Gwangju - Australia's Matt Wilson equalled the 200 metres breaststroke world record on Thursday to underline his world title credentials.
The Commonwealth bronze medallist went out fast in Gwangju and finished strong to win his semi-final in two minutes, 6.67 seconds - tying the mark of Japan's rival Ippei Watanabe, who also qualified for Friday's final.
WR Alert ???????? - Men's 200m Breast
— FINA (@fina1908) July 25, 2019
TIME: 2:06:67!
Matthew Wilson of Australia equals Ippei Watanabe World Record in the Men's 200m Breast! #SWIMMING #FINAGwangju2019 pic.twitter.com/dJqc22r4jd