Top Stories To Follow, How to Watch the 2023 World Para Swimming Championships
The World Para Swimming Championships are underway in Manchester, England, with one World Record already falling on day 1.
There Were 10 World Records Set in Fukuoka. Where Does That Rank All-Time?
The 2023 World Aquatics Championships averaged more-than-one World Record every day of the meet. How does that rank in historical terms?
Chikunova, Kolesnikov Receive 1 Million Ruble Bonuses on Last Day of Russia Swimming Cup
Russia handed out two more 1 million ruble bonuses on Sunday to swimmers at the final of the All-Russia Swimming Cup who beat the World Championship time.
Ruta Meilutyte Earns $100,000 In Prize Money in Just 2 Events (FULL Worlds Prize Money)
Ruta Meilutyte (above) won the 2nd-most prize money at the meet in spite of only swimming two events at the World Championships. Mollie O’Callaghan had the most.
Marchand, McKeown, and Team USA Named Official AQUA Best of the Meet (2023 Worlds)
Kaylee McKeown (left) and Leon Marchand (right) each won three individual gold medals to take the FINA Athlete of the Meet honors.
19-Year Old Egor Kornev Breaks Through with 48.03 100 Free at Russian Nationals (Day 4)
A pair of times that would have won silver medals at Worlds plus a huge drop for a teenager highlighted the semis on Saturday in Kazan.
VMI Swimmer Hayden Rose Credited With Saving Woman’s Life During Cyber-Exercise
VMI swimmer Hayden Rose reacted quickly when a civilian partner collapsed after a briefing during a cyber-security training exercise.
World Champions Cam McEvoy, Ben Proud Show Each Other Love After 50 Free Final
A year ago, nobody would have guessed Cam McEvoy would return to racing, let alone win a World Championship, let alone in the 50 free. He says Ben Proud paved the way.
Sarah Sjostrom Ties Michael Phelps For Most Individual Worlds Medals
Sjostrom is the latest superstar to take hold of a torch from Michael Phelps this week in Fukuoka; she’s expected to complete the pass on Sunday.
Jake Foster Breaks Through, Nick Mahabir Breaks Record in 100 Breast Finals in Irvine
Jake Foster (above) put off med school to train for the 2024 US Olympic Trials. His one year shot at pro swimming is off to a good start.
Australia Boosts Olympic Hopes With AUD$20 Million in New Athletics Funding
Australia’s aquatics programs, including swimming, diving, synchro, and water polo, will all share in the new AUD$ 20 million in federal funding.
McKenzie Coan, Who Won 3 World Titles in 2022, Withdraws from 2023 Championships
McKenzie Coan, a four-time Paralympic Champion, withdrew from next week’s Para Swimming World Championships after being diagnosed with Bell’s palsy.
D1 Swimming & Diving Committee Approves Long Course Qualifying for 2024 NCAA Champs
The NCAA D1 Swimming & Diving Committee made the 2023-2024 college season decision a bit easier for swimmers like the new top US sprinter, Jack Alexy (above).
Teen Nick Mahabir Breaks Singapore Record at TYR Pro Championships in Irvine
Teenager Nick Mahabir re-broke his own Singapore National Record in the 100 breaststroke on Friday at USA Swimming’s Pro Championships.
Time to Final in Women’s 200 Back Was Faster at US Trials Than Worlds
Australia’s Jenna Forrester was the last qualifier for finals of the women’s 200 back in 2:09.74. That time would not have made finals at US Trials.
