Pellegrini, Detti, Paltrinieri Help Italy Surge To Top Tier Of Medals
Medaling in the women’s 200m free event for the 7th consecutive World Championships, Italian ace Federica Pellegrini helped rocket her nation of Italy from 12th yesterday to 4th in the overall swimming medal standings.
Federica Pellegrini Medals for 7 Straight World Champs in 200 Free
Italy’s Federica Pellegrini raced past the field, including Katie Ledecky, to win gold in the 200 free.
2017 Worlds: Mixed Medley Relay Record Goes Down Again in Finals
Matt Grevers led off the mixed medley relay, as the USA broke the world record for the same time today at the 2017 World Championships.
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.
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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.
