FINA World Championships Archives

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Caeleb Dressel Wins Record Eight Medals at 2019 World Championships

American Caeleb Dressel became the first swimmer in history to win eight medals at the FINA World Aquatics Championships after amassing a record tally in the 2019 competition. Dressel, 22,…

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Britain’s Adam Peaty Wins Third Gold at 2019 World Aquatics Championship

Great Britain’s Adam Peaty won his third gold at the 2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships in Gwangju, South Korea, on Sunday to end the competition by matching his best-ever tally…

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World Aquatics Championship Athletes Among Injured as Two Killed at Gwangju Nightclub

Two people were killed at a nightclub in Gwangju, South Korea, early on Saturday after a balcony and staircase collapsed, with World Aquatics Championships athletes among the 17 injured. BBC…

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‘Frustrated’ Michael Phelps Praises Kristof Milak for Breaking Butterfly World Record

Swim icon Michael Phelps has heaped praise on up-and-coming star Kristof Milak after the 19-year-old broke his world record in the 200-metre butterfly. Milak dominated the final field at the…

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Britain’s Duncan Scott Refuses to Share Podium with Sun Yang at World Championships

Scottish swimmer Duncan Scott took bronze in the 2019 World Aquatics Championships’ men’s 200-metre freestyle final on Tuesday but refused to share the podium with gold medal-winner Sun Yang. Scott,…

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Adam Peaty Defends 100m Breaststroke World Championship

Adam Peaty successfully defended his 100-metre breaststroke title at the 2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships in Gwangju, South Korea, on Monday. Peaty, 24, has now won the event in three…