie Ledecky.

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2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Without Ledecky, McKeon, or Ruck, the women’s 200 freestyle is wide open. Baker and Masse reunite in the 100 back; the women’s 1500 will have a new champion.

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2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships: Day 4 Preview

Day 4 gets underway in Gwangju with prelims of the women’s 50 backstroke, men’s 100 free, men’s 200 IM, women’s 200 fly, and the mixed 4 x 100 medley relay.

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Eastern Michigan Head Coach Peter Linn Retires After 31 Seasons

Linn, who took over the men’s program in 1988 and the women’s in 2004, announced his retirement in an email to the team.

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Olympic Champion Ryan Lochte’s 14-Month Suspension Lifts Wednesday

Lochte could time trial an event between July 24 and 28 to qualify for Summer Nationals next week but it’s not necessary to make the 2019-2020 National Team.

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Watch Day 3 Finals Race Videos From the 2019 FINA World Championship

Check out the videos for the finals of the men’s 200 freestyle, women’s 1500, men’s 100 backstroke, women’s 100 backstroke, and women’s 100 breaststroke.

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2019 World Championships: Pancake Hot Take – Day 3 Finals

In terms of times posted, Day 3 was the slowest day of racing as a whole that we’ve seen at these world champs yet. So, I have to give Day 3 finals…

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NORTH AMERICA: Women’s 100 Breast, Back Strong Points Amid Rollercoaster Day 3

North American women took four of the top six spots in the 100 back final Tuesday, but not in the order you’d quite expect.

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2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

Adam Peaty returns for the 50 breaststroke; Ledecky and Titmus face off in the 200 free; Sun Yang and Mack Horton race the 800; Milak swims the 200 fly.

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3-Time World Champion Katie Ledecky, Citing Illness, Scratches 1500 in Gwangju

Three-time world champion Katie Ledecky will not get the opportunity to defend her 1500 title in Gwangju, as she’s pulled out of the race with illness.

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Andrew Wilson No Shows 50 Breast Prelims At World Championships

Andrew Wilson was a no-show for his preliminary heat in the men’s 50 breaststroke after placing sixth in the 100 on day two.

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2019 FINA World Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Great Britain’s Adam Peaty made history last night as the first man to ever break 57 in the 100 breast semis. Tonight, he may lower his World Record further.

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2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships: Day 3 Preview

For the second day in a row, no relays will be raced, though fans will get a preview of the women’s 800 free relay through the women’s 200 freestyle prelims.

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