391 doping control tests – all negative

Following the conclusion of the entire analysis procedure, FINA is pleased to announce that 391 doping control tests were conducted in Rome (ITA) with the occasion of the 13th FINA World Championships and all were negativ Read More

Men’s medley relay sets new world record

The United States capped the 2009 FINA World Championships Sunday with a gold medal and world record in the men’s 4x100m medley relay. Read More

Phelps beats Cavic in 100 fly

Michael Phelps beat Milorad Cavic again, and this time there was no doubt about it. Read More

Kasey Carlson breaks 50m breast American record

World Championship bronze medalist Kasey Carlson broke the American record in the women’s 50m breast Saturday during prelims at the 2009 FINA World Championships. Read More

Cavic throws down WR heading into Phelps showdown

Cavic seized Michael Phelps' 100-meter butterfly world record Friday at the world swimming championships, where he's making plenty of headlines — in and out of the water. Read More

US set WR in 800-meter freestyle relay

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. Read More

FINA to ban record-breaking bodysuits Jan. 1

Swimming's governing body will ban record-breaking bodysuits beginning Jan. 1, a move that comes partly in response to a threat from Phelps' coach to pull his swimmer from competition until the suits are outlawed. Read More

2009 FINA World Championship Records

2009 FINA World Championship Records as of July 31, 2009. Read More

Phelps' coach threatens to pull swimmer from meets

No bodysuit ban, no Michael Phelps. That was the essence of what the Olympic great's coach said Tuesday after swimming's governing body confirmed bodysuits will be outlawed next year. Read More

Phelps content with 2nd in 200 free heats

Michael Phelps was unconcerned about posting only the second fastest time in morning heats for the 200-meter freestyle at the world championships Monday. Read More

2009 FINA World Championships begin

Competitors should never count out Rebecca Soni. Not just because she won three medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, including one gold medal in which she beat heavily favored Leisel Jones of Australia in the 200-meter breaststroke. Read More

Young U.S. Open Water team finishes strong in Ostia

Open water action concluded on Saturday as Team USA took 10th and 11th in the women’s 25k, and earned an 11th place finish in the men’s 25K. Read More

Dubai (UAE) will be organizer of 15th FINA World Championships

The city of Dubai (UAE) will be the organiser of the 15th FINA World Championships, to be held in 2013. Read More

USA Swimming launches 2009 Splash Bash To Support the U.S. World Championship Swim Team

USA Swimming launches 2009 Splash Bash To Support the U.S. World Championship Swim Team as they compete in Rome beginning July 26th, 2009. Read More

Fran Crippen Awarded Bronze Medal in Men’s Open Water 10K at FINA World Championships

Fran Crippen Awarded Bronze Medal in Men’s Open Water 10K at FINA World Championships. U.S. Men Earn Silver and Bronze Following FINA Appeal Process Read More

Gemmell wins silver medal in men's 10K open water race

Andrew Gemmell won a silver medal in the men’s 10K open water race at the FINA World Championships on Wednesday. Read More

13th FINA World Championships - Record of participation in Rome (ITA)

With 10 days for the start of the 13th FINA World Championships, to be held in Rome (ITA) from July 17-August 2, 2009 it is confirmed that this edition of the competition will be highlighted by a record of participation. Read More

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