Dressel Pops 49.7 Fly Split as USA Swims Fastest Textile 400 MR Ever
Dressel was once again just .04 shy of the fastest ever, which stands at a 49.72 split done by Michael Phelps in 2009.
Kalisz Erases Phelps’ Championship Record with 4:05.9 to win 400 IM
Kalisz is now the 3rd fastest performer ever behind only Ryan Lochte and World Record holder Michael Phelps.
Lilly King Sets 50 Breast World Record In 29.40
Lilly King set a new world record to win the women’s 50 breaststroke title.
Efimova Throws Down Fastest Breaststroke Leg In History: 1:04.03
Yuliya Efimova’s 1:04.03 breast leg was the fastest in history in the women’s 400 medley relay.
South America: Brazil Hits Fastest Medley Relay Since Super-Suits
They weren’t able to pull out another surprise medal, but the Brazilian men’s medley relay did come up with the nation’s fastest time since the end of the super-suit era, going 3:31.53 in the last event of the 2017 World Championships.
Manuel Breaks American Record with 23.97 for 50 Free Bronze
Manuel, who won the 100 free earlier in the meet, became the first American woman to break the 24-second barrier when she touched in 23.97 to take bronze tonight.
Sjostrom’s 55.0 Split on 400 Medley Relay Marks Fastest Ever
Sjotrom tore through the water with a 25.41 split on the first 50. She closed in 29.62 on the way to a 55.03, marking the fastest 100 fly relay split in history.
Africa: Egyptian Men Complete Sweep Of Relay Record Books
The Egyptian men broke their national 4×100 medley relay record on the final day of the 2017 World Championships, completing a sweep of all three national relay records this week.
Russian Women Break European Record To Win Medley Relay Silver
The Russian women crushed the European and Russian national records to win silver in the women’s 400 medley relay.
USA Takes Down World Record in Women’s 400 Medley Relay
Baker got the ball rolling on the backstroke split with a personal best 58.54 on the backstroke leg, marking the 5th fastest 100 back ever done by an American.
Romanchuk Becomes 4th Fastest Performer Of All-Time In Men’s 1500
Mykhailo Romanchuk unloaded a 14:37.14 1500 to become the 4th fastest performer in history.
Hosszu Nabs Gold with 4:29.3 for 400 IM Championship Record
World Record holder Katinka Hosszu put on a dominating performance in the 400 IM final at the 2017 FINA World Championships in front of the home crowd.
Sjostrom Swims 2nd Fastest 50 Free Ever, Kromowidjojo 4th All-Time
Sarah Sjostrom won her third gold of the week in the women’s 50 free, swimming the 2nd fastest time in history.
Max Litchfield Sets Commonwealth, British Records In 400 IM
Max Litchfield broke his 400 IM British record yet again in a time of 4:09.62.
Max Litchfield Breaks British 400 IM Record In Prelims
Max Litchfield broke his own British record in the 400 IM heats.
