Brazil, Latin America & Caribbean

Dizotti, Jungblut Both Clear Former Brazilian Record in 1500 Free by 4+ Seconds

The Brazilian women’s group continues to make history this week in Budapest, with the latest coming from a double-finalist, record-breaking performance in the 1500 free.

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2022 World Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

The 100 back is the first event of day two, featuring world record holder Ryan Murphy, 2nd seed Hunter Armstrong, and defending World Champion Jiayu Xu.

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Wang Shun and Kregor Zirk Scratch 200 Free on Day Two Prelims of Worlds

China’s Wang Shun has scratched the 200 free, likely to focus on the 200 IM on Tuesday where he is the top seed. He placed 14th in the 400 IM on day one.

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Budapest 2022, Day 1 South America Recap: Balduccini, Costa Make History

Stephanie Balduccini became the first Brazilian to go sub-54 in the women’s 4×100 freestyle relay during her team’s 6th-place finish on Saturday.

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2022 World Championships: Night 1 Men’s Relay Analysis

Kyle Chalmers is now in a three way tie for the #7 fastest relay split after swimming a 46.60 tonight as Australia’s anchor.

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Guilherme Costa Resets 400 Freestyle South American Record with 3:43.31

Brazil’s Guilherme Costa swam 3:43.31 to reset the South American and Brazilian records he set during Day 1 prelims of 2022 Worlds.

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In Spite of Record-Setting Top Ends, Times-to-Advance Slow at Budapest 2022

American Torri Huske was the top qualifier out of prelims in the women’s 100 meter butterfly on Saturday morning. While top end times were fast, the session lacked depth.

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Davenport Announces 14 Newcomers for 2022-23; Many with Program Record Times

Head coach Justin Vasquez has announced the five women and nine men who will join the Davenport Panthers for the 2022-23 school year.

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Gabriel Santos Scratches 50 Fly on Day One Prelims of World Championships

Brazil’s Gabriel Santos scratched the 50 butterfly where he was ranked #22. He is still entered in the 100 freestyle on Tuesday.

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2022 World Champs Previews: Australia vs. the World in the Women’s 4×100 FR Relay

After breaking the World Record in this event in Tokyo, the Australian women are bringing a brand new lineup to the World Championships.

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2022 World Championships: Official SwimSwam Preview Index

Follow along here as SwimSwam’s staff previews all 42 events that will be contested at the 2022 World Championships in Budapest.

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2022 World Champs Previews: Armstrong & Murphy Chase 51 in the Men’s 100 Back

Hunter Armstrong and Ryan Murphy are on the verge of another 51-second performance in the 100 backstroke, but it’s the rising star versus the veteran.

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PanAm Aquatics Hosting Extraordinary Congress On Rebranding Vote

PanAm Aquatics is the governing body for six aquatic disciplines for the American continent, including North, South and Central American nations.

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185 FINA Member Federations Send Pool Swimmers to 2022 World Championships

Turks & Caicos is one of three FINA member federations that did not participate in the 2019 World Championships but will in 2022.

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Kyle Chalmers, Kristof Milak Scratch 50 Fly at 2022 World Championships

Australian Kyle Chalmers has revealed new abilities in the butterfly races this year, but he’ll drop one of his two individual events at Worlds.

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