2017 Nat’l Games Of China: Sun Yang On Top, Qiu Yuhan In The Mix
Sun Yang claimed his 2nd title of the National Games of China, winning the 200 free in 1:45.15. Controversial swimmer Qiu Yuhan is also making her mark in the women’s version of the event.
Russia’s Kolesnikov Lowers Own 100 Back World Junior Record In Rome
Russia’s 17-year-old Kliment Kolesnikov lowers his own 100m backstroke World Junior Record in Rome at the Energy for Swim!
2017 FINA World Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
Several World Record holders will compete in their respective events tonight, including Great Britain’s Adam Peaty in his signature 100 breast.
Kolesnikov Lowers Own World Junior Record In 100 Back Swim-Off
Russian Kliment Kolesnikov lowered his junior world record in a swim-off in the men’s 100 back.
Swim-Off For 9th In 100 Back Lined Up Between Kolesnikov, Li
In a day filled with ties, yet another came through in semifinals of the men’s 100 back. Russia’s Kliment Kolesnikov and China’s Li Guangyuan finished in a tie for 9th place, and are set for a swim-off in the event, per Omega live results.
2017 Worlds Previews: Rylov to Challenge Murphy in M. 200 Back
While Murphy and Larkin are 2 of the big names that come to mind in the gold medal conversation, Russia’s Evgeny Rylov is definitely in the picture as well.
2017 Worlds Previews: Murphy vs. Jiayu Showdown in M. 100 Back
Murphy set the World Record at 51.85 on the 4×100 medley relay leadoff at the Rio Olympics, but Jiayu nearly took it down with a 51.86 at 2017 Chinese Nationals.
WATCH: Race Videos From Day 8 of the Chinese National Championships
On day 8, Wang Shun swept the IMs as he captured the 400 IM title.
Sun Yang Completes Distance Sweep on Day 8 of Chinese Nationals
Sun, the 1500 free World Record holder, clocked in at 15:04.15. That’s well off his record time of 14:31.02, but still good enough to win by almost 4 seconds
WATCH: Race Videos From Day 7 of the Chinese National Championships
On day 7, Chinese backtroke star Xu Jiayu continued to rewrite the record books with a 24.42 in the 50 back, setting a new Chinese National Record in the process
Jiayu Downs National Record in 50 Back on Day 7 of Chinese Nationals
In the semifinals of the 50 back, Jiayu popped off a 24.42 to set the mark.
Kliment Kolesnikov Swims Junior World Record 1:55.49 at Russian Champs
Russia’s Kliment Kolesnikov swam 1:55.49 in the 200 back yesterday at Russian Nationals for a new junior world record. The time was fast enough to land him a slot on the Russian Worlds team.
Tan Haiyang, Xu Jiayu Down National Records on Day 6 of Chinese Nats
Jiayu put up a personal best 1:54.03 to win the 200 back, setting a new Chinese National Record in the process.
China’s Xu Jiayu Storms to 51.86 100 Back for New Asian Record
Jiayu threw down a 51.86, clearing the former Asian Record of 52.24 and missing Ryan Murphy’s World Record by just a hundredth of a second.
2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Six Finals Live Recap
2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro…