Canadians, Day 6, Caldwell and Russell Qualify for 200 Back Final
The Canadian record Hilary Caldwell set in the 200-metre backstroke heats at FINA World Championships didn’t last long. The 22-year-old…
Euro Report, Day 6, Many Europeans Shine in the 200 breaststroke
Both the male and female 200 breaststroke events today were dominated by Europeans today with only one non-European standing on…
2013 FINA World Championships Day 6 Finals Real-Time Recaps
Before the events began Australian Cate Campbell was asked if this race felt like revenge after missing the 2012 individual event at the Olympics due to illness, she corrected the interviewer, not revenge, motivation…. (Photo Credit Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Asian Recap – Day 6 – Chinese Wins Bronze in New Chinese National Record
With the fastest split of the evening, Sun Yang slingshotted the Chinese to a third place finish and new Chinese National record.
US Report Day 6: Mind Over Matter, Ryan Lochte Can Still Do It All
At the 2013 FINA World Championships in Barcelona, Lochte is giving all of his doubters a mouthful to swallow. Following his impressive 200 Individual Medley on Day 5, Lochte faced a formidable schedule on Day 6, and did not fail to deliver. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
2013 FINA World Championships Day 6 Prelims REAL-TIME Recaps
Golden girl Missy Franklin is 4 for 4 thus far here in Barcelona. She will swim her last preliminaries of the meet this morning, in her final individual event the 200 backstroke. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Canadian Report – Day 5 – McCabe Qualifies for Final
Coming into day five at the FINA World Aquatic Championships in Barcelona the Canadian team had broken three national records…
Asian Report – Day 5 – China Earns 2 World Champions Tonight
Asia swept the women’s 50 backstroke tonight, with China going 1-2 and Japan taking 3rd. (Photo Credit Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Euro Report – Day 5 – Spectacular Semis – Pedersen Passes Soni
For a second straight day the European contingent were not able find their way to the top of the medal podium. Tomorrow looks a lot more promising after seeing their performances in the semi-finals… (Photo Credit Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
2013 FINA World Championships Day 5 Finals REAL-TIME RECAPS
James Magnussen returns to the top of the 100 free mountain winning the 2013 FINA World Championship! (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)
2013 World Championships Day 5 Prelims Real-Time Recaps
Ryan Lochte clocked an effortless 1:57.19 this morning in 200 back. Lochte and Clary, the Olympic Champion, are 1st and 3rd going into semi finals. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Looking at World Championships a Little Differently
We have an opportunity to look at statistics some nations will use to judge their success at World Championships rather than just by medals… (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Asian Report – Day 4 – Yang Wins Second Title & Schooling Sets Second Record
Sun Yang led wire-to-wire to win his second title of the meet in the 800m freestyle. (Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Euro Report – Day 4 – Korzeniowski and Pellegrini Not Quite Enough For Gold
Day four was the first day of the competition that we did not see a European swimmer on top of the podium at the 2013 FINA World Championships, Pawel Korzeniowski and Federica Pellegrini came close… (photo credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Canadian Report – Day 4 – Cochrane Earns Canada’s First Medal
Ryan Cochrane earned Canada’s first medal of the 2013 FINA World Championships by placing third in the 800 freestyle…. (Photo Courtesy Swimming Canada/Ian MacNicol)