Australia’s Emma McKeon Also Drops 200 Free at World Championships
Just minutes after Katie Ledecky withdrew from the 200 free, so did her co-silver medalist from the 2017 World Championships Emma McKeon.
Katie Ledecky Withdraws From 200 Free In Gwangju; 1500 Status Pending
Katie Ledecky uncharacteristically withdraws from an event, the women’s 200m freestyle on day 3 of the 2019 World Championships, citing illness.
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 Speedo/World Championships Pick ‘Em Contest: Day 2 Results
Not a single entry chose Maggie McNeil (above, red outfit) to win the women’s 100 fly, while every entry chose Adam Peaty to win the men’s 100 breaststroke.
Aquatic Team of Mecklenburg Clocks 15-16, 15-18 Mixed 200 Free Relay Records
On Sunday, the Aquatic Team of Mecklenburg became the first to crack the announced 15-16 200 free relay benchmark of 1:41.68.
Dolfin Swim of the Week: MacNeil Earns Major Upset With 58-to-57-to-55 Season
Before yesterday, Maggie MacNeil didn’t even have her own Wikipedia page. The 19-year-old is now the second-fastest 100 flyer in history and a world champion.
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.
Nate Harding Tabbed as Assistant Swim Coach at Redlands
The University of Redlands welcomes Nate Harding to Bulldog Athletics as a full-time assistant coach for the men’s and women’s swimming teams.
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.
World Champs Social Media Roundup: Lochte Predicts Dressel 100 Fly WR
The 2nd day of swimming at the 2019 FINA World Championships is in the books, and with it came lots of memorable moments.
FINA Sends ‘Warning Letter’ to Mack Horton Over Podium Protest
The FINA Executive convened Monday and sent a letter to Mack Horton and Swimming Australia regarding his podium protest of Sun Yang.
Dressel Puts Up #2 Swim Of All-Time To Win Men’s 50 Fly In 22.35
Caeleb Dressel produced the second-fastest swim in history in the final of the men’s 50 fly, winning gold in a time of 22.35.
Titmus’ Coach Boxall Predicts Ledecky Will Be A ‘Caged Tiger’ After 400 Defeat
Ariarne Titmus’ coach Dean Boxall has no illusions in thinking Katie Ledecky isn’t brewing something powerful after losing the 400m free on night 1.
2019 World Championships: Norway’s Tomoe Hvas Scratches 200 Fly on Day 3
Tomoe Hvas, the Norwegian national record-holder in the 200 butterfly, has scratched out of prelims of that event on Day 3 of 2019 FINA World Championships.
Hannah Bach Swims 3rd-Fastest US 18&U 50 BR to Close Cleveland Sectionals
18-year-old Hannah Bach swam the 3rd-fastest 50 breast for all US swimmers 18&U to close out the Cleveland Sectionals meet.
