Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Baker, King, Worrell, Manuel Nail WR
Like we did last week, we’re using our blueseventy Swim of the Week to count down the world records from the World Championships, this time focusing in on the world records from the second half of the meet: days 5 through 8.
Tritonwear Race Analysis: 2017 World Champs Men’s 100m Butterfly
Schooling defending his Olympic championship title, Dressel looking to crack the supersuit era world record, and Guy setting a huge new PB to break the British record in the semi… This shaped up to be quite an exciting event.
SwimSwam Pulse: 45% Predicted 50 Free World Record
Our last poll asked readers to weigh in on which 2009 world record was most likely to finally fall in Budapest. Always on the money, SwimSwam voters correctly predicted the two records that actually did fall, with 45% of votes going to the women’s 50 free and almost 39% to the women’s 100 back.
Caeleb Dressel Named FINA’s Male Swimmer of the Meet at 2017 Worlds
In his first World Championships, Dressel won 7 gold medals, tying Phelps for the most golds in a single Worlds. His gold total amounted to more golds than any country other than the U.S. earned throughout the meet.
Sarah Sjöström beste Schwimmerin der Weltmeisterschaften
Der schwedische Superstar Sarah Sjöström wurde als beste Schwimmerin der Welmeisterschaften 2017 augezeichnet. Der Wettbewerb ging gestern in Ungarn zu…
Dressel ausgezeichnet als bester Schwimmer der Weltmeisterschaften
Der Amerikaner Caeleb Dressel wurde aufgrund seiner herausragenden Leistungen bei den gestern zu Ende gegangenene FINA Weltmeisterschaften als bester Schwimmer…
Dressel Pops 49.7 Fly Split as USA Swims Fastest Textile 400 MR Ever
Dressel was once again just .04 shy of the fastest ever, which stands at a 49.72 split done by Michael Phelps in 2009.
Race Video: USA Men Close Out Budapest with 4x100m Medley Relay Gold
Watch the American men win the 4x100m medley relay in Budapest, as well as insane splits from Adam Peaty of the UK (breast), Vlad Morozov of Russia (free), and Dominik Kozma of Hungary (free).
*Canadian Viewers* Watch Sydney Pickrem, and Other Day 8 Races, in Budapest
Watch Sydney Pickrem’s bronze-medal performance in the women’s 400m IM, and the rest of the finals races, from Day 8 at 2017 World Championships in Budapest.
A Look At The Stats From Budapest World Championships
Now that the World Championships in Budapest have come to a close, let’s take a look back at the numbers and see what’s interesting.
Russia, Australia Make Moves in Final Swimming Medal Table
Australia and Russia moved up to double digits to tie China for 2nd with 10 total medals.
North America: Pickrem Rebounds With 400 IM Bronze, Big Best Time
Sydney Pickrem rebounded with a 400 IM bronze after being forced to stop during the 200 IM final.
Sarah Sjostrom Wins Female Swimmer of the Meet Honors
Sarah Sjostrom earned FINA Female Swimmer of the Meet honors.
Day 8 Relay Lineups: Dressel Goes For 7, Sjostrom In For Swedes
Caeleb Dressel swims fly as he looks for his 7th gold of the 2017 World Championships on the medley relay.
