2019 British Championships Day 6 Finals Recap
Duncan Scott has had a heck of a meet here in Glasgow, collecting gold across the 100m free and 200m IM, both in Scottish National Records and the former in a British National Record. He’ll battle James Guy in tonight’s 200m free main event.
Quotes To Conclude 2019 British Championships
Alys Thomas took home 2 wins over the course of the week in Glasgow. Here what she has to say, along with several other big winners of the week.
Mehdy Metella Crushes French Record in 100 Fly with World-leading 50.85
Marseille’s Mehdy Metella lowered his own French National Record by .19 and became the only sub-51 flyer in the world so far this season with 50.85.
Greenbank’s 1:55.89 Makes Him 3rd Fastest Brit Ever; Quickest Since 2013
While competing on the final day of the 2019 British Championships, Luke Greenbank brought the house down with a dominating performance in the men’s 200m backstroke.
Scott McLay Ties 50 Fly Scottish Record From 2006
19-year-old University of Stirling swimmer Scott McLay has been busting out some big swims at these British Swimming Championships.
Matt Richards Lowers Newly-Minted 200 Free British Age Record
16-year-old Matt Richards dropped his newly-minted 200m freestyle British Age Record for 16-year-olds from this morning another few tenths, ending his stellar British Championships with a bang.
New England Coach Carl Cederquist To Retire After 40 Years of Coaching
Coach Carl Cederquist, a 40 year swim coach of the New England area, has just announced that he will be retiring from coaching.
Steve Neale to Retire After Serving 35 Years As Head Coach of Hart HS
After a coaching career that has spanned nearly 50 years, Hart High School head coach Steve Neal will retire at the end of the 2019 season.
Adair Sand Switches Verbal Commitment to USC Trojans for 2020
Sand, a sprinter from Bolles School Sharks, had initially announced a verbal commitment to the Arizona State Sun Devils.
2019 French Elite Nationals: Day 6 Finals Live Recap
As the French wrap up their Elite Nationals, Jeremy Stravius, Marie Wattel, and Mehdy Metella are among the athletes already qualified for the 2019 World Championships team.
Gomes Jr, Lima Pass Peaty in 50 BR 2019 Ranks; Fratus Hits No. 5 50 FR
Gomes Jr. and Jhennifer Conceição Alves hit South American records in prelims of the men’s and women’s 50 breast, respectively.
Wisconsin Picks Up Huge Verbal Commitment from #6 Phoebe Bacon for 2020
Bacon, the 2018 Winter Nationals runner-up in the 100 back, is also the second-fastest girl in 15-16 history in the event in long course.
McTernan Adds 2 More Golds at Australian Age Championships
St Hilda’s Madeleine McTernan (S14) continues to dominate the 2019 Hancock Prospecting Australian Age Swimming Championships, claiming two more gold medals on Sunday afternoon – taking her tally to four in total.
Scott & Guy Face-Off in 200 Free for the Closing Day of British Champs
British record-holders Duncan Scott and James Guy will face-off in the coveted 200 free in the last finals session of the British championships.
2019 French Elite Nationals: Mathilde Cini Ops out of 200 Back on Day 6
Mathilde Cini will not defend her national title in the 200 back at 2019 French Elite Nationals.
