Baldini gives Italy 2nd gold at swimming world c'ships

Baldini gives Italy 2nd gold at swimming world c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Luca Baldini of Italy celebrates after winning the men's 5-kilometer open water final on July 16 and giving Italy its second gold medal on the opening day of action at the ninth swimming world championships in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan. Baldini eased past the finish line at Momochihama Beach in the city with a time of 55 minutes, 37 seconds.

Valli claims 1st gold at swimming world c'ships

Valli claims 1st gold at swimming world c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Italy's Viola Valli celebrates after winning the women's 5-kilometer open water final July 16 to clinch the first gold medal at the ninth swimming world championships that opened the same day in Fukuoka. Valli pulled into a 30-meter lead with 1 km to go before crossing the finish line at Momochihama Beach in 1 hour, 23 seconds.

Valli claims 1st gold at swimming world c'ships

Valli claims 1st gold at swimming world c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Italy's Viola Valli celebrates after winning the women's 5-kilometer open water final July 16 to clinch the first gold medal at the ninth swimming world championships that opened the same day in Fukuoka. Valli pulled into a 30-meter lead with 1 km to go before crossing the finish line at Momochihama Beach in 1 hour, 23 seconds.

Baldini gives Italy 2nd gold at swimming world c'ships

Baldini gives Italy 2nd gold at swimming world c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Luca Baldini of Italy celebrates after winning the men's 5-kilometer open water final on July 16 and giving Italy its second gold medal on the opening day of action at the ninth swimming world championships in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan. Baldini eased past the finish line at Momochihama Beach in the city with a time of 55 minutes, 37 seconds.