The eighth and final session of the swimming competition at the FINA World Championships in Budapest (HUN) produced some more fine performances, namely two new World Records, both from US swimmers. Lilly King was associated to these achievements, with her 50m breast global mark of 29.40, and then as member of the North American quartet establishing a new world standard (3:51.55) in the women’s 4x100m medley relay.
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Recap Day 16 #FINABudapest2017
On day 16 of the FINA World Championships in Budapest, phenomenal Dressel shines in golden session for USA in swimming, Iffland wins first title for Australia in high diving and Croatia spoils Hungary’s night with second crown in water polo.
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Iffland wins first title for Australia | Samsung Play of the Day | #FINABudapest2017
After two consecutive wins from US athletes, Rhiannan Iffland, from Australia, became the 2017 high diving world champion, following a spectacular performance today in Budapest (HUN).
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USA wins gold in Waterpolo | Samsung Play of the Day | #FINABudapest2017
United States of America stormed to a record fifth FINA World Championship women’s water polo crown, defeating Spain 13-6 in the gold-medal final at the Alfred Hajos Pool here tonight.
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Recap Day 15 #FINABudapest2017
On day 15 of the FINA World Championships in Budapest, the women’s water polo team of the USA took the fifth world crown by beating Spain in the final 13:6 and the high divers had their first competition day.
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Sports Photography Tips | That Work from Your Backyard to the Olympic Games
Jeff Cable shares his favorite tips for photographing sporting events. Even though Jeff is a 5-time Olympic photographer, he has advice for photographers of all levels. Jeff recommends camera gear, camera settings, and ways to grab unique sports photos. His casual and fun style of teaching has made him one of the most popular speakers at B&H for the last 5 years.
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Team USA | Laura Wilkinson Dives To Gold In Sydney
At the Olympic Games Sydney 2000 U.S. diver Laura Wilkinson completed a comeback for the ages, landing her atop the podium with a gold medal draped around her neck.
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3-year-old twins drown in swimming pool on Long Island
Police said 3-year-old twin brothers have died after they were pulled from a backyard swimming pool on Long Island, CBS New York reports.
First responders arrived at the Melville home around 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday.
The incident began when the mother woke up and saw her 5-year-old son, but discovered her 3-year-old boys missing.
The mother looked out the window and saw one of the children floating in the backyard swimming pool. She called 911 and administered CPR.
See CBS News
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Recap Day 14 #FINABudapest2017
The fifth and final session of the swimming competition at the FINA World Championships in Budapest was highlighted by the three titles of USA (Chase Kalisz, Caeleb Dressel and Katie Ledecky) but also with the impressive and significant victories of Mireia Belmonte (ESP) and Etiene Medeiros (BRA).
At the water polo Hungary beat Greece by 7:5 and Croatia caused a major upset in ending the reign of Serbia as the best team in the world by winning 11:12.