World University Games

2017 World University Games: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

It’s day 3 of the Summer Universiade (also known as the World University Games) in Taipei, and tonight’s finals session schedule is loaded with big events. Olympic champ Dmitry Balandin is out for gold in the men’s 200 breast.

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2017 World University Games: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

Olympic champion Dmitriy Balandin will compete in his signature 200 breaststroke at day 3 prelims from Taipei.

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2017 World University Games: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Gregorio Paltrinieri and Mykhailo Romanchuk will renew acquaintances in the men’s 1500 after going 1-2 at the World Championships.

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2017 WUGs: Shane Ryan Leads Ireland Relay To New National Record

The Irish 4x100m freestyle relay didn’t land on the podium, but did manage to crank out a new national record on day 1 in Taipei.

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2017 World University Games: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Yui Ohashi of Japan will be hunting down gold in the 400 IM after taking the top qualifying time in the prelims.

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2017 World University Games: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

Follow along for live updates from the first preliminary session of the 2017 World University Games.

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All the Links You Need for World University Games/ Universiade 2017

The 29th World University Games (also known as Summer Universiade 2017) is about to get under way in Chinese Taipei, and we have put together all the links you will need to follow along.

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Team USA Elects DeLoof, Eastin, Held, and Licon Captains for 2017 WUGs

Ali DeLoof of University of Michigan, Ella Eastin from Stanford, NC State’s Ryan Held, and University of Texas’ Will Licon have been elected captains of Team USA for the 29th World University Games, also known as Summer Universiade 2017.

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2017 WUGs: Cameron Brodie Carries British Flag With Pride

Catch the WUGs fever by watching British flag bearer Cameron Brodie enter the Opening Ceremony.

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Japan Is Bringing Heavy Hitters Hagino, Seto, Ohashi To Taipei

Look out for Japan, who is bringing its heavy hitters into Taipei for the World University Games.

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Henrique Martins Leads 10 WUGs Swimmers For Brazil

World Championships finalist Henrique Martins will be one of 10 swimmers to represent Brazil at this summer’s World University Games in Taipei, Taiwan.

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Jay Lelliot Chasing 400m Title Defense At World University Games

He may have won gold two years ago but Jay Lelliot is not feeling the pressure as he looks to…

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2019 FINA World Championships Dates Released

The 18th FINA World Championships are set to take place in Gwanju, South Korea from July 12th-28th, 2019. The 1.4…

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Taiwan Turns Subway Cars Into Swimming Pools in Universiade Promo

After the conclusion of the World Championships next week in Budapest, Hungary, the two biggest global swimming events will be…

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Take a Sneak Peek Look at the Pool Venue for the 2017 WUGs

A couple of sneak peek photos have been released as the World University Games draw nearer.

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