Julie Meynen Breaks Luxembourgish Record in 100 Freestyle for 3rd Time in 2019
Julie Meynen broke her own Luxembourgish National Record in the prelims of the women’s 100 freestyle at the 2019 World Championships today in 54.44.
Farida Osman Lowers Egyptian Record in Women’s 100 Free
24-year-old Farida Osman recorded a new lifetime best and Egyptian National Record in the prelims of the women’s 100 freestyle this morning.
Kristof Milak Slaughters Phelps’ 200 Fly World Record In 1:50.73
Kristof Milak broke Michael Phelps’ 10-year-old world record in the 200 butterfly by almost eight-tenths of a second in a time of 1:50.73.
Caeleb Dressel Fires Off 49.33 100 Butterfly Split in Mixed Medley Relay
Swimming in the final of the 400 mixed medley relay, Caeleb Dressel posted a 49.33 butterfly split to give the USA a slight lead going into freestyle.
Pellegrini Wins Record Eighth Straight World Medal In 200 Free
Federica Pellegrini won a medal in the women’s 200 freestyle for a record eighth straight time and mentioned post-race this will be her last Worlds.
Edward Mildred Produces 200 Fly British Age Record For 16-Year-Olds At EYOF
Edward Mildred, seen here with Olympian James Guy, took silver in the 200m fly in Baku tonight, registering a new British Age Record in the process.
Denys Kesyl Breaks 17-Year-Old Ukrainian Record In 200 Fly Final
Denys Kesyl broke a 17-year-old Ukrainian Record in the final of the men’s 200 fly, placing fifth overall in a time of 1:54.79.
Jeremy Desplanches Breaks Swiss Record, Qualifies First For 200 IM Final
Jeremy Desplanches broke the Swiss Record in the men’s 200 IM for the seventh time, qualifying first for the final in a time of 1:56.73.
17-Year-Old Burdisso Clocks 1:54.39 2 Fly To Lower Own Italian National Record
17-year-old Federico Burdisso hit a new lifetime best and new Italian National Record in the men’s 200m fly en route to 4th place.
David Aubry Smashes French 800 Free Record By Over Four Seconds
David Aubry set a new French Record in the final of the men’s 800 freestyle, clocking a time of 7:42.08 to win the bronze medal.
Paltrinieri Breaks European Record, Moves To #6 All-Time In 800 Free
Gregorio Paltrinieri set a new European Record in the men’s 800 freestyle final, becoming the sixth man sub-7:40 in 7:39.27.
Christiansen Roars To 800 Free Silver In Norwegian, Nordic Record
Henrik Christiansen roared to a silver medal tonight in the men’s 800m free, lowering his own Norwegian and Nordic Records in the process.
China & Japan DQ’d In Mixed Medley Heats; Singapore Earns National Record
The Chinese 4x100m mixed medley relay was disqualified during day 4 prelims, as was Japan’s foursome. Singapore qualified in a new national record.
15-Year-Old Boecekler Hits 4:09.7 4Free Turkish National Record In Baku
Day of the 2019 Europan Youth Olympic Festival saw 15-year-0ld Beril Boecekler continue her assault on the Turkish National Record books.
Whittle Proves Sub-50 Was No Fluke With Another 49.97; Shanahan Hits Age Record
The teen machines of Great Britain pumped out some solid performances on night 2 of the European Youth Olympic Festival.
