Madison Wilson
Katie Ledecky of United States celebrates after finishing first in the women's 400m freestyle final at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, June 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Ledecky reclaims 400 title at swimming worlds, eyeing more

By Ciarán Fahey Jun. 18, 2022 03:37 PM EDT

FILE - Australia's Madison Wilson holds her silver medal after her second place finish in the women's 100m backstroke final at the Swimming World Championships in Kazan, Russia, in this Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015, file photo. Olympic gold medal swimmer Madison Wilson of Australia has been hospitalized for treatment of COVID-19. Wilson, who is fully vaccinated, was forced to withdraw from the International Swim League competition in Naples, Italy because of the diagnosis. “I’m taking some time to rest and I’m sure I’ll be ready to bounce back in no time,” Wilson said in a post Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File)
Olympic gold medalist Madison Wilson hospitalized for COVID

Sep. 20, 2021 03:41 PM EDT

First Lady of the United States Jill Biden watches the swimming competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Japanese star Seto misses in 400 IM as Olympic swim starts

By Beth Harris Jul. 24, 2021 06:57 AM EDT

FILE - In this April 6, 2018, file photo, Australia's Cate Campbell, right, embraces her sister Bronte Campbell after their women's 50m freestyle semifinal at the Aquatic Centre during the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, Australia. Even before the coronavirus pandemic, the Australian swimming siblings have had their share of health concerns. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, File)
Australian swimming's relay dynasty is built on trust

By Andrew Dampf Jul. 23, 2021 05:43 AM EDT