2015 World Championships Previews: Men’s 200 IM
With Phelps and Hagino absent, Ryan Lochte is looking for his 4th consecutive title.
2015 World Championships Preview: Women’s 200 Back
Missy Franklin is the 200 backstroke World Record holder in the 200 meter backstroke in long course, but hasn’t matched that time since the 2012 Olympic Games.
2015 World Championships Preview: Women’s 100 Back
Missy Franklin is the defending World and Olympic Champion in the 100 back, but Emily Seebohm has been consistently sub-59.
World Championships Preview: Women’s 200 Breaststroke
Rikke Pedersen of Denmark has emerged as the top 200 breastroker in the world the last few years.
World Championships Preview: Women’s 50 Breaststroke
Yuliya Efimova has the most impressive resume of anyone in the field in the 50m breastroke. She is the two-time world champion (2009 & 2013) and was the runner up in 2011.
World Championships Preview: Women’s 100 Breaststroke
Predictions
1. Ruta Meilutyte, LTU – 1:04.57; 2. Yuliya Efimova, RUS – 1:05.17; 3. Kanako Watanabe, JPN – 1:05.69
1500m Freestyle World Championship Preview: Ledecky Looking For Second Distance Trifecta
Katie Ledecky is the undisputed favourite in this event and it does not appear that she will be challenged in the slightest.
800m Free World Championship Preview: Is Sub 8:10 Possible?
Ever since defeating defending champion and heavy favourite Rebecca Adlington on her home soil, Ledecky has been in control of the event.
400m Free World Championship Preview: The Race For Silver
With Katie Ledecky all but guaranteed a gold medal in this event, the race will be between Mireia Belmonte Garcia, Jazmin Carlin, and Lauren Boyle for the silver medal.
200m Freestyle World Championship Preview: Franklin, Ledecky Looking To Sweep Podium
Ledecky has shown a fierce tenacity to go after races with no fear and to do absolutely whatever it takes to win. Both Franklin and Ledecky will be in for a challenge.
100m Freestyle World Championship Preview: Can Campbell Be Dethroned?
Last year there were three swimmers who went sub-53, led by Cate Campbell at 52.62, and two this year with Bronte Campbell and Femke Heemskerk tied at 52.69. Based on the fast performances the last few years, we should see some more 52 second swims this summer.
Women’s 50m Freestyle World Championship Preview: Women Inch Towards Steffen’s World Record
Cate Campbell once again has the top time in the world for 2015 at 24.03. Based off her recent results and experiences, I think we will see Cate Campbell at the top of the podium in Kazan.
Men’s 1500m Freestyle World Championship Preview: Can Connor Jaeger Become Team USA’s Dominant Distance Freestyler?
The United States has lacked a dominant distance freestyler in recent years, but Jaeger may be their answer.
Men’s 800m Freestyle World Championship Preview: Can The Distance Stars Get Back Under 7:40 This Year?
Sun Yang will look to improve China’s streak in this event to four this summer, after he has won the last two and Zhang Lin won in 2009.
Men’s 400m Freestyle World Championship Preview: Sun Yang Has A Target On His Back
In the past, Sun has proven his talent and closing ability can be lethal. Recently, however, he hasn’t been swimming at the same level since serving his doping suspension.
