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America Clinches Mixed Medley Gold In New World Junior Record

Joshua Matheny (above) split 59.3 on the breaststroke leg of the American mixed medley as they won gold and broke the World Junior Record.

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2019 World Junior Championships: Pancake Hot Take – Day 2 Finals

With 9 finals races tonight, I thought there would be more fast swimming. However, the session ended with a world junior record, so I have to give Day 2…

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Gerasimenko’s 59.97 Overtakes Chupkov’s Russian Age Record For 100 Breast

Vladislav Gerasimenko dipped under the minute barrier in the men’s 100m breaststroke for the very first time, taking World Junior Championships gold.

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Ever Wonder Why Swim Parkas are Only Available in Unisex Styling?

WOTTER is about making choices available that celebrate and validate female swimmers. This is not “Pink It and Shrink It.”

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Aussie Lani Pallister Blasts 8:22.49 800 Free World Junior C’ships Record

Lani Pallister became the 3rd fastest Australian ever with her 800m free World Junior Championships Record time tonight that gave the 17-year-old gold.

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Matheny Takes World Junior C’ships Silver In New 100 Breast NAG Of 1:00.17

Josh Matheny powered his way to the silver medal in the men’s 100m breast at the World Junior Championships tonight, lowering his newly-minted NAG as well.

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Cusinato Ilaria: “I Can’t Leave Anything Behind,” That’s why I chose Shane

Ilaria Cusinato: “I Can’t Leave Anything Behind”. That’s why I chose Shane. The Italian IMer talks about some details of this choice

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Van Der Merwe Clocks 50m Breast Age Record, Becomes 7th Fastest Briton Ever

16-year-old Kayle Van Der Merwe became Britain’s 7th fastest 50m breaststroker ever with her 30.91 silver medal-worthy swim tonight in Budapest.

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Tomac Lowers Own French Age Record For 17-Year-Olds With 54.17 100 Back

Mewen Tomac of France lowered his own Age Record in the 100m back en route to 4th place at the World Junior Championships in Budapest.

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Italy’s Ceccon Knocks Down World Junior C’ships Record With 53.46 100 Back

18-year-old Thomas Ceccon is the king of the men’s 100m backstroke, winning the World Junior Championships title in a new meet record of 53.46.

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2019 FINA World Juniors Day 2 Finals: 11 events, 0 scratches

Carson Foster has a tough double on Wednesday night in Budapest, swimming in finals of the 200 free and 200 IM.

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Natsumi Sakai Takes Double Gold At Japan High School C’ships

At the Japanese High School Championships this week, Rio Olympian Natsumi Sakai took home gold medals in the women’s 100m and 200m back.

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2019 World Junior Championships: Day 2 Finals Preview

Italian Thomas Ceccon will contend for the men’s 100 back title after setting the championship record in the heats.

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2019 World Junior Championships: Day 2 Prelims Recap

Carson Foster completed an impressive double during day two prelims with swims in the men’s 200 IM and 200 free, qualifying first and second overall.

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Sabitova, Cohen Groumi Scratch Prelims Events on Day 2 at 2019 World Juniors

One swimmer who has not scratched his prelims events is Gianluca Urlando who is entered in the 100 fly and 200 free on Wednesday.

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