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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.

Emerging Canadian swim teen star Summer McIntosh wins gold medal at worlds

Fifteen-year-old Summer McIntosh is quickly piling up hardware.

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BUDAPEST : Seven-times Olympic gold medallist Caeleb Dressel has withdrawn from the rest of the world championships after pulling out of his 100m title defence for medical reasons.

Caitlyn Jenner says swimming body made right decision to change transgender policy

Caitlyn Jenner has come out in support of swimming's world governing body FINA after they voted to restrict the participation of transgender athletes in elite women's competitions, saying women's sport needs to be protected.

Caitlyn Jenner says FINA made right decision to change transgender policy

Caitlyn Jenner has come out in support of swimming's world governing body FINA after they voted to restrict the participation of transgender athletes in elite women's competitions, saying women's sport needs to be protected.