Missy motors to record sixth gold in Barcelona
BARCELONA (Reuters) – The final day of the world swimming championships belonged to Missy Franklin as the American teenager became the first woman to win six golds at a single edition thanks to the U.S. triumph in the medley relay on Sunday.
France win medley gold after U.S. disqualified
BARCELONA (Reuters) – France were handed a shock victory in the men’s 4×100 meters medley relay when gold-medal favorites United States were disqualified at the world championships in Barcelona on Sunday.
Park’s run ends as Lewis wins at St Andrews
(Reuters) – Park Inbee’s run of consecutive major victories ended after Stacy Lewis of the United States came from behind to win the women’s British Open by two shots at St Andrews on Sunday.
Franklin first woman to win six golds at one worlds
BARCELONA (Reuters) – American teenager Missy Franklin became the first woman to win six golds at a single world championships when she helped the United States to victory in the 4×100 meters medley relay on Sunday.
Hungary’s Hosszu wins 400 meters medley gold
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Katinka Hosszu of Hungary won gold in the women’s 400 meters individual medley at the world championships in Barcelona on Sunday to follow up on her triumph over 200 meters earlier in the week.
China’s Sun wins 1,500 gold to claim distance treble
BARCELONA (Reuters) – China’s Sun Yang won a second consecutive world championship gold in the men’s 1,500 meters freestyle to complete a rare treble of distance titles on Sunday.
Dutchwoman Kromowidjojo wins 50 meters freestyle gold
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Ranomi Kromowidjojo of the Netherlands won gold in the women’s 50 meters freestyle at the world swimming championships on Sunday.
Japan’s Seto wins 400 meters medley gold
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Japanese teenager Daiya Seto won gold in the men’s 400 meters individual medley at the world swimming championships on Sunday.
Russia’s Efimova wins 50 meters breaststroke gold
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Yuliya Efimova of Russia won gold in the women’s 50 metres breaststroke at the world swimming championships on Sunday.
China’s Ye happier after 400 meters medley heats
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Chinese teenager Ye Shiwen was third-quickest in heats for the 400 meters individual medley at the world championships on Sunday as she looks to make up for the disappointment of missing out on a medal over 200 meters.
