Where Gretchen Walsh’s 54.33 Ranks Among the Greatest World Records in Swimming History
Walsh’s new mark of 54.33 makes her more than 2% faster than the next-fastest swimmer in history, Sarah Sjostrom, making this the most dominant current WR.
How Often Does a Country Get More Than Two Swimmers Among The Fastest In Prelims At SC Euros?
Jack McMillan and Duncan Scott (pictured) went 1-2 in the heats of the 200 free at Euros, bumping teammate Matt Richards, who was 3rd, out of the semis.
The Youngest Swimmers to Crack the Global Top 100 Since 2000
At just 13, Yu Zidi will become the youngest swimmer in history to rank in the top 10 of an event at for a year, and right now she’s #2 in the 200 fly.
A Historic Wave of World Records At The World Cup
With the exception of 2009, October 25, 2025, marks the day with the most world records ever in a single World Cup session.
How Many World Records Will Be Broken In The Last Quarter of 2025?
Kaylee McKeown set a pair of world records in October 2023 during the World Cup–two of just eight LC marks set in the final quarter of the year since 2000.
How Do The 2025 Junior World Champions Rank Globally?
American Rylee Erisman ranks 5th in the world this year after dropping a time of 52.79 in the girls’ 100 free at the World Junior Championships.
Unrivaled: Katie Ledecky’s 13 Major 800 Freestyle Titles Define a Legacy
In addition to winning the 800 free world title a record-breaking seven times, Ledecky has also won the event at four straight Olympic Games.
Depth Over Records: Why Singapore 2025 Might Be the Fastest World Championship Ever
Despite a relatively low number of world records falling, the depth at the 2025 World Championships made it arguably the fastest ever.
Yu Zidi Becomes Youngest Swimmer Ever To Reach A Final, Win A Medal At World Championships
After making two individual finals and earning a pair of 4th-place finishes, Yu became the youngest-ever medalist after swimming on China’s 4×200 free relay.
4/4 Relay Splits: Why Consistent Flying-Start PBs Are Key to World Records
For South Korea to break the men’s 4×200 world record, all four swimmers must deliver extraordinary performances—something historically rare.
McIntosh Aims to Match Phelps and Sjoström’s Historic Feats in Singapore
McIntosh aims to join Michael Phelps and Sarah Sjostrom by winning five individual medals at a single World Championship meet.
Summer McIntosh Is Just Third Woman To Hold Six Individual World Records Simultaneously
McIntosh now owns the all-time marks in the women’s 400 free and 400 IM in both short course and long course, in addition to the LC 200 IM and SC 200 fly.
Campbell McKean Makes History as First 18 & Under Swimmer to Break 59 in 100 Breast
Bend Swim Club and Texas commit Campbell McKean is now the fastest aged 18 or under swimmer in the men’s 100 breaststroke.
Raito Numata’s 4:12.10 400 IM Marks The Fastest-Ever For 16 & Under Boys
Numata surpasses China’s Zhang Zhanshuo (4:12.44) for the fastest time ever for a 16 & under swimmer in the 400 IM.
A Closer Look At Katie Ledecky’s Longevity
Ledecky’s 800 free world record continues to amaze, as she became the fifth-oldest woman to break a WR and the second-oldest to do so in a distance event.
