Short Course World Championships

World Aquatics To Trial 10 Lane Semis & Finals At SC Worlds, Adding World Cup Wild Card Qualifier

World Aquatics will use 10 lanes in all semi-final and finals events 400 meters and shorter at the 2026 Short Course World Championships on a trial basis.

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USA Swimming Sets Dates, Location for New Short Course Worlds Selection Meet

Gretchen Walsh was the star of the 2024 Short Course World Championships, winning 7 gold medals and $290,000 in prize money.

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Top 10 Swims From the 2025 Swimming World Cup Series

Kate Douglass’ World Record time of 49.93 in the women’s 100 freestyle was one of the top swims of the 2025 World Cup series.

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A Record-Breaking Journey Of Record Breaking: A Timeline Of Gretchen Walsh’s World Records

The last 12 months have seen Gretchen Walsh reset records at a faster rate than anyone has ever managed before. Here’s how.

Unique Medals, Mascot Naming & Sustainability Among Key Initiatives At SC Worlds In Budapest

Although maybe not caught by all, the initiatives were aimed at elevating the standard and generating lasting memories for athletes and coaches alike.

Russian, Belarusian Athletes Will Receive Worlds Prize Money; Will Have “Neutral” Records

Russian breaststroker Kirill Prigoda led Neutral Athletes with almost $28,000 in prize money at Worlds, with three gold and three silver medals.

The 2024 Short Course World Championships Through The Eyes Of A Volunteer

Kevin Majoros takes fans behind the scenes as he gives an in-depth look at the 2024 SC World Championships from his experience as a volunteer at the meet.

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Fluidra Race Video of the Week: Gretchen Walsh Soars To World Record In 100 Fly At SC Worlds

Walsh broke 11 world records in Budapest, including doing so in the heats, semis and final of the women’s 100 fly.

The Super-Suit World Record That Wasn’t: Men’s 4×50 Free

Fred Bousquet split a blistering 19.87 on the French 4×50 free relay in 2008 that owns the fastest time ever, with the U.S. owning the official WR.

Duna Arena Is Now Home To 62 Swimming World Records, #2 All-Time

Coming out of Short Course Worlds, Budapest’s Duna Arena has now seen 62 world records broken in it, including 28 of the current marks.

Siobhann Haughey Wins 3-Straight Short Course World Titles to Mark the 23rd Time In History

Siobhan Haughey picked up the three-peat in the women’s 200 freestyle to mark the 23rd time in history this has been accomplished.

All 30 World Records Broken at Short Course Worlds

There were a staggering 30 World Records set at Short Course Champs, and Gretchen Walsh was solely responsible for 11 of them.

Gretchen Walsh’s 11 World Records Surpasses Spitz, Phelps For Most Set In Single Meet

Walsh took down a stunning 11 world records in Budapest, overtaking Mark Spitz and Michael Phelps for the most set at one meet by a wide margin.

SwimSwam Awards: 2024 Short Course World Championships (Men’s Edition)

Noe Ponti went undefeated during evening finals at Short Course Worlds, setting world records in the 50 and 100 fly and adding a meet record in the 100 IM.

Boglarka Kapas Affirms the End of Her Competitive Swimming Career with a “Goggle Drop” in Duna

Hungarian star swimmer Boglarka Kapas ended her competitive swimming career last week in the Duna Arena in her home country.