Thomas Ceccon Clocks 22.68 50 Fly To Become #7 Performer All-Time, Breaks Italian Record
After finishing in fifth last year, Ceccon is now a World Champion in the 50 fly, as well as the seventh-fastest in history.
Meilutyte Swims #8 100 BR Performance Ever, McSharry Becomes First Irishwoman Under 1:06
Meilutyte clocked a world-leading 1:04.67, while McSharry dropped nearly half a second to go 1:05.55 in the 100 breast prelims.
How Short Course Swimming Helped Leon Marchand Break A World Record
According to a study from Ricardo Peterson Silveira, Marchand improved significantly on his 400 IM underwaters over the course of a year.
Hype Fulfilled: Leon Marchand Destroys Oldest World Record From Michael Phelps
Marchand destroyed the oldest long course world record in the books by over a second, clocking a time of 4:02.50 at the 2023 World Championships.
Fukuoka 2023, Day 1 North America Recap: Canada Off To Rough Start, But There Is Hope
Even though the Canadians did not perform well on the opening night of Worlds, it is too early to come to the conclusion that they are done for.
Reigning Silver Medalist Kaylee McKeown DQed From Women’s 200 IM Semi-Final
McKeown was DQed for her back-to-breast turn, as she did not touch the wall fully on her back. She had previously been a gold medal contender in the 200 IM.
Maxime Grousset Takes 0.02 Seconds Off His Own 50 Fly French Record, Goes 22.72
Grousset took 0.02 seconds off his previous French record, which was set in the prelims at the 2023 World Championships.
Erika Fairweather Swims 3:59.59 400 Free To Become Fifth Woman Sub-4:00
Fairweather won her first major long course medal and became the fifth woman ever to break four minutes in the 500 freestyle.
Great Britain’s Men’s 4×100 Free Relay Team Disqualified At Worlds For Early Takeoff
Britain had been a heavy favorite to win gold in this relay at Worlds, but now will have to go to 2024 Worlds to secure Olympic qualification.
Shayna Jack Posts Massive 52.28 100 Free But Won’t Swim The Event Individually
Jack is now the eigth-fastest performance of all-time, and her swim goes to show just how strong Australia is in the 100 free.
Lucas Matzerath Clocks 58.74 100 Breast To Take Down German Record
Matzerath is the second German to break 59 seconds in the 100 breast, and the tenth-fastest European of all-time in the event.
Maxime Grousset Swims 22.74 50 Fly To Break French Record, #9 Performer All-Time
Grousset broke a record that was previously shared by Frederick Bosquet and Florent Manadou, and is now the ninth-fastest performer of all-time.
2023 World Championships Relay Lineups: Weitzeil Over Walsh In U.S. W. 4×100 FR Prelims
Despite Walsh finishing third and Weitzeil finishing second in the 100 free at U.S. Nationals, Weitzeil was put on the prelims relay over Walsh.
Simone Manuel, Michael Andrew, And More Headline Field At 2023 Pro Championships
Manuel, Andrew, and several other Olympians are set to compete at the Pro Championships that begin on July 26 and overlap with the World Championships.
2023 World Champs Previews: Ryan Murphy The Man To Beat In Men’s 200 Back
In a field that is missing the reigning Worlds silver and bronze medalists, Murphy remains the only big name contender in the men’s 200 back.
