Maggie MacNeil Swam 4×100 Free Relay Through A Back Spasm
Despite this injury, MacNeil still helped Canada win a silver medal in the 4×100 free relay with Taylor Ruck, Penny Oleksiak, and Kayla Sanchez.
World Record Holder Kaylee McKeown No-Shows 100 Back Prelims
McKeown most likely no-showed this race because it conflicted with the finals of the 200 IM, which comes minutes after the 100 back semifinals.
2022 World Championships: Women’s 4×100 Free Relay Analysis
Although Australia won gold in the 4×100 free relay, Penny Oleksiak of Canada split 52.51, the fastest rolling start split of the race.
Budapest 2022, Oceania Day 1: Aussie Men Stepping Up When Unexpected
After failing to medal at the Olympics despite having the top time in the world, Elijah Winnington roared back this year to take Oceania’s first Worlds medal.
Summer McIntosh Becomes Fourth Woman Under 4:00 In The 400 Free
The 15-year-old McIntosh becomes the fourth-fastest performer of all time with her 3:59.39 to take silver behind Katie Ledecky.
Elijah Winnington Becomes #5 Performer Of All-Time With 3:41.22 400 Free
Winnington was engaged in a close battle with Germany’s Lukas Martens, but pulled away in a 26.50 final 50 to take his first Worlds title.
Women’s 4×100 FR Finals Lineups: Douglass and Zhang in, Hinds and Comerford Out
Kate Douglass (pictured) was put in the finals lineup over Mallory Comerford and Natalie Hinds despite being a relay rookie on the major international stage.
Women’s 4×100 FR Prelims: Will Douglass, Hinds, or Comerford Be Kept For Finals?
The biggest questions headed into the women’s 4×100 FR are who the USA will keep from prelims, and whether the Aussies have a shot at the world record.
Ridiculously Fast Splits Highlight Prelims Of Men’s 4×100 Free Relay
After multiple 47-low splits in prelims, the finals lineups for many of these teams become signficantly harder to decide upon.
Leon Marchand Breaks His Own French Record With 4:09.09 400 IM
Marchand swam a time that was faster than the Olympic-gold winning time last year, and takes the top seed in the 400 IM headed into finals.
Thomas Ceccon Breaks Italian 50 Fly Record With 22.88 Prelims Swim
With his Italian record in prelims, Ceccon becomes the first man from his country to go under 23 seconds in the men’s 50 fly.
Matt Sates No-Shows 400 Free Prelims Race
This no-show is likely due to the fact that Sates will also be swimming in the 400 IM later in the same session, and he wanted to avoid a double.
Relay Lineups: Kibler Missing From USA 4×100 FR, Chalmers On Aussie Prelims Team
Despite only tying for fourth at U.S. trials, Kibler is off the U.S men’s 4×100 free prelims relay and will likely be rested for finals.
2022 World Champs Previews: Mixed Medley Relay Looks To Be A USA Vs. China Battle
China looks to be the team to stop the United States from claiming Tokyo redemption and winning gold in the mixed medley relay.
Alfonso Mestre and Leonardo Diplano Test Positive For COVID-19, Both Out Of Worlds
Alfonso Mestre and Leonardo Deplano add to the growing list of swimmers who withdrew from the upcoming FINA World Championships due to a COVID-19 diagnosis.
