Teen Lara van Niekerk claims bronze as SA wins first medal at FINA World Championships
South African swimmer Lara van Niekerk clinched the country's first medal at the ongoing FINA World Championships in Budapest on Saturday.
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American Armstrong takes 50m backstroke gold, McIntosh wins 400m medley
BUDAPEST : American Hunter Armstrong won gold in the men's 50m backstroke in a dramatic finish at the world championships in Budapest on Saturday after compatriot Justin Ress was disqualified despite touching the wall first for being fully submerged at the finish.
American Armstrong takes 50m backstroke gold after Ress disqualification
BUDAPEST : American Hunter Armstrong won gold in the men's 50m backstroke in a dramatic finish at the world championships in Budapest on Saturday after compatriot Justin Ress was disqualified despite touching the wall first for being fully submerged at the finish.
Who is Armando Broja? The Chelsea youngster linked with a Newcastle United move
Reports earlier this week made Chelsea prospect Armando Broja the latest player to be linked with a move to Newcastle United. The Northern Echo claim frustrations in the Toon camp are growing over their attempt to sign Hugo Ekitike.
Teams needed for Exeter football tournament
Exeter’s One Game One Community tournament, for both men and women’s teams, returns this July. The competition welcomes as many as 20 teams, encouraging participation from black and minority ethnic teams, as well as players from many different parts of the world.
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.
Ledecky dominates 1,500m at world championships, Ceccon breaks backstroke record
BUDAPEST: American Katie Ledecky dominated the women's 1,500 metres freestyle event to claim her second gold medal at the swimming world championships in Budapest on Monday, while Italy's Thomas Ceccon smashed the men's 100m backstroke world record.
Youngster Popovici, veteran Ledecky take glory in swimming worlds
Thomas Ceccon broke the first world record of the championships as he won the 100m backstroke.