Romanian teen swimmer Popovici breaks 2009 mark in 100 freeSeventeen-year-old David Popovici of Romania has become the youngest swimmer to break the world record in the men’s 100-meter freestyle.
Gold for teenage stars McIntosh, Popovici at swimming worldsCanadian teenager Summer McIntosh has won the women’s 200 butterfly for her first title at the world swimming championships.
Milák sets world record; 3 more US golds at swimming worldsHungary’s Kristóf Milák has thrilled home fans by lowering his own world record in the men’s 200 butterfly at the swimming world championships.
Defending champ Dressel drops out of 100 freestyle at worldsTwo-time world champion Caeleb Dressel will not be defending his title in the men’s 100 freestyle at the swimming world championships after withdrawing from the semifinals.
Ceccon sets world record, Ledecky claims yet another titleItaly’s Thomas Ceccon has set a world record in the men’s 100 backstroke and Katie Ledecky has claimed yet another gold at the swimming world championships in Budapest.
Ledecky sets up 1st Olympic showdown with Aussie rivalKatie Ledecky opened her Olympic program as the top qualifier in the 400-meter freestyle, setting up a showdown with Ariarne Titmus of Australia.