Swimming at the Aquatics FINA World Championships 2019

[heywoodu 16,434]

The most interesting thing about this 200m free so far is the fact that Sjöström was the fastest in the heats with 1:55,14 and Pellegrini was the fastest in the semi's with 1:55,14  

[dcro 10,210]

Commentators here keep pronouncing Masse like "Moss". Is that correct?

[OlympicsFan 860]

Finally Omegatiming is back up ... Quadaralle had a 8:17 split at 800 m, i think she will go 8:10 - 8:12 in the 800 m and if Ledecky won't compete, then i don't see anyone challenging her. Köhler could also have a small chance for bronze (if Ledecky scratches that race), considering that she had a 8:22.55 split at 800 m when her PB is only 2 seconds faster, i think she can go around 8:17.

[heywoodu 16,434]

Just now, dcro said:

Commentators here keep pronouncing Masse like "Moss". Is that correct?

Here sort of like "Mess" but with a bit drawn out 'e', now I'm curious.

[orangeman 2,851]

Masse is the first Canadian to defend her/his gold medal at the WC.  Second Canadian to get a 2nd gold medal at the WC after the great Victor Davis.  

[Griff88 2,020]

Lol the medal presenters keep crashing to the camera

[heywoodu 16,434]

Just now, orangeman said:

Masse is the first Canadian to defend her/his gold medal at the WC.  Second Canadian to get a 2nd gold medal at the WC after the great Victor Davis.  

Also the second ever to defend the 100m backstroke title after some German in the 70's.

[heywoodu 16,434]

Just now, Griff88 said:

Lol the medal presenters keep crashing to the camera

Sun is hitting them.

[dcro 10,210]

Just now, heywoodu said:

Also the second ever to defend the 100m backstroke title after some German in the 70's.

 

You don't mess with  DDR swimming school. 

[OlympicsFan 860]

4 minutes ago, Swewi said:

good that Sarah saved some energy now. 1.55.14 was unnecessary fast in the morning

I hope that this is what happened ... her 100 fly time doesn't suggest that she is in top shape.