Rylov Ties Russian Record in 50 Back; Puts Up #1 200 Back at Russian Champs
Shortly after hitting a qualifying mark in the 50 back semis, Evgeny Rylov cranked out the fastest 200 back in the world this year, winning with a 1:53.81.
Chimrova Breaks Russian Record with 57.4 100 Fly on Day 3 of Russian Championships
Chimrova led the 100 fly semifinals with a 57.4, lowering her own Russian National Record by over 3 tenths.
Rylov Powers to 53.1 100 Back on Day 2 of Russian Nationals
On day 2 of the 2017 Russian National Championships, backstroke standout Evgeny Rylov stormed to gold in the 100 back.
2016 Swammy Awards: Viral Video of the Year
Although there were dozens of incredible viral videos to choose from this year, ultimately, the Swammy Award goes to Fu Yuanhui, who didn’t know that she had won a bronze medal in the Olympic 100 backstroke until halfway through her post-race interview.
Lilly King Breaks American Record In 50 Breast Semis
Lilly King broke the American Record in the women’s 50 breast semis in 29.17, qualifying 2nd for tomorrow’s final.
Meldonium not Currently Banned by the NCAA
At least one case has relevance to NCAA swimming in particular, as Louisville backstroker Grigory Tarasevich tested positive for meldonium in March 2016.
Hosszu Hauls In 5 More Golds To Close 2016 FINA World Cup – Hong Kong
Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu finished her dominant World Cup performance with 5 more golds.
Chalmers Wins His First 2016 World Cup Gold On Day 2 In Singapore
Romachuk completed his sweep of the distance races in today’s 1500 free. His 14:15.49 in that race crushed the previous World Cup Record of 14:27.65 set by Italy’s Gregorio Paltrinieri in 2013.
Seto Grabs Double Gold On Day 1 Of FINA World Cup In Doha
Japanese Olympic medalist Daiya Seto had a successful triple today, picking up a total of 3 medals.
Hosszu Strikes Gold 5 Times On Day 2 of FINA World Cup in Dubai
On day 2 of the 2016 FINA World Cup stop in Dubai, Hungarian Katinka Hosszu came away with a 7-medal haul that included 5 golds and 2 silvers.
2016 FINA World Cup: Le Clos, Morozov Do 50 FR Battle on Moscow Day 2
Chad Le Clos won the men’s 100 fly in 49.01, about 6 tenths shy of his own World Record. The South African then returned to the pool a few events later to give points leader Vlad Morozov a run for his money in the 50 free.
30.000 USD Bonus: Heintz wird Dritter im 1. Cluster, FINA World Cup Moskau
2016 FINA World Cup Moskau Samstag, 3. September – Sonntag, 4. September Olimpiyskiy Swimming Pool, Moscow, Russia Kurzbahn – 25 m…
Katie Meili fastest into 50m breaststroke final, World Cup Moscow
2016 FINA World Cup Moscow Saturday, September 3 – Sunday, September 4, 2016 Olimpiyskiy Swimming Pool, Moscow, Russia Short course –…
2016 FINA World Cup: Ottesen Makes Moves With 2 Golds on Moscow Day 1
Danish sprinter Jeanette Ottesen matched her day 1 success from the previous meet in Berlin, pulling in double gold today. Ottesen upstaged the field with a 55.80 in the 100 fly before cracking 24 seconds to win the 50 free in 23.96.
WATCH: Katie Meili Break 100 Breast American Record in Berlin
On Day 1 of the 2016 FINA World Cup stop in Berlin, Team USA’s Katie Meili secured gold in the women’s 100 SCM breaststroke in American Record fashion.
