BUDAPEST – Members of the No. 1 Texas men's swimming program took down a world record at the World Aquatics Short Course World Championships.
Senior Luke Hobson and senior transfer Chris Guiliano broke the world record in the 400 freestyle final with a time of 3:01.66, breaking Italy's two-year record. Hobson split 45.18, while Guiliano anchored the team with a time of 45.42. The pair combined with Jack Alexy and Kieran Smith for Team USA and are now the only foursome to ever break the 3:02.00 barrier.
Hubert Kos led the field in the 100 backstroke semifinals with a time of 49.