Dressel Pops 49.7 Fly Split as USA Swims Fastest Textile 400 MR Ever
Dressel was once again just .04 shy of the fastest ever, which stands at a 49.72 split done by Michael Phelps in 2009.
Race Video: USA Men Close Out Budapest with 4x100m Medley Relay Gold
Watch the American men win the 4x100m medley relay in Budapest, as well as insane splits from Adam Peaty of the UK (breast), Vlad Morozov of Russia (free), and Dominik Kozma of Hungary (free).
Watch Chase Kalisz Erase Phelps’ 400m IM Meet Record in Budapest (Race Video)
Watch Chase Kalisz down Michael Phelps’ 2007 championship record in the 400 IM, and win the first U.S. gold medal in the event since Ryan Lochte’s in Shanghai in 2011.
Race Video: Sarah Sjöström Clocks 23.69 to Win 50 Free in Budapest
Sweden’s Sarah Sjöström now owns five of the top ten 50m free performances in history. Watch her blazing 23.69 in the final of the event at the 2017 World Championships in Budapest.
*UK Viewers* Men’s 400 Medley Relay, Other Races from Budapest
Great Britain took home the silver medal in the men’s 4x100m medley relay in Budapest.
Watch USA Women Eclipse WR in 4×100 Medley Relay (Race Video)
Kathleen Baker, Lilly King, Kelsi Worrell, and Simone Manuel combined for a U.S. gold medal and world record in the 4x100m medley relay in the last event at the 2017 World Championships in Budapest.
Katinka Hosszu Breaks CR, Wins 400 IM in Front of Adoring Budapest Crowd (Race Video)
The only thing better than watching Katinka Hosszu destroy the field in the 400 IM final was listening to the crowd cheer her on.
*Canadian Viewers* Watch Sydney Pickrem, and Other Day 8 Races, in Budapest
Watch Sydney Pickrem’s bronze-medal performance in the women’s 400m IM, and the rest of the finals races, from Day 8 at 2017 World Championships in Budapest.
Russia, Australia Make Moves in Final Swimming Medal Table
Australia and Russia moved up to double digits to tie China for 2nd with 10 total medals.
North America: Pickrem Rebounds With 400 IM Bronze, Big Best Time
Sydney Pickrem rebounded with a 400 IM bronze after being forced to stop during the 200 IM final.
Grevers: “I Think Michael (Phelps) Might Come Back”
“I think Michael might come back. After watching this meet he might get the hitch. I know he is a competitor and he might want to help out.”
Kalisz Erases Phelps’ Championship Record with 4:05.9 to win 400 IM
Kalisz is now the 3rd fastest performer ever behind only Ryan Lochte and World Record holder Michael Phelps.
Manuel Breaks American Record with 23.97 for 50 Free Bronze
Manuel, who won the 100 free earlier in the meet, became the first American woman to break the 24-second barrier when she touched in 23.97 to take bronze tonight.
Sjostrom’s 55.0 Split on 400 Medley Relay Marks Fastest Ever
Sjotrom tore through the water with a 25.41 split on the first 50. She closed in 29.62 on the way to a 55.03, marking the fastest 100 fly relay split in history.
USA Takes Down World Record in Women’s 400 Medley Relay
Baker got the ball rolling on the backstroke split with a personal best 58.54 on the backstroke leg, marking the 5th fastest 100 back ever done by an American.
