Canadian Women Lower National Record In 400 Medley Relay; MacNeil 55.5 On Fly
Maggie MacNeil had the fastest butterfly split in the field (55.56) as Canada set a new National Record in the women’s 400 medley relay.
Hussey, Gallant Among Those Adding Wins On Day 4 Of Canadian Juniors
Patrick Hussey and Jacob Gallant were among five swimmers who won their second individual gold on day four of Canadian Juniors in Calgary.
Henrik Christiansen Lowers Own Norwegian Record In 1500 Final
Henrik Christiansen slashed four seconds off his Norwegian National Record in the men’s 1500 final, placing fifth in a time of 14:45.35.
David Aubry Breaks French 1500 Record By Four Seconds In 14:44.72
Frenchman David Aubry set a new National Record for France by four seconds in the men’s 1500 free final, placing fourth in a time of 14:44.72.
Philip Heintz Withdraws From 400 IM Final Due To Hip Injury
Philip Heintz has been forced to withdraw from the men’s 400 IM final, making way for Peter Bernek to take a spot in the Championship heat.
Day 8 Relay Lineups: Smith Gets First Crack At 100 Back On Women’s Medley
Regan Smith will swim the 100 backstroke for the first and only time in Gwangju on the lead-off leg of the American 400 medley relay.
Day 8 Relay Lineups: Adrian Gets The Nod As Anchor Leg For U.S. Medley
Nathan Adrian will anchor the U.S. men’s medley relay final for the fifth consecutive World Championships and will be joined by Murphy, Wilson and Dressel.
Arjan Knipping Takes Almost Two Seconds Off Dutch Record In Men’s 400 IM
Arjan Knipping set a new Dutch National Record in the men’s 400 IM prelims, qualifying second overall for the final in a time of 4:13.46
Day 8 Relay Lineups: Americans Opt For Apple On Free For 400 Medley Prelims
Zach Apple will swim the freestyle leg for the American men on the prelim relay in the 400 medley, joined by Matt Grevers, Michael Andrew and Jack Conger.
Day 8 Relay Lineups: Smoliga On Duty For Prelims Of Women’s 400 Medley
The Americans have opted to use Olivia Smoliga on the prelims of the women’s 4×100 medley, indicating that Regan Smith will swim the final.
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.
Masse’s Bronze Gives Canada All-Time Medal Record At World Championships
Kylie Masse won bronze in the women’s 200 back to give Canada their highest ever medal total in swimming at the World Championships.
Dressel Repeats In 100 Fly, Hits 49.66 For #2 Swim In History
Caeleb Dressel became the fourth man in history to repeat in the men’s 100 butterfly, claiming gold in the second-fastest time in history (49.66).
Caeleb Dressel Unleashes 4th Fastest Swim All-Time In 50 Free Final – 21.04
Caeleb Dressel swam the fourth-fastest time in the history of the men’s 50 freestyle in the final, winning gold in an American Record of 21.04
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.