Katie Ledecky, Ryan Lochte hand U.S. first double-gold night at worlds
Ryan Lochte breaks out during the backstroke leg of the 200 IM. He won his fourth straight world title in the event Thursday. (Patrick B. Kraemer/European Pressphoto Agency) KAZAN, Russia – Just before...
View ArticleNotice to U.S.: Laszlo Cseh has a blistering 100 fly in prelims
Hungary’s Laszlo Cseh races to the top time in the world in a men’s 100 butterfly during prelims. (Michael Sohn/Associated Press) KAZAN, Russia — Hungarian veteran Laszlo Cseh has set the year’s best...
View ArticleTen-year-old girl from Bahrain youngest swimmer at worlds
Ten-year-old Alzain Tareq from Bahrain enters the hall before competing in a women’s 50 butterfly heats at the world swimming championships in Kazan, Russia. (Michael Sohn/Associated Press) 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 ArticleAt worlds, the U.S. team is mostly treading water
Ryan Lochte, Conor Dwyer and Reed Malone watch as anchor Michael Weiss is overtaken in the final laps of the men’s 4×200 free relay Friday night. (Martin Bureau/AFP/Getty Images) KAZAN, Russia — The...
View ArticleChad le Clos claims fly world title, has words for Michael Phelps
South Africa’s Chad le Clos celebrates gold in the men’s 100 butterfly at the world championships in Kazan, Russia. (Stefan Wermuth/Reuters) KAZAN, Russia — Chad le Clos defended his title in the 100...
View ArticleKatie Ledecky, Michael Phelps to headline star-studded field at Minneapolis...
(Chris Coduto/Getty Images) It’s been a while since we’ve seen the United States’s top swimmers in action — a much deserved and needed break for many of them. But that ends next week when USA...
View ArticleKatie Ledecky opens pre-Olympic tour with a victory over Missy Franklin
Katie Ledecky races to victory in the women’s 200-meter free final Thursday night. (Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) MINNEAPOLIS — Katie Ledecky kicked off the pre-Olympics race season with another victory...
View ArticleKatie Ledecky sweeps Golden Goggles awards; Michael Phelps wins male athlete...
Katie Ledecky receives the female race of the year award at USA Swimming’s Golden Goggle Awards. (Joe Scarnici/Getty Images) LOS ANGELES — Katie Ledecky won three trophies, including female athlete of...
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