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.
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How will swimming's new transgender rules work?
Swimming's world governing body FINA has voted to restrict the participation of transgender athletes in elite women's competitions and create a working group to establish an "open" category for them in some events as part of its new policy.
Katie Ledecky wins fourth 1,500-meter freestyle title, record-extending 17th overall
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Katie Ledecky led an American one-two and won her fourth 1,500-meter freestyle title at the world swimming championships on Monday.
American Ledecky sweeps to fourth 1,500m freestyle world title
Ledecky, who won the women's 400 metres freestyle event on the opening day, cruised to the gold medal with a time of 15 minutes and 30.15 seconds. The 25-year-old finished more than 14 seconds ahead of compatriot Katie Grimes who took the silver while Australia's Lani Pallister took the bronze.
Sebastian Coe hints athletics could follow FINA in banning transgender athletes
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has hinted track and field could follow swimming in banning transgender athletes.
Swimming-Ledecky dominates 1,500m at world championships, Ceccon breaks backstroke record
BUDAPEST (Reuters) -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.
Swimming - Ledecky dominates 1,500m to win second gold at world championships
BUDAPEST (Reuters) - 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.
FIFA, World Athletics review transgender rules after swimming's change
MANCHESTER, England : World soccer's governing body FIFA and World Athletics said on Monday that they are reviewing their transgender eligibility policies, after swimming passed new rules that restrict transgender participation in women's events.