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.
MacNeil Shocks Sjostrom, Becomes #2 Performer Of All-Time In 100 Fly
Canadian Maggie MacNeil shocked Sarah Sjostrom to win gold in the women’s 100 fly, becoming the #2 performer of all-time in 55.83.
Jeremy Anderson Removed From SafeSport Database After Death, 18-Year-Old Added
Jeremy Anderson, who died last month, has been removed from the SafeSport database. Meanwhile an 18-year-old athlete has been added with interim restrictions.
FINA World Championships Day 1 and 2 Photo Vault
Here’s a collection of photos by Rafael Domeyko from Day 1 and 2 of the FINA World Aquatics Championships in Gwangju, Korea.
Grace Cooper Swims 25.16 50 Free on Last Day of Minneapolis Sectional
The swim puts Cooper 7th all-time for 15-16 girls nationally.
2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships: Day 2 Finals Race Videos
Though the session went by without a new World Record, night two of finals in Gwangju was thrilling. Winners include Peaty, MacNeil, Dressel, and Hosszu.
Croatia’s Grgic, Britain’s Shanahan Take First Golds Of EYOF
Katie Shanahan of Great Britain took the first swimming gold medal for the women, hitting a 400m IM Met Record, at the 2019 EYOF in Baku, Azerbaijan.
SwimSwam Pulse: Ledecky (39%), Titmus (21%) Lead 200 Free Winner’s Poll
Katie Ledecky led our poll by a wide margin early, but votes for Ariarne Titmus picked up force after Sunday’s upset of Ledecky in the 400 free.
2019 World Championships: Pancake Hot Take – Day 2 Finals
While Day 2 saw 2 championship records go down, I’m basing ratings off of times posted and how they compare to world records, so I give Day 2 of finals…
Bruni, Rasovszky Win Marathon World Series Event Within A Week of Worlds 10Ks
Within a week of 2019 Worlds, Italy’s Rachele Bruni and Hungary’s Kristof Rasovszky won the Lac St. Jean stop of the Marathon World Series.
SOUTH AMERICA: Only Brazil Has Advanced Beyond Heats At 2019 Worlds So Far
So far, Brazil is the only South American nation to advance a swimmer past prelims at 2019 Worlds. We find the best non-Brazil threats over the next few days.
NORTH AMERICA: MacNeil Stuns, Dressel Dominates – But US Fades in Longer Events
Day two of Worlds saw some serious highs for North Americans, but also highlighted a trend we’re seeing so far in the United States’ swims.
USA and Australia Tied Atop Medal Table After Day 2
The USA got a gold from Caeleb Dressel in the 50 fly, while Australia’s total was boosted by Emma McKeon earning bronze in the 100 fly.
Japan’s Record Holder Yui Ohashi Disqualified In Women’s 200 IM
Japanese medal hopeful in the 200m IM, Yui Ohashi, was disqualified in the event tonight in Gwangju, rendering her unable to upgrade her silver from 2017.
