3-Time World Champion Katie Ledecky, Citing Illness, Scratches 1500 in Gwangju
Three-time world champion Katie Ledecky will not get the opportunity to defend her 1500 title in Gwangju, as she’s pulled out of the race with illness.
Pellegrini Nei 200-Detti E Greg 800Sl-Tutti Gli Italiani Superano Le Batterie
Mondiali FINA Gwangju: Le batterie del Giorno 3 sorridono agli italiani. Passano alle semifinali e finali tutti gli azzurri in gara questa mattina
Katie Ledecky Rinuncia Ai 1500 Metri Stile Libero Per Motivi Di Salute
Katie Ledecky non ci sarà ai blocchi di partenza della finale dei 1500 metri stile libero femminili per problemi di salute
Major Scratches Lead to Slowest Women’s 200 FR Semis Qualifying Time Since 2007
For further context, the 1:59.18 it took to make the top 16 today is actually slower than it took to make the top 16 in prelims of US Nationals last Summer.
Seemanova Keeps Record-Breaking Roll Alive With 200 Free PB
While competing on day 3 of the 2019 World Championships, Czech teenager Barbora Seemanova fired off a new National Record in the women’s 200m freestyle.
Yan Zibei Takes Down Asian Record in 50 Breast
While no one’s likely to touch Adam Peaty’s world record any time soon, plenty of national records went down in this morning’s 50 breast prelims.
Taylor Ruck Makes 3 of Top 4 Seeds in 200 Free Scratches at World Championships
Unlike Emma McKeon and Katie Ledecky, Commonwealth Games champion Taylor Ruck was a healthy scratch from the 200 free on Tuesday.
Andrew Wilson No Shows 50 Breast Prelims At World Championships
Andrew Wilson was a no-show for his preliminary heat in the men’s 50 breaststroke after placing sixth in the 100 on day two.
Australia’s Emma McKeon Also Drops 200 Free at World Championships
Just minutes after Katie Ledecky withdrew from the 200 free, so did her co-silver medalist from the 2017 World Championships Emma McKeon.
Mondiali Gwangju: Katie Ledecky Si RItira Dai 200 Stile Per Motivi Medici
La stella americana Katie Ledecky ha annunciato il ritiro dalla gara dei 200 metri stile libero femminili per motivi di salute.
El maravilloso gesto de las medallistas del 100 mariposa hacia Rikako Ikee
La canadiense Maggie MacNeil ha destronado a Sarah Sjostrom en el 100 mariposa. En el podio, han mostrado su solidaridad con Rikako Ikee, que sufre leucemia.
Katie Ledecky Withdraws From 200 Free In Gwangju; 1500 Status Pending
Katie Ledecky uncharacteristically withdraws from an event, the women’s 200m freestyle on day 3 of the 2019 World Championships, citing illness.
2019 FINA World Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
Great Britain’s Adam Peaty made history last night as the first man to ever break 57 in the 100 breast semis. Tonight, he may lower his World Record further.
2019 Speedo/World Championships Pick ‘Em Contest: Day 2 Results
Not a single entry chose Maggie McNeil (above, red outfit) to win the women’s 100 fly, while every entry chose Adam Peaty to win the men’s 100 breaststroke.
Aquatic Team of Mecklenburg Clocks 15-16, 15-18 Mixed 200 Free Relay Records
On Sunday, the Aquatic Team of Mecklenburg became the first to crack the announced 15-16 200 free relay benchmark of 1:41.68.
