Watch Day 5 Race Videos From the 2019 FINA World Championships
Winners include: Daiya Seto, 200 IM; Olivia Smoliga, 50 back; Caeleb Dressel, 100 free; Boglarka Kapas, 200 fly; and Australia, women’s 4 x 200 free relay.
2019 World Championships: Pancake Hot Take – Day 5 Finals
The facts are that 2 teams broke 1 world record, 1 guy tied another world record, and 1 guy almost broke ANOTHER world record. I’ve got to give Day 5…
Olympic Achievement: Counsilman-Hunsaker Teams with Myrtha for U.S. Trials Pool
Counsilman Hunsaker, Myrtha Pools, and USA Swimming collaborated on the design for the U.S. Olympic Trials training, warmup and competition pools in Omaha.
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Manufacturer: Worlds Backstroke Ledges Designed as ‘Assist,’ Not ‘Platform’
Worlds backstroke ledge manufacturer Myrtha Pools is working with Omega to improve the design in light of issues early in the meet.
US Women’s 800 Free Relay Breaks American Record in Silver Medal Swim
Simone Manuel (above) led off in a lifetime best, and her Stanford teammate Katie Ledecky had a big bounce-back swim as the Americans broke a National Record.
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.
