2023 World Cup Athens Day 2 Prelims: Aussie Simpson In The 100 Free Spotlight
Australian Cody Simpson earned silver last night the 100m fly and will try to upgrade to gold in the 100m free, owning the top seed in 48.99 out of the heats.
Cody Simpson Makes First International Podium, Ties for Silver Medal in 100 Fly (51.92)
Cody Simpson said he was “finding some flow” at the World Cup stop in Athens, hitting his fastest unshaved/rested 100 butterfly of his career so far.
2023 World Cup – Athens: Day 1 Finals Live Recap
Australia’s Kaylee McKeown will look to defend her top billing in the 50 back tonight against a trio of Canadians, including the SCM WR holder Maggie MacNeil.
Kaylee McKeown Scares 50 Backstroke World Record with 27.02 — 2nd-Fastest Swim of All Time
Kaylee McKeown put a scare into the 50 backstroke world record on Friday, blazing a personal-best 27.02 — just .04 seconds off the Liu Xiang’s world record.
2023 World Cup Athens Day 1 Prelims Recap: Clash Of The Women’s 50 Free Titans
World Record holder Sarah Sjostrom looks primed to repeat her 50m freestyle gold medal-worthy performance from the first stop of the World Cup series.
5 Storylines (& Some Bonuses) to Watch at the 2nd World Aquatics World Cup Stop – Athens
Olympic Champion Maggie MacNeil will make an appearance in Athens, the 2nd of 3 stops on the World Cup circuit and joins a competitive field in the sprints.
Kristof Milak Still Expected At Budapest World Cup But Will Not Race 200 Fly
Olympic champion Kristof Milak is still expected to race at the final stop of the World Cup, but his event lineup won’t include the 200 fly.
Kaylee McKeown: “If I Did This For The Money, I Would Not Be In The Sport of Swimming”
McKeown could walk away with upwards of $150,000 by the end of the World Cup series, but that’s the last thing she’s focused on.
United States, Host Nation Greece Beef Up Rosters For 2023 World Cup In Athens
U23 Championships gold medalist Stergios-Marios Bilas is among the host nation swimmers expected to race at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup in Athens.
LIVEBARN Race of the Week: Qin Haiyang Ties His Own Asian Record in the 100 Breast
Qin Haiyang ripped a 57.69 100 breast as part of his Berlin breaststroke sweep. The time tied his Asian record and set a new World Cup record.
McKeown, Qin Top All Earners With $12K Apiece At Opening World Cup Leg In Berlin
Kaylee McKeown won $12K in Berlin and has set herself up to take a run at a much bigger payday later this month.
Michael Andrew Candid in Interview: “There’s a Silver Lining in Missing that Team…”
Michael Andrew, prior to the start of the World Cup Series, had a candid conversation about his disappointing summer and his plans for the future.
Who Is Maximillian Giuliani Of Australia?
Let’s find out more about 20-year-old Maximillian Giuliani of Australia, the man who took 200m free silver at the Berlin World Cup stop.
Qin Haiyang, Kaylee McKeown Lead World Cup Standings After First Stop in Berlin
The competition continues next weekend in Athens and the following weekend in Budapest with $100,000 at stake for the overall series crowns.
WATCH: Ruta Meilutyte Fires Off 29.56 50 Breast For New World Cup Record In Berlin
Ruta Meilutyte clocked 29.56 to establish a new World Cup record in the women’s 50 breaststroke, tying herself for the 10th fastest performance all-time.
