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Caeleb Dressel Cracks American Record, World Championship Record in 50 Fly

Dressel stepped up for the 50 fly semifinals, clocking in at 22.57 to break the American Record and Championship Record.

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Watch Day 1 Finals Race Videos From the 2019 FINA World Championships

Watch Sun Yang defend his title in the 400 freestyle, Ariarne Titmus dethrone Katie Ledecky, and Adam Peaty’s 56.88 World Record in the 100 breaststroke!

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Manuel’s 51.9 Anchors USA to New American Record in Gwangju

The American women made history on night 1 of the 2019 FINA World Championships as the quartet took down the American Record en route to a silver medal.

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Zach Apple Scorches 46.8 Split as USA Swims Fastest Textile 400 FR Relay Ever

The Americans’ 3rd leg man really brought the thunder. Zach Apple pulled the Americans further ahead with a huge 46.86 split.

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British Men’s 4×100 Free Relay Goes From Non-Entrant In 2017 To 5th In 2019

Great Britain didn’t even field a men’s 4x100m free relay back in 2017, but Duncan Scott, James Guy, Scott McLay and Ben Proud showed up tonight.

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13-Year-Old Lucy Thomas Earns Trials in 100 Breast at Minneapolis Sectionals

During the third day of the Minneapolis Sectionals, 13-year-old Lucy Thomas earned her first Trials cut in the 100 breast and climbs up the rankings.

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South African Women Take Step In Right Direction In 400 Free Relay

The South African women set a new Continental Record in the 400 freestyle relay on the opening day of the 2019 World Championships.

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2019 Speedo/World Championships Pick ‘Em Contest: Day 1 Standings

Think Australian teenager Ariarne Titmus killed your pick ’em? You’re not alone. Only 3% of entries correctly picked her to beat Katie Ledecky in the 400 free

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South America: Brazilian Men’s Team Takes A Big Hit Without Gabriel Santos

Without sprinter Gabriel Santos, the Brazilian men have taken a huge hit with minimal medal opportunities within reach.

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Canadian Women’s 400 Free Relay Record A Statement On Day 1 In Gwangju

A pair of 52-second splits in the women’s 400 free relay signal a return to top form for Penny Oleksiak, who helped Canada win bronze on day 1 in Gwangju.

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2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships: Australians Lead Day 1 Medal Table

The early medal table highlights the intense battles of day 1, and also previews rivalries fans will get to see play out for the remainder of the meet.

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2019 World Championships: Pancake Hot Take – Day 1 Finals

While Day 1 of racing wasn’t a firework show every single race, it certainly didn’t disappoint, with multiple championship records and a world record to boot

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Spanish Swimmer Goes Missing For One Week

Spanish swimmer Yago de la Puente has now been missing for one week. De la Puente went missing on July 14th, while attending the International Celtic…

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Australia, Greece, Germany, Spain Make Men’s Water Polo Quarters at Worlds

Australia, Greece, Germany and Spain will round out the quarterfinals field for men’s water polo at the World Championships after playoff wins on Sunday.

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ASIA: Ye Shiwen Re-Emerges as Medal Contender in 200 IM

If she reaches the podium, this would be her first major international medal since she won her Olympic 200 IM and 400 IM golds in 2012.

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