Anton Chupkov Hits 2:06.99 200 Breast to Rise to #2 in the World this Year

2021 LEN EUROPEAN AQUATICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Anton Chupkov earned his home country of Russia another Gold medal on the 4th day of swimming at these European Championships, roaring to victory in the men’s 200 breast. Chupkov tore to a 2:06.99, touching in a season best for the 24-year-old. The swim was not only a season best, it makes Chupkov the 2nd-fastest performer of the year, behind only Shoma Sato of Japan, who has been 2:06.40. Here is the current top 5 performers in the world for 2021:

Rank Swimmer Time Country
1 Shoma Sato 2:06.40 JPN
2 Anton Chupkov 2:06.99 RUS
3 Zac Stubblety-Cook 2:07.00 AUS
4 Arno Kamminga 2:07.35 NED
5 Ippei Watanabe 2:07.54 JPN

Chupkov is the World Record holder in the event, with his personal best of 2:06.12 standing as the top time in history. His 2:06.99 tonight marks his 5th-best performance in his career, and his 5th time under 2:07 in the event. Chupkov was just off his own European Championships Record of 2:06.80, which he set back in 2018.  2:06.99 now stands as the #14 performance all-time in the event.

 

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Landen
3 years ago

I still sit in awe Everytime I watch his race plan. His closing speed blows my mind. Watching the contrast of an early speed swimmer like Sato against a closer like Chupkov is gonna be amazing.

chinnychenchen
Reply to  Landen
3 years ago

that last 25m in Tokyo is gonna be absolutely insane.

Caeleb’s left suit string
3 years ago

This world record is going to be absolutely DEMOLISHED this summer, it seems like every other week someone’s going 2:07-2:06

Swim nerd
Reply to  Caeleb’s left suit string
3 years ago

Top 3 races this summer: 100 back, 200 breast, 200 free. The first two will likely have the two fastest fields ever and the 200 free has the potential to be the second fastest field behind only the 2009 worlds final

sadfasddsa
Reply to  Swim nerd
3 years ago

Im not as hyped on the 200 free. It will be faster than it has been in recent memory but not otherworldly

Pvdh
Reply to  Caeleb’s left suit string
3 years ago

They’re either at trials or a major champ meet. I think it’ll be be broken but these times are being done one full rest and taper.

Fresh Cuts
3 years ago

2:05.7 at Toyko, Daddy Chupkov don’t lose 🥵

Swim nerd
Reply to  Fresh Cuts
3 years ago

Just watch as it’s going to take a 2:06 to medal this year

Chad
3 years ago

There were a lot of doubters after the time he posted at Russian trials. Another 2:06 swim and a European title should silence the reasonable ones. On a side note, Kamminga did a great job sticking with Chupkov in that last 50. Definitely made me sit up while watching the race.

Chad
Reply to  Chad
3 years ago

Actually, now that I’m looking at the results, Kamminga outsplit Chupkov by .02 in that last 50…