Poland Takes First Gold Of EYOF With Chowaniec’s 50 Free Victory
Day 5 of the 2019 Europan Youth Olympic Festival saw the nation of Poland snag its first gold medal, courtesy of Mateusz Chowaniec.
Last Time Russian Anthem Failed To Play At A World C’ships Was In 2007
A Russian swimmer has yet to win gold at these World Championships taking place in Gwangju, Korea, something that hasn’t happened since 2007.
Watch Day 5 Race Videos From the 2019 FINA World Championships
Winners include: Daiya Seto, 200 IM; Olivia Smoliga, 50 back; Caeleb Dressel, 100 free; Boglarka Kapas, 200 fly; and Australia, women’s 4 x 200 free relay.
Dressel & Smoliga Help U.S. Surge To Top Of Overall Gwangju Medal Table
The American flag is flying high after day 5 of the World Championships, with the nation taking the top spot on the overall swimming medal table.
15-Year-Old Fairweather Notches 2Free PB To Lead-Off Tokyo Qualifying NZ Relay
Erika Fairweather fired off a new New Zealand Age Record for 15-year-olds while leading off her nation’s 10th place-finishing 4x200m free relay.
ASIA: Seto Earns First Major International Gold (LC) Since 2015
Japan’s Daiya Seto had a breakthrough tonight with his performance in the 200 IM final at the 2019 FINA World Championships.
Kristof Milak Speaks On 1:50.73 2Fly World Record, “I Thought It Was 1:51”
Hungarian teenager Kristof Milak wowed the world last night in Gwangju, producing a 1:50.73 World Record in the men’s 200m fly. Hear from the man himself.
Kamminga Collects 200 Breast Dutch National Record
Arno Kamminga lowered his own Dutch National Record while competing in tonight’s 200m breaststroke semi-finals in Gwangju.
Teen Titmus Fires Off Aussie National Record As Lead-Off On Golden 4×2 Relay
Ariarne Titmus’ opening split of 1:54.27 on the Aussie women’s 4x200m free relay checks-in as a new Australian National Record.
Aussie Women Clock 4×200 Free Relay World Record Of 7:41.50
Ariarne Titmus’ 1:54.27 lead-off on the women’s 4x200m freestyle relay helped power Australia to the top of the podium in World Record-setting fashion.
Tatjana Schoenmaker Sets African, South African Records in 200 Breast in 2:21.7
In the semifinals of the women’s 200 breaststroke Thursday evening, Tatjana Schoenmaker registered a 2:21.79 for a new South African National Record.
2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships: Day 5 Finals Preview
American Chase Kalisz’ pursual for the 9th-straight US world title in the 200 IM will continue while Hali Flickinger could make history in the 200 fly.
Manuel, McLaughlin, Ledecky Will Swim the 4×200 Relay Final for the USA
After scratching races due to being ill, Katie Ledecky will join the stars and stripes for the 4×200 free relay final.
Rathwell Wins 200 Back On Day 1 Of Canadian Junior Championships
Regan Rathwell kicked off her busy program at the Canadian Junior Championships with a win in the women’s 200 backstroke on Wednesday in Calgary.
2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships: Day 5 Prelims Live Recap
Australian Cate Campbell has emerged as the fastest 100 freestyler on the women’s side this meet after going multiple sub-52 splits on relays.
