Australian swimming sensations Kaylee McKeown, Ariarne Titmus, and Mollie O’Callaghan are set to dive into the pool this evening from 9:00pm for more finals at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka.
The event, being broadcast exclusively on Channel 9’s 9Network and 9Now, promises thrilling performances.
Having missed out on a medal chance due to a disqualification in the 200m individual medley, world record holder McKeown is now gunning for gold in the women’s 100m backstroke.
Meanwhile, Titmus and O’Callaghan aim to secure their spots in the 200m freestyle finals as they compete in tonight’s semi-finals.
The formidable American Katie Ledecky will vie for supremacy in the 1500m freestyle final, with Australia’s own Lani Pallister challenging her from lane three. In the men’s arena, Romanian sensation David Popovici, currently viewed as the world’s premier male swimmer, will headline the Men’s 200m freestyle final.
Tonight’s Line-Up:
- Men’s 200m freestyle final
- Women’s 1500m freestyle final
- Men’s 50m breaststroke semi-finals
- Women’s 100m backstroke final
- Men’s 100m backstroke final
- Women’s 200m freestyle semi-finals
- Men’s 200m butterfly semi-finals
- Women’s 100m breaststroke final
Channel Nine’s Wide World of Sports boasts a stellar commentary team, including swimming greats Ian Thorpe, Giaan Rooney, and Ellie Cole. They will be joined by Mat Thompson with the calls and host Nick McArdle. Tom Decent will provide live reactions from poolside.
Channel 9 ensures that fans won’t miss a moment with coverage of each heat and final. High diving and water polo events can be streamed on 9Now. Additionally, Australia’s Stingers have earned their spot in the women’s water polo semi-finals following a decisive victory against Greece.
