Ledecky’s String of Individual Victories Ends with 200 Free Silver
Katie Ledecky received her first individual silver medal at a major international meet after losing the 200 free to world record holder Federica Pellegrini tonight at the 2017 World Championships in Budapest.
2017 World Champs Pick’em Day 4 Update, Presented by TYR
2017 FINA WORLD SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS Sunday, July 23rd – Sunday, July 30th Budapest, Hungary LCM (50m) Full Competition Schedule Meet…
Kathleen Baker Erases Natalie Coughlin’s 50 Back American Record
Baker popped a 27.48, much faster than her 27.94 from prelims.
Adam Peaty Puts Up 2nd Swim in History under 26 to Win 50 Breast
Tonight, Great Britain’s 22-year-old breaststroke titan Adam Peaty put up the second-fastest swim in history and only second-ever swim under 26 with 25.99 to defend his 2015 title in the men’s 50 breaststroke.
Gabriele Detti Sets European Record in the 800 Free with 7:40.77
Gabriele Detti has taken over his teammate Gregorio Paltrinieri’s European record in the 800 free with 7:40.77 for the gold medal tonight in Budapest.
Fabio Scozzoli Resets Italian 50 Breast Record Again In 26.91
Fabio Scozzoli reset the Italian mark twice in the 50 breast in Budapest, ultimately placing 6th in 26.91.
Gomes Moves To #2 All-Time In 50 BR, Cracks South American Record
Joao Gomes moved into #2 all-time in the men’s 50 breast with a silver medal winning time of 26.52.
Medeiros Ties 3rd Fastest Of All-Time, Breaks SA Record In 50 Back
Etiene Medeiros tied the 3rd fastest swim of all-time in the women’s 50 back semi-finals.
Georgia Davies Lowers Her Own British Record w/ 27.49 50 Back in Semis
26-year-old British swimming veteran Georgia Davies took down her own 3-year-old British record tonight in the 50 back semifinals in Budapest, swimming 27.49.
Arena Adds Madisyn Cox To Their Roster Of Elite Sponsored Athletes
Global water instinct brand arena has added Texas native and middle-distance swim sensation Madisyn Cox to its roster of elite athletes.
ASIA: Refugee Swimmer Mardini Fulfills Vow to Return to Budapest
Years ago in Budapest, Mardini and her sister slept in a train station and weren’t staying under favorable conditions. She then promised herself she would return to the city one day, but under different circumstances.
Relay Lineups: King, Dressel Surprising Additions To U.S. Mixed Medley
Caeleb Dressel will swim the mixed 400 medley relay tonight in Budapest.
Breast/IMer Hannah Womer Verbally Commits to Florida State
Hannah Womer has verbally committed to swim at Flordia State University beginning in the fall of 2018.
Xu Jiayu Says 100 Back Gold Medal Was Worth The Pain & Suffering
Shedding some tears on the podium, Chinese backstroking champion Xu Jiayu said, “I realized all the pain I suffered to get to this gold medal.”
2017 FINA World Championships: Day 4 Finals Preview
Katie Ledecky is the top seed headed into tonight’s 200 freestyle battle in Budapest.