Another world record for Germany’s Britta Steffen at worlds; Torres last in final of 50 freeROME — Germany’s Britta Steffen has set her third world record of the swimming championships, winning the 50-meter freestyle in 23.73 seconds. Forty-year-old American Dara Torres was last. Ryan Lochte wins 4th gold medal of swim worlds; 2 more records fall, bringing total to 41ROME — Ryan Lochte won his fourth gold medal of the world championships, and two more world records fell Sunday on the final night of the fastest meet in swimming history. 41st world record of Rome championships goes to Russia’s Efimova; Soni of US take silverROME — The 41st world record of the swimming championships has been claimed by Russia’s Yuliya Efimova, who edged American Rebecca Soni in the 50-meter breaststroke. Hironoshin Furuhashi, vice president of swimming’s ruling body, dies at 80 during swim worldsROME — Swimming’s governing body says FINA vice president Hironoshin Furuhashi has died at 80. Michael Phelps to get shot at 5th gold in Rome after teammates qualify for medley relay finalROME — Michael Phelps will get a shot at a fifth and final gold medal at the Foro Italico. American Aaron Peirsol breaks record in 200-meter backstrokeROME — Aaron Peirsol knew he’d gone fast enough before he even touched the wall. He spun around with a big smile and gave the water a roundhouse punch. Under pressure, swimming’s governing body will ban record-breaking bodysuits beginning Jan. 1ROME — No need to worry about a Michael Phelps boycott. Phelps gets another gold as US wins 800 free relay, breaking its world record in RomeROME — Michael Phelps has earned his third gold medal of the world championships, and the United States has set the 35th world record in Rome, winning the 800-meter freestyle relay. With pressure from Phelps, swimming leaders move up ban on high-tech bodysuits to Jan. 1ROME — No need to worry about a boycott from Michael Phelps anymore. Peirsol back on top after 100 back flop, setting world record in 200 backROME — Aaron Peirsol of the United States has made up for a disappointing swim at the world championships, breaking his own world record in the 200-meter backstroke by more than a full second. Germany’s Steffen sets world record in 100 freestyle, 30th new mark in RomeROME — Germany’s Britta Steffen has set the 30th world record of the world championships in Rome, winning the 100-meter freestyle in 52.07 seconds. Under pressure from Phelps, FINA moves bodysuit ban up to Jan. 1ROME — Swimming’s governing body has set a firm date of Jan. 1 for banning record-breaking bodysuits, which should remove the threat of a Michael Phelps boycott. Talk of who’s-wearing-what on pool deck in Rome puts catwalks in Milan to shameThe latest swimsuit smackdown has nothing to do with Sports Illustrated’s annual edition, though it got off to a racy enough start earlier this week. That’s when the back of Ricky Berens’ body-hugging outfit ripped, baring his butt just as he was diving into the pool at the world championships. Hail Cesar! Brazil’s Cielo takes gold at Foro Italico in swimming’s signature raceROME — Hail Cesar! Brazil’s Cesar Cielo Filho won swimming’s signature race with a furious finish Thursday, beating Olympic champion Alain Bernard and becoming the first to break the 47-second barrier in the 100-meter freestyle. Make it 29: With seven more records, Rome worlds pass Beijing as fastest meet everROME — When in Rome, throw out the record book. Make it 28: With six more records, Rome worlds pass Beijing as fastest meet everROME — Down goes Beijing. Six more world records on the fifth night of the world swimming championship pushed the total to 28, sending Rome right on past the Beijing Olympics that were thought to be the limits of speed in the pool. Schipper’s world record in 200 fly is 26th mark to fall in Rome, passing Beijing OlympicsROME — Down goes Beijing. Jess Schipper of Australia has set the 26th world record of the world swimming championships, surpassing the total from last summer’s Olympics. Cielo is best: Brazilian knocks off France’s Bernard, sets world record in 100 free at worldsROME — Brazil’s Cesar Cielo has become the first swimmer to break 47 seconds in the 100-meter freestyle, setting another world record and holding off France’s Alain Bernard at the world championships. With Phelps cheering from stands, Ryan Lochte sets world record in 200 IM at worlds in RomeROME — With Michael Phelps cheering from the stands, Ryan Lochte of the United States set a world record in the 200-meter individual medley Thursday at the world championships. Michael Phelps gets a day off after setting a world record in the 200 fly; 100 fly still loomsROME — Michael Phelps has a whole day off. In Rome, no less. More records tumbling: Germany’s Samulski, Russia’s Zueva set new marks minutes apartROME — Germany’s Daniela Samulski and Russia’s Anastasia Zueva have set the 17th and 18th world records of the world swimming championships in the semifinals of the 50-meter backstroke. Roger Federer wants to play in Davis Cup playoff in Italy, says Swiss captain Severin LuethiGENEVA — Roger Federer reportedly wants to play in Switzerland’s Davis Cup playoff against Italy in September. Descenza sets 16th world record in Rome in prelims of 200-meter butterflyROME — Mary Descenza was down in the dumps after missing the Olympic team. Four events to go: Phelps tries to bounce back after stunning loss at worldsROME — Michael Phelps has four more chances to win gold at the world swimming championships. Juan Carlos Ferrero, Juergen Meltzer win in straight sets to reach 2nd round in CroatiaUMAG, Croatia — Juan Carlos Ferrero defeated Christophe Rochus of Belgium 6-3, 6-2 Tuesday in the first round of the Croatia Open. After erasing Thorpe’s 7-year-old record, Biedermann beats Phelps at swim worldsROME — First Ian Thorpe, then Michael Phelps. Big upset: Phelps loses 200 free and world record in showdown with Germany’s Paul BiedermannROME — Germany’s Paul Biedermann has handed Michael Phelps his first major individual loss in four years, setting a world record in the 200-meter freestyle at the world championships. As Roman speed show carries on, Phelps prepares for showdown with German surprise BiedermannROME — Michael Phelps is wearing a swimsuit that’s sooooo last year. Roman speed show: Aaron Peirsol makes big blunder in backstroke on another night for recordsROME — Five world records were set Monday at the world swimming championships. Roman speed show: Aaron Peirsol makes big mistake in backstroke on another night for recordsROME — On a night when five more world records fell, Aaron Peirsol still figured he could coast through the semifinals of his signature event. He wanted to save a little energy for the final swim. Rickard wins 100 breastswtroke with yet another world record at swimming championshipsROME — Brenton Rickard of Australia has set the first world record of Day 2 at the world swimming championships, winning the 100-meter breaststroke. Not everyone thrilled about all those records falling at world swimming championshipsROME — One after another, the records kept falling. Inter Milan beats intracity rival AC Milan 2-0, far from foggy San SiroFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — They were 3,800 miles from foggy San Siro, and that’s not all that was different for Inter Milan and AC Milan when they met outside of Italy for just the third time in 101 years. Phelps off to winning start at worlds, but he can thank him teammates againROME — One after another, the records kept falling. Record mania! Marks falling all over the place on the opening night of world swimmingROME — Germany’s Britta Steffen and the Netherlands relay team have kept up the record breaking at the world championships, setting the fifth and sixth marks on the opening night of swimming. |
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