Sun Yang became only the second man to defend the 800 meters men's freestyle title at the FINA World Championships when he swam to victory in Barcelona.
Sun Yang said he is as determined as ever to add to his major championship medal haul after making a show-stealing appearance at the 2017 FINA World Aquatics Gala in Sanya on Saturday night.
Winning the best diver award on the doorstep of his mighty Chinese opponents has motivated Tom Daley to work harder than ever for an Olympic breakthrough.
FINA President Julio Maglione said that China has been FINA's important partner at the welcome dinner for the FINA World Aquatics Gala.
Chinese swimming star Sun Yang received the award for Outstanding Contribution to Swimming Popularity in China at the FINA World Aquatics Gala 2017 on Saturday night in Sanya city of South China's Hainan province.
BUDAPEST - Chinese superstar Sun Yang and American sensation Katie Ledecky went down to surprise defeats at the World Aquatics Championships on Wednesday, while the United States twice broke the world record in the mixed medley relay.
BUDAPEST - FINA will not revert to 'synchronized swimming' after the name of the sport was changed to 'artistic swimming' last week, the world governing body's executive chairman, Cornel Marculescu, said on Wednesday.
The biennial FINA World Aquatics Championships gathers talented athletes from all over the world to compete in a variety of aquatic sports. Among the teams, the mixed pairs are well known for their diversity and innovation.
BUDAPEST - Chinese superstar Sun Yang won the men's 200m freestyle gold at the World Aquatics Championships on Tuesday to add to his Olympic title in the same event.
BUDAPEST - The world championships came alive on Tuesday as Lilly King of the United States won the women's 100m breaststroke title in one of three record-setting swims at the end of a breathtaking evening session.
BUDAPEST - Katie Ledecky, the brilliant 20-year-old American freestyler, is now older and wiser when it comes to completing one of swimming's most punishing session schedules.
Fu Yuanhui bounced back from her lackluster performance in 100m backstroke to make into the 50m backstroke final at the FINA World Championships on Wednesday.
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