2019 FINA World Championships: Day 7 Finals Live Recap
The USA’s Regan Smith will compete in her first ever Worlds final tonight and is the heavy favorite to win gold here after setting the World Record in semis.
Africa: Farida Osman Wins Second Consecutive Bronze In 50 Fly
Farida Osman of Egypt won her second consecutive bronze medal at the World Championships in the women’s 50 fly, clocking a time of 25.47 in the final.
Without Butterfly, The 400 IM Is Michael Phelps’ Last Individual World Record
Without butterfly, Michael Phelps’ last remaining World Record is the 400 IM, set at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in 4:03.84.
Watch Finals Races From Night 7 of the 2019 FINA World Championships
Night 7 featured 6 medal finals: the women’s 50 fly, men’s 50 free, men’s 100 fly, women’s 200 back, women’s 800 free, and the mixed 4 x 100 free relay.
Men’s 1500 Free Final Goes Full European
The men’s 1500m free will only consist of Europeans tomorrow night in Gwangju, Korea, including the 2017 gold medalist Gregorio Paltrinieri of Italy.
Regan Smith Swims 2nd Fastest 200 BK All-Time; Takes it Out in 59.45
Regan swam an incredibly gutsy race, taking taking it out in 28.68 and following up with a 30.77 for a stunning 59.45 at the 100 mark.
United States Wins 5 of 6 Golds on Day 7 to Grow Worlds Medal Table Lead
Day 7 medal events included the women’s 50 fly, men’s 50 free, men’s 100 fly, women’s 200 back, women’s 800 free and the mixed 4 x 100 freestyle relay.
New Zealand Turns To Clareburt With Hopes Of First 2019 Worlds Finalist
New Zealand is still seeking its first World Championships medalist here in Gwangju, but has perhaps its best shot coming in Lewis Clareburt on the final day.
Daiya Seto Primed To Become Japan’s First-Ever Double IM Worlds Gold Medalist
Daiya Seto already took the men’s 200m IM here in Gwangju and will be gunning for gold in the 400m IM as well, making history along the way.
Fotherby Wins Third Gold On Day 3 Of Canadian Junior Championships
Justin Fotherby won his third event in as many nights at the Canadian Junior Championships in Calgary, coming out on top in the boys’ 14-15 100 breast.
Ariarne Titmus Becomes 7th Fastest 800 Free Performer With New Aussie Record
Ariarne Titmus became the 7th fastest performer all-time in the women’s 800m free en route to bronze at the 2019 World Championships.
Andrei Minakov Clips Own Russian Record in 100 Fly In Silver Medal Effort
17 year-old Andrei Minakov set the Russian record for the second time this week with his silver medal in the finals of the men’s 100 fly.
Marie Wattel Breaks French Record in 50 Fly Again in Finals
Wattel has now moved up to a 3-way tie for 13th fastest performer all time.
2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships: Day 7 Finals Preview
Americans Caeleb Dressel and Regan Smith will be featured in their follow-up swims after both of their world record performances in semifinals.
2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships: Day 7 Prelims Recap
The day 7 morning session will feature the prelims of the women’s 50 free, men’s 50 back, women’s 50 breast, mixed 4×100 free relay, and the men’s 1500 free.
