FUKUOKA, Japan – Texas Swimming and Diving's Erin Gemmell won silver with the United States in the women's 4x200-meter freestyle relay at the World Aquatics Championships on Thursday at the Marine Messe Fukuoka. Carson Foster placed fifth in the men's 200-meter individual medley, while Texas Ex Matt Cooper placed ninth on high dive at Seaside Momochi Beach Park.
Gemmell swam the lead leg for the United States in the 4x200m free relay, teaming with Katie Ledecky, Bella Sims and Alex Shackell to post a time of 7:41.38. Australia won the world title, capturing gold and establishing a new world record with a time of 7:37.