With a triumphant wave of gold medals on Day 1, the Australian Dolphins are back in the pool for the second night of the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka.
Broadcast live on 9Network and 9Now from 9.00pm, Australia’s celebrated swimmers look to continue their dominant performance.
Ariarne Titmus led the charge, setting a world record and securing one of four Australian gold medals on the first day. Tonight, other promising Dolphins are set to take centre stage.
Emma McKeon, fresh off her victory in the 100m relay, is eyeing a second gold medal in the 100m butterfly final. Meanwhile, Jenna Forrester, an underdog, will contest the 200m Individual Medley final from lane six.
Australian backstroke world record holder Kaylee McKeown, accompanied by Madi Wilson, will make her debut in the women’s 100m backstroke semi-finals. In the men’s events, Romanian David Popovici aims for the 200m freestyle final after a strong showing in the heats, while Australia’s Alex Graham is set to compete in the same event.
Commentary for the 9Network’s coverage will be provided by esteemed swimmers Ian Thorpe, Giaan Rooney, and Ellie Cole. They will be accompanied by race caller Mat Thompson and host Nick McArdle, with reporter Tom Decent stationed poolside for post-race reactions.
For viewers interested in a wider coverage of the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, high diving and water polo events will be streamed live on 9Now.
