2019 World Championships Day 3: Ledecky Scratches 1500; Belmonte into Final
Mireia Belmonte, the silver medalist in the 1500 free at 2017 Worlds, will swim in the final of that event in Gwangju after Katie Ledecky scratches.
2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap
Adam Peaty returns for the 50 breaststroke; Ledecky and Titmus face off in the 200 free; Sun Yang and Mack Horton race the 800; Milak swims the 200 fly.
3-Time World Champion Katie Ledecky, Citing Illness, Scratches 1500 in Gwangju
Three-time world champion Katie Ledecky will not get the opportunity to defend her 1500 title in Gwangju, as she’s pulled out of the race with illness.
Major Scratches Lead to Slowest Women’s 200 FR Semis Qualifying Time Since 2007
For further context, the 1:59.18 it took to make the top 16 today is actually slower than it took to make the top 16 in prelims of US Nationals last Summer.
Seemanova Keeps Record-Breaking Roll Alive With 200 Free PB
While competing on day 3 of the 2019 World Championships, Czech teenager Barbora Seemanova fired off a new National Record in the women’s 200m freestyle.
Yan Zibei Takes Down Asian Record in 50 Breast
While no one’s likely to touch Adam Peaty’s world record any time soon, plenty of national records went down in this morning’s 50 breast prelims.
Taylor Ruck Makes 3 of Top 4 Seeds in 200 Free Scratches at World Championships
Unlike Emma McKeon and Katie Ledecky, Commonwealth Games champion Taylor Ruck was a healthy scratch from the 200 free on Tuesday.
Andrew Wilson No Shows 50 Breast Prelims At World Championships
Andrew Wilson was a no-show for his preliminary heat in the men’s 50 breaststroke after placing sixth in the 100 on day two.
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.
