The Powerlist

Day 1 United States Report: Ledecky Breaks American Record; Takes Another Step in Development

Katie Ledecky’s swim stood out as the top story for the Americans, even with the exciting finish of the women’s 400 free relay. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)

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USA Women Smashes 4×100 American Record in Finals

Missy Franklin, Megan Romano and Shannon Vreeland celebrate their win and new American Record in the women’s 4×100 free relay (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)

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Oceania Report, Day 1, Campbell Leads Off In Australian Record, Shows Leadership to Devastated Coutts

Cate Campbell not only was apart of two record breaking swims, she showed incredible leadership to Alicia Coutts, who was devastated after being touched out at the finish, during her post race interview. (Cate Campbell and Bronte Campbell Hugging – Photo courtesy of Swimming Australia / Delly Carr)

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Men’s High Dive: Duque Leads After Round Two

This diving (high dive) footage from the 2013 FINA World Championships is courtesy of swimswam partner Universal Sports Network. (Image courtesy of FINA)

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Men’s High Dive: Paredes Third After Round Two

This diving (high dive) footage from the 2013 FINA World Championships is courtesy of swimswam partner Universal Sports Network. (Image courtesy of FINA)

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Men’s High Dive: Silchenko Second After Round Two – Video

This diving (high dive) footage from the 2013 FINA World Championships is courtesy of swimswam partner Universal Sports Network. (Image courtesy of FINA)

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Men’s High Dive: American Lobue Sixth After Round Two – Video

This diving (high dive) footage is courtesy of swimswam partner Universal Sports Network. (Image Courtesy of FINA)

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Asian Report – Day 1 – Peng Wu from China sets new Asian Record in the Men’s 50 Butterfly

Peng Wu was one of the five Asian swimmers to set new Asian Records today. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

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Lochte, Feigen to Swim on American Men’s 400 Free Relay in Finals

Ryan Lochte got his spot on finals, but he took the spot of who swam very well in prelims. That means that he needs to swim fast to prove it wasn’t a bad decision by the American coaches. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Michael Phelps Says, World Champs 1st Swim Meet Since London Olympics He’s Seen

When asked what he’s most excited about, Phelps said he was simply excited to see people compete, that this was the first time seeing a swimming compeition since the 2012 London Olympic Games. (Phelps image from the Official FINA FB page)

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Americans Pull Up Romano; Coughlin for Finals in 400 Free Relay

YOU CANNOT QUESTION MEGAN ROMANO’S RELAY ABILITIES! Megan Romano stepped up on Sunday morning’s prelims at the 2013 FINA World…

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Katie Ledecky Prelim Post Race Interview, 400 Free

Katie Ledecky was asked if the 400 free prelim was a warm up for her distance events. Ledecky said no……

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