HANGZHOU, China --- Former Texas A&M All-American and four-time Jamaican Olympian Alia Atkinson has won gold in the 50-meter breaststroke at the 2018 FINA World Swimming Championships.
Atkinson held off the challenge of long-time rival Ruta Meilutyte of Lithuania who touched in 29.38 seconds. Martina Carraro of Italy won the bronze medal in 29.59 seconds. She builds upon her career adding her 10th World Championship medal.
Atkinson held off the challenge of long-time rival Ruta Meilutyte of Lithuania who touched in 29.38 seconds. Martina Carraro of Italy won the bronze medal in 29.59 seconds. She builds upon her career adding her 10th World Championship medal.