US swimmer rescued from World Championship pool after fainting
Artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez was dramatically rescued from the bottom of the pool by her coach after fainting at the World Aquatics Championships in Budapest.
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Teens Popovici and McIntosh steal limelight with golden victories as Dressel quits
BUDAPEST: After Caeleb Dressel, one of the veterans expected to dominate the World Swimming Championships, quit the competition on Wednesday, two teenagers, 17-year-old David Popovici and Summer McIntosh, 15, leapt to the top step of the podium.
Katie Ledecky breaks female record for most swimming worlds medals
BUDAPEST — Katie Ledecky decided last fall to drop the individual 200m freestyle from her program, at least for one year. In a recent interview, she added one line to the end of her explanation about focusing on longer events in 2022.
Caeleb Dressel withdraws from rest of world swimming championships
BUDAPEST — Caeleb Dressel withdrew from the rest of his events at the world swimming championships on the fifth day of the eight-day meet, a day after scratching out of a race on unspecified medical grounds.
Ukrainian Swimmers Seek Pool Success At World Championships Under Shadow Of War
Racked by worry for family, anger at Russian colleagues, and uncertainty about the future, Ukrainian swimmers are seeking world championship success in Budapest under the shadow of war. Scattered around Europe since Russia's invasion in February, life for top swimmers like Mykhailo Romanchuk whose father is "fighting on the eastern front" has been upended. "Every morning he sends me (a message) that he is OK," said Romanchuk, 25, after winning a bronze medal in the 800m freestyle onTuesday.
Dressel pulls out of world championships
BUDAPEST : Seven-times Olympic gold medallist Caeleb Dressel has withdrawn from the rest of the world championships after pulling out of his 100m title defence for medical reasons.
Australia's Jack out of world championships after hand injury
Australian swimmer Shayna Jack has withdrawn from the world championships in Budapest after breaking her hand during a training session, she said on Wednesday.
Hungary's Milak smashes own swimming world record, triple gold for US
BUDAPEST: Hungarian Kristof Milak smashed his own world record to win the men's 200m butterfly at the World Championships on Tuesday (Jun 21), powering to the gold medal in a time of 1:50.34, while the United States claimed three gold medals.