17-Year-Old Regan Smith Shatters Missy Franklin’s 200 Back World Record
17-year-old American Regan Smith dropped almost another 3 seconds, breaking the 2012 World Record held by Missy Franklin.
Shioura Marks Japan’s First 50 Free World C’ships Finalist Since 2001
27-year-old Shinri Shioura of Japan made the men’s 50m free final in Gwangju, becoming the first man from his nation to final in the event since 2001.
Watch Simone Manuel Defend her World Title, Crack American Record
Manuel flipped under World Record pace in 24.81 and held her lead over the final 50 meters, posting a new American Record of 52.04
Watch Day 6 Finals Race Videos From the 2019 FINA World Championships
Day 6 of the 2019 FINA World Champs saw 3 World Records: Caeleb Dresel, 100 fly (49.50); Regan Smith, 200 back (2:03.35); Anton Chupkov, 200 breast (2:06.12)
SEC Freshman of the Year Olivia Carter Adds Name to NCAA Transfer Database
SEC Freshman Swimmer of the Year Olivia Carter has added her name to the NCAA transfer database, signaling her intention to leave the University of Georgia.
2019 World Championships: Pancake Hot Take – Day 6 Finals
Day 6 of the 2019 World Championships gave me everything I wanted out of a world champs session… and then some. That’s why I’m giving Day 6…
Michalski Tabbed as Head Coach for Gannon Swimming & Diving
Already with a track record as a collegiate head coach, Jacqueline Michalski has been named Gannon’s next head men’s and women’s swimming and diving coach.
Simone Manuel Upsets for 100 Free Gold from Lane One in American Record Time
Simone Manuel clocked a winning time of 52.04 tonight in the 100 free, taking the 100 free American record closer to 51-second territory.
Caeleb Dressel Breaks Phelps’ Elusive 100 Butterfly World Record in 49.50
American sprint star Caeleb Dressel broke his first individual long course World Record in the 100 butterfly, with a time of 49.50.
Ryan Lochte Receives ‘Exemption’ to Race 200 Free at US Nationals
Lochte’s suspension began before the qualifying for US Nationals, but USA Swimming says the sanction didn’t involve forfeiture of results.
Anton Chupkov Smashes 200 Breast World Record In 2:06.12
Anton Chupkov stormed home to overtake Australian Matthew Wilson and win the men’s 200 breast World title in a world record of 2:06.12.
Lilly King Admits 200 Breast DQ Call Was Correct: ‘I Definitely Did It’
After the lengthy protest and review process to look into her 200 breast DQ, King admitted that the officials made the right call.
Taylor Ruck Scratches 50 Free On Day 7 Prelims of Worlds
Canada’s Taylor Ruck has scratched out of heats of the 50 free on day 7 prelims at the 2019 World Championships, per heat sheets.
Buck, Fotherby & Rathwell Claim Second Wins On Day 2 Of Canadian Juniors
Regan Rathwell, Carter Buck and Justin Fotherby all picked up their second win of the competition on day 2 of Canadian Juniors in Calgary.
Michael Phelps Congratulates Dressel on 49.50 100 Fly WR: ‘#welldeserved’
Phelps added after, “Swimming super fast this week! Finish strong!”
