*Canadian Viewers* Watch Sydney Pickrem, and Other Day 8 Races, in Budapest
Watch Sydney Pickrem’s bronze-medal performance in the women’s 400m IM, and the rest of the finals races, from Day 8 at 2017 World Championships in Budapest.
U.S. Paralympics Announces World Para Swimming Team
The US Paralympic Committee announced the US World Para Swimming team last week.
Camille Lacourt Will Miss the Adrenaline, but Not the Training
“I am going to miss the adrenaline the most. These very tense moment in the call room, when the level goes up. But I won’t miss training at all.”
Minnes Wins 5th Gold, O’Croinin Adds 2 Medals To Cap Canadian Juniors
Asia Minnes closed out the Canadian Junior Championships with five gold and six total medals.
Katinka Hosszu: “Hungary Can Definitely Be Proud”
It was a different experience being able to swim in front of her home crowd, and Katinka Hosszu said, “I am happy that a lot of kids came to the event. I hope I have impacted their life and inspire them.”
Budapest Lane Changes Hold No Explanatory Effect On Speed
It is often the case where studies are concerned that positive results get published but negative results do not.
A Look At The Stats From Budapest World Championships
Now that the World Championships in Budapest have come to a close, let’s take a look back at the numbers and see what’s interesting.
ASIA: Olympic Champ Kosuke Hagino Struggles in 400 IM Final
Though many had high hopes for the 2016 Olympic 400 IM champion, Japan’s Kosuke Hagino finished 6th in tonight’s 400 IM final at the 2017 FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
Russia, Australia Make Moves in Final Swimming Medal Table
Australia and Russia moved up to double digits to tie China for 2nd with 10 total medals.
American Steven LoBue Wins Men’s High Diving In Budapest
American Steve LoBue won the men’s 27m high diving at the World Championships.
North America: Pickrem Rebounds With 400 IM Bronze, Big Best Time
Sydney Pickrem rebounded with a 400 IM bronze after being forced to stop during the 200 IM final.
Sarah Sjöström Happy Overall, But Feels ‘Discomfort’ About 100 Free
Sjöström didn’t have a great race in the 100 free, and it cost her the gold.
Grevers: “I Think Michael (Phelps) Might Come Back”
“I think Michael might come back. After watching this meet he might get the hitch. I know he is a competitor and he might want to help out.”
Chase Kalisz on 400 IM: “Lots of Improvements I Can Make”
More improvements could mean eclipsing Phelps’ WR in this race.
Gregorio Paltrinieri Evokes Possibility of Adding Open Water Events for 2020
“Tokyo is a long way to go but I am thinking about pool and open water, both,” said Gregorio Paltrinieri after winning the men’s 1500m freestyle in Budapest.
