Europe

David Popovici Blasts 1:44.40 200 Free World Junior Record

Romania’s David Popovici set a new world junior record in the second semifinal of the men’s 200 free on Day 2 in Budapest.

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European National Records Fall in Men’s 100 Back Semis

Apostolos Christou (above) set a new Championship and Greek record in the second men’s 100 back semi, one of three national records to fall in that heat.

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2022 World Championships Night 1 Photo Vault

Leon Marchand of France clocked the second fastest men’s 400m IM time in history. See how he and other top performers celebrated on night 1 in Budapest.

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Nicolo Martinenghi Lowers Own 100 BR Italian Record to Win Gold in Budapest

Nicolo Martinenghi lowered his own Italian record by .02, clocking 58.26 to win gold on night 2 of the 2022 World Championships.

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Apostolos Christou Sets Championship Record in 100 Back with 52.09 at 2022 Worlds

Greece’s Apostolos Christou set a new Championship Record and is the top seed heading into the Men’s 100 Backstroke final tomorrow night.

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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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Italy Tops Medals Table for 2nd Straight World Para Swimming Championships

The Italians capped off their week in Madeira with a world record in the final mixed 4×100-meter freestyle relay 34 pts event on Saturday. 

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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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2022 FINA World Aquatics Championships: Day 2 Prelims Preview

Sunday’s morning session features a lighter schedule than Saturday with just five prelims on Day 2 of the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

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Budapest 2022, Day 1 Euro Recap: Marchand Follows in Phelps’ & Father’s Footsteps

In a head-turning swim, Leon Marchand came within a second of the world record as he took gold in the men’s 400 IM on Day 1 of 2022 Worlds.

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Watch: Leon Marchand Blasts 4:04 400 IM at Worlds (Day 1 Finals Race Videos)

Watch all of the finals race videos from the first finals session of the 2022 World Championships, including Leon Marchand’s 400 IM European Record.

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Leon Marchand Crushes 4:04.28 400 IM European Record For #2 Swim In History

Marchand is now the second-fastest 400 IMer in history to Michael Phelps and the new European record holder with a 4:04.28.

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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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British Men Lower 4×100 Free Relay National Record In 3:11.14

Lewis Burras, Jacob Whittle, Matt Richards and Tom Dean teamed up to take down the British Record in the men’s 4×100 free relay at 2022 Worlds.

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Thomas Ceccon Rebreaks Italian 50 Fly Record in 22.79

After becoming the first Italian man under 23 seconds in the prelims, Thomas Ceccon swam 22.79 to lower his Italian Record on Day 1 of 2022 Worlds.

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