Several Nittany Lion Swimmers Competing In World Championships

FUKUOKA, Japan – Six current or former Penn State swimmers are set for represent their countries in the World Aquatics Championships in Japan, beginning on July 22. Eduardo Cisternas (Chile), Emma Harvey (Bermuda), Jack Harvey (Bermuda), Mariano Lazzerini (Chile), Melissa Rodriguez (Mexico) and Shane Ryan (Ireland) are set to compete in the championships.
 
The championships will be broadcast on NBC Sports and Peacock. For the full World Aquatics Championships schedule and results, visit here.
 
Representing Chile, Cisternas, who competed in the 2020 Olympic Games, will compete in the 400 Freestyle and 800 Freestyle, while Mariano Lazzerini will compete in the 50 Breaststroke and 100 Breaststroke.
 
Emma and Jack Harvey will represent Bermuda. Emma will compete in the 50 Backstroke and 100 Backstroke, while Jack will race in the 100 Backstroke and 200 Backstroke. They will also combine in the 4x100 Mixed Freestyle Relay.
 
Rodriguez, who competed in the 2020 Olympic Games, will represent Mexico in the 50 Breaststroke, 100 Breaststroke and 200 Breaststroke.
 
Ryan, who competed in the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games, will compete in the 100 Freestyle. Ryan will also be part of Ireland's 4x100 Men's Medley Relay team.
 
For updates on Penn State swimming and diving, follow the team on Instagram (@pennstateswimdive), Twitter (@PennStateSwim) and Facebook (Penn State Swimming & Diving).
 
World Championships Event Schedules (All Times Eastern)
 
Eduardo Cisternas (Chile)
400 Free – 7/22 prelims (9:30 p.m.), 7/23 finals (7 a.m.)
800 Free – 7/24 prelims (9:30 p.m.), 7/26 finals (7 a.m.)
 
Emma Harvey (Bermuda)
50 Back – 7/25 prelims (9:30 p.m.), 7/26 semifinals (7 a.m.), 7/26 finals (7 a.m.)
100 Back – 7/23 prelims (9:30 p.m.), 7/24 semifinals (7 a.m.), 7/25 finals (7 a.m.)
4x100 Mixed Free Relay – 7/28 prelims (9:30 p.m.), 7/29 finals (7 a.m.)
 
Jack Harvey (Bermuda)
100 Back – 7/23 prelims (9:30 p.m.), 7/24 semifinals (7 a.m.), 7/25 finals (7 a.m.)
200 Back – 7/26 prelims (9:30 p.m.), 7/27 semifinals (7 a.m.), 7/28 finals (7 a.m.)
4x100 Mixed Free Relay – 7/28 prelims (9:30 p.m.), 7/29 finals (7 a.m.)
 
Mariano Lazzerini (Chile)
50 Breast – 7/24 prelims (9:30 p.m.), 7/25 semifinals (7 a.m.), 7/26 finals (7 a.m.)
100 Breast – 7/22 prelims (9:30 p.m.), 7/23 semifinals (7 a.m.), 7/24 finals (7 a.m.)
 
Melissa Rodriguez (Mexico)
50 Breast – 7/28 prelims (9:30 p.m.), 7/29 semifinals (7 a.m.), 7/30 finals (7 a.m.)
100 Breast – 7/23 prelims (9:30 p.m.), 7/24 semifinals (7 a.m.), 7/25 finals (7 a.m.)
200 Breast – 7/26 prelims (9:30 p.m.), 7/27 semifinals (7 a.m.), 7/28 finals (7 a.m.)
 
Shane Ryan (Ireland)
100 Free – 7/25 prelims (9:30 p.m.), 7/26 semifinals (7 a.m.), 7/27 finals (7 a.m.)
4x100 Men's Medley Relay – 7/29 prelims (9:30 p.m.), 7/30 finals (7 a.m.)