Americans Lead Record Charge With World Mark In Mixed Free Relay
Simone Manuel anchored in 52.00 as the United States set a new world record in the mixed 400 free relay, defending their World title from 2017.
Sarah Köhler Takes Down 32-Year-Old German Record in 800 Free
Köhler shaved four seconds off her own best time and three seconds off Anke Möhring’s record from 1987.
Bluefish Breaks 13-14 Mixed 400 Medley Relay National Age Group Record
The Bluefish Swim Club has broken their 3rd National Age Group Record in a mixed-gender relay in the last 2 weeks.
Ariarne Titmus Becomes 7th Fastest 800 Free Performer With New Aussie Record
Ariarne Titmus became the 7th fastest performer all-time in the women’s 800m free en route to bronze at the 2019 World Championships.
US Water Polo’s Kaleigh Gilchrist Gets Surgery for Nightclub Collapse Injury
Gilchrist was one of four USA Water Polo players present Saturday when the second floor of nightclub Coyote Ugly collapsed in Gwangju.
Colorado Mesa University Hires Mickey Wender As Head Swim & Triathlon Coach
Unversity of Colorado Mesa has hired Mickey Wender as Head Swimming and Triathlon Coach. Wender joins CMU after 13 years at Army West Point.
Andrei Minakov Clips Own Russian Record in 100 Fly In Silver Medal Effort
17 year-old Andrei Minakov set the Russian record for the second time this week with his silver medal in the finals of the men’s 100 fly.
Kelsi Dahlia Ties American Record In 50 Fly Final
Kelsi Dahlia tied her American 50 fly record for the second time in her career, placing fourth in the World Championship final in 25.48.
Marie Wattel Breaks French Record in 50 Fly Again in Finals
Wattel has now moved up to a 3-way tie for 13th fastest performer all time.
Mixed 4×100 Free Relay Finals: Bronte in for Aussies, Apple in for USA
Bronte Campbell will join an elite Aussie sprint quartet as USA’s Zach Apple will swim with remaining 2017 title members Dressel, Comerford, and Manuel.
2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships: Day 7 Finals Preview
Americans Caeleb Dressel and Regan Smith will be featured in their follow-up swims after both of their world record performances in semifinals.
Athletes Present as Night Club Ceiling Collapses in Gwangju
Sources on the scene tell SwimSwam that Worlds athletes were present when the ceiling collapsed and that multiple injuries are suspected.
Shane Ryan Scratching 50 Back Semis To Focus On Medley Relay Lead-Off
Shane Ryan will scratch the semi-finals of the men’s 50 back in order to focus on hitting an Olympic qualifying time on the medley relay lead-off.
2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships: Day 7 Prelims Recap
The day 7 morning session will feature the prelims of the women’s 50 free, men’s 50 back, women’s 50 breast, mixed 4×100 free relay, and the men’s 1500 free.
100 Bronze Medalist Mitch Larkin Misses 50 Back Semifinals
Larkin was the only 100 back finalist who swam the 50 back this morning and didn’t qualify for semifinals
