Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Baker, King, Worrell, Manuel Nail WR
Like we did last week, we’re using our blueseventy Swim of the Week to count down the world records from the World Championships, this time focusing in on the world records from the second half of the meet: days 5 through 8.
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Competitor Coach of the Month: Greg Meehan
Head coach Greg Meehan led the United States women to their most successful World Championships in history, with 20 total medals, 9 of them gold.
Race Video: Sarah Sjöström Clocks 23.69 to Win 50 Free in Budapest
Sweden’s Sarah Sjöström now owns five of the top ten 50m free performances in history. Watch her blazing 23.69 in the final of the event at the 2017 World Championships in Budapest.
Watch USA Women Eclipse WR in 4×100 Medley Relay (Race Video)
Kathleen Baker, Lilly King, Kelsi Worrell, and Simone Manuel combined for a U.S. gold medal and world record in the 4x100m medley relay in the last event at the 2017 World Championships in Budapest.
*Canadian Viewers* Watch Sydney Pickrem, and Other Day 8 Races, in Budapest
Watch Sydney Pickrem’s bronze-medal performance in the women’s 400m IM, and the rest of the finals races, from Day 8 at 2017 World Championships in Budapest.
A Look At The Stats From Budapest World Championships
Now that the World Championships in Budapest have come to a close, let’s take a look back at the numbers and see what’s interesting.
Russia, Australia Make Moves in Final Swimming Medal Table
Australia and Russia moved up to double digits to tie China for 2nd with 10 total medals.
North America: Pickrem Rebounds With 400 IM Bronze, Big Best Time
Sydney Pickrem rebounded with a 400 IM bronze after being forced to stop during the 200 IM final.
Stanford Edges Cal 14-13 For Most World Championship Medals
Stanford narrowly edged California for the most World Championship medals in Budapest, winning 14 total and 12 gold medals.
Sarah Sjostrom Wins Female Swimmer of the Meet Honors
Sarah Sjostrom earned FINA Female Swimmer of the Meet honors.
FINA World Swimming Championships Day 8 Photo Vault
WOW! It’s been amazing here in Budapest, Hungary for the 2017 FINA World Swimming Championships. Sure, we all love swimming…
Manuel Breaks American Record with 23.97 for 50 Free Bronze
Manuel, who won the 100 free earlier in the meet, became the first American woman to break the 24-second barrier when she touched in 23.97 to take bronze tonight.
USA Takes Down World Record in Women’s 400 Medley Relay
Baker got the ball rolling on the backstroke split with a personal best 58.54 on the backstroke leg, marking the 5th fastest 100 back ever done by an American.
Sjostrom Swims 2nd Fastest 50 Free Ever, Kromowidjojo 4th All-Time
Sarah Sjostrom won her third gold of the week in the women’s 50 free, swimming the 2nd fastest time in history.