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.
Kenderesi Edges Ivanov In 200 Fly Swim-Off; Both Come Home In 28
Tamas Kenderesi out-touched Antani Ivanov in the men’s 200 fly semi-final swim-off to make his way into the final in a time of 1:59.39.
Despite Suit Tear, Olivia Smoliga Hits 27.96 to Sail Through 50 Back Prelims
Shortly before heat three of five in the women’s 50 back, it was evident that Smoliga had a rip in her right shoulder strap of her suit.
Day 4 Relay Lineups: U.S., Australia Use ‘B’ Squads in Mixed Medley Prelims
Mallory Comerford will swim the freestyle leg for the United States on the prelims of the mixed 400 medley relay.
What SHOULD the Mixed Medley Relays do in Finals?
We have compiled a list of the fastest relay orders for the major medal contenders in the mixed medley relay.
British Summer C’ships: Hannah Miley Puts Up Fastest 400 IM Since Surgery
3-time Olympian Hannah Miley is returning to form since undergoing ankle surgery late last year, taking the women’s 4IM in Glasgow.
Jaimie Monahan, Cameron Bellamy Headline 2019 Barbados Open Water Festival
Jaimie Monahan and Cameron Bellamy, both superstars of the open water swimming world will attend the 8th annual Barbados Open Water Festival in November.
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.
FINA Issues Warnings to Sun Yang and Duncan Scott Following Podium Interaction
FINA is sending warnings to both Sun Yang and Duncan Scott following Scott’s protest of the gold medalist, and a subsequent confrontation.
2019 World Championships: USA Is Actually Doing Better in 2019 Than in 2015
In spite of a lot of handwringing from fans of Team USA, the United States is doing better at the 2019 FINA World Championships than they did in 2015.
2019 Speedo/World Championships Pick ‘Em Contest: Day 3 Results
Duncan Scott and Sun Yang aren’t quite yet. Read until the end. True swim nerds won’t regret it.
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.
SS HYPE MACHINE: Kristof Milak’s Charge to the Phelps’ 200 Fly World Record
After posting a 1:52.9 in the semifinals of the 200 fly, Hungarian Kristof Milak is slowly moving towards breaking the 2009 supersuit world record.
Hannah Saiz Named Head Coach at St. Norbert College
St. Norbert College has named Hannah Saiz its men’s and women’s swimming and diving coach. Saiz was the 2013 NCAA DIvision III champion in the 200 fly.
2019 World Championships: Ilaria Bianchi Drops 200 Fly on Day 4 Prelims
29-year-old Italian butterflyer Ilaria Bianchi has dropped out of heats of the women’s 200 butterfly on Tuesday morning in Gwangju.
