World Swimming Championships

FINA World Championships 2019: Sun Yang, Duncan Scott warned by governing body over heated exchange after medal ceremony

Duncan Scott, who tied for bronze in 200 metres freestyle event, refused to shake hands with gold medallist Sun Yang on podium after the playing of the national anthem or join him and the other medallists on the top step to pose for photos.

FINA World Championships 2019: Australian swimmer Mack Horton warned by governing body for snubbing rival Sun Yang on podium

Mack Horton, who took silver behind Sun Yang in 400 metres freestyle final, refused to step onto the top step of the podium for photos after the medal ceremony in Gwangju, as doping allegations swirl around Sun.

FINA World Championships 2019: Syrian refugee Yusra Mardini narrowly misses personal best time, says proud to represent displaced people

Syrian refugee swimmer, Yusra Mardini is currently participating in the World Championships as part of the FINA Independent Athletes Team

Franklin, Lochte can't stop winning at Swimming World C'ships

Franklin followed up Wednesday's victory in the 200 freestyle by anchoring the U.S. to gold in the 4x200 relay, leaving her one shy of the women's record of five at a single world championships.

South African Le Clos makes history in World 200m butterfly final

The man, who beat Michael Phelps to gold in the same event in London in 2012, produced a powerful last lap Wednesday after it looked as if he was fading against the challenge.

Ledecky, another 16-yr-old, breaks world record in women's 1500m freestyle

The 16-year-old, who also took the 400 metres freestyle title on Sunday, touched in a time of 15 minutes 36.53 seconds.

16-yr-old Meilutyte breaks 100m breaststroke world record

Following up on her Olympic title in London last year, the 16-year-old Meilutyte scorched to a time of one minute 04.35 seconds.