Longhorns flying away with NCAA men’s championship
In just more than 45 seconds, the Texas Longhorns may have won themselves the 2015 NCAA men’s swimming and diving championship. That’s all it took for the team that is clearly, if not the best, then...
View ArticleKatie Ledecky enters six events at Mesa Pro Swim Series; Michael Phelps...
(Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press) While junior national-level swimmers got a jump start on meters racing in Orlando last month, for collegiate and professional swimmers the long-course seasons begins...
View ArticleKatie Ledecky annihilates world record in 1,500 free, completes grueling double
Katie Ledecky celebrates breaking the world record in the women’s 1,500 free for the second time in as many days. (Valdrin Xhemaj/European Pressphoto Agency) After 4,200 meters and six races, Katie...
View ArticleAussies dominate podium on third day in Kazan
Australia’s Emily Seebohm celebrates with her compatriot Madison Wilson after the duo finished 1-2 in the women’s 100 back final. (Hannibal Hanschke/Reuters) KAZAN, Russia — Australia dominated the...
View Article34 photos from Day 3 of the FINA World Championships
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View ArticleNing tops favorites in 100 free prelims; U.S. sets world record in new relay...
China’s Ning Zetao checks his time after a men’s 100 freestyle heat. (Sergei Grits/Associated Press) KAZAN, Russia — Ning Zetao edged favorites Cameron McEvoy and Vladimir Morozov to lead the 100-meter...
View ArticleKatie Ledecky wins 200 free world title, remains undefeated in international...
Katie Ledecky celebrates after winning in the women’s 200 freestyle. It was her first world title in the event and seventh overall. (Stefan Wermuth/Reuters) Before the U.S. team arrived in Kazan,...
View ArticleAustralia’s Campbell sisters go 1-2 in 100 free at worlds
Australia’s Bronte Campbell, right, celebrates with her sister Cate Campbell during the podium ceremony of the women’s 100 freestyle. (Hannibal Hanschke/Reuters) KAZAN, Russia — The sisters of speed...
View ArticleItaly’s Gregorio Paltrinieri wins 1,500 title as Sun Yang pulls out
Gregorio Paltrinieri of Italy celebrates winning the gold medal in the Men’s 1500 freestyle. (Adam Pretty/Getty Images) KAZAN, Russia — Gregorio Paltrinieri of Italy won the 1,500-meter freestyle at...
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