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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
USA Swimming Added As Defendants In Lawsuit Against Stockton Swim Club
USA Swimming is now a defendant in an updated filing of the civil lawsuit against a Stockton, CA swim club over alleged sexual abuse of a 13-year-old.
Jeremy Anderson Removed From SafeSport Database After Death, 18-Year-Old Added
Jeremy Anderson, who died last month, has been removed from the SafeSport database. Meanwhile an 18-year-old athlete has been added with interim restrictions.
2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships: Day 2 Finals Race Videos
Though the session went by without a new World Record, night two of finals in Gwangju was thrilling. Winners include Peaty, MacNeil, Dressel, and Hosszu.
2019 World Championships: Pancake Hot Take – Day 2 Finals
While Day 2 saw 2 championship records go down, I’m basing ratings off of times posted and how they compare to world records, so I give Day 2 of finals…
NORTH AMERICA: MacNeil Stuns, Dressel Dominates – But US Fades in Longer Events
Day two of Worlds saw some serious highs for North Americans, but also highlighted a trend we’re seeing so far in the United States’ swims.
USA and Australia Tied Atop Medal Table After Day 2
The USA got a gold from Caeleb Dressel in the 50 fly, while Australia’s total was boosted by Emma McKeon earning bronze in the 100 fly.
2019 FINA World Championships: Day 2 Finals Preview
Adam Peaty, Sarah Sjostrom, and Katinka Hosszu will all be chasing down repeat world titles in their respective events.
2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
Day 2 prelims of the 2019 FINA World Championships features: the women’s and men’s 100 backstroke, women’s 100 breast, men’s 200 free, and women’s 1500.
