The 100 Back was a Last Minute Decision for World Champion Louise Hansson
Sweden’s Louise Hansson blasted a new Swedish record to take gold in the 100 back in 55.20. She was out fast, flipping at 26.45, .25 ahead of the field
Siobhan Haughey Leads Final Money Table as Over $3 Million Awarded in Abu Dhabi
With two gold medals and a World Record bonus, Siobhan Haughey of Hong Kong led all earners with $91,250 at the end of the 6 day meet.
Sjostrom Downs Championship Record In 50 Free, Now Owns 6/8 Fastest Swims Ever
Sjostrom clocked a time of 23.08 to break Ranomi Kromowidjojo’s Short Course World Championship Record of 23.19 set in 2018.
United States Tops SC World Championships Medals Table for 3rd Straight Edition
17-year old Claire Curzan won 2 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze medals, part of 30 total podium finishes for Team USA in Abu Dhabi.
Italian Men Bring The Heat In 400 Medley Relay For Nat’l & C’Ships Record
Italy capped off a successful 2021 FINA Short Course World Championships with a record-setting performance in the men’s medley relay.
Alessandro Miressi Re-Lowers Italian Record To Win 100 Free World Title
Miressi closed like a rocket over the final 25 meters to run down early leader Ryan Held and win gold in 45.57, .01 under his Italian Record.
Diener Swims 2nd German Record in 200 Back in a Month After 7 Year Drought
2021 FINA SHORT COURSE SWIMMING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Thursday, December 16th – Tuesday, December 21st Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab…
Razzetti Slashes His 3rd Italian Record Of SC Worlds With A 3:59.57 400 IM
Razzetti broke Luca Marin’s 2006 record earlier this fall and has now brought it under 4 minutes with a 3:59.57 at Short Course Worlds.
Lewis Burras’ 21.79 LCM 50 Free Makes Him 2nd Fastest British Man All-Time
After a long break away from the sport last year, 21-year-old Lewis Burras is back in the water, competing at a local meet in England this past weekend.
Emre Sakci Disqualified (Again) In Men’s 50 Breast Semis After Posting Top Time
Sakci, who was also disqualified in the men’s 100 breast, got called for an infraction in the men’s 50 breast semis after putting up the top time in 25.52.
Canadian Swimmers Earn $109,500 on Monday at World Championships
Thanks to 3 wins and a World Record bonus from Maggie MacNeil (above), Canadian swimmers earned a huge amount of cash on Monday evening.
Multiple National Records Fall In Women’s 100 Breast Abu Dhabi Final
Day 5 finals here at these 2021 FINA Short Course World Championships brought the heat, epitomized by the women’s 100m breaststroke event.
Max Litchfield in 10-Day COVID Isolation in Abu Dhabi; Documents on TikTok
After placing 8th in the 400 free on day 1 of the World Short Course Championships, Max Litchfield had to withdraw due to a positive COVID-19 test.
Ilya Borodin Smashes 400 IM World Junior Record To Become 3rd Best Ever
18-year-old Ilya Borodin just fired off a big-time personal best in the 400 IM to take silver, a new World Junior Record and new European Record.
Miressi Posts 45.58 100 Free Italian Record For Top Seed At SC Worlds
Alessandro Miressi lowered his own Italian national record while competing in the men’s 100m free semi-finals today in Abu Dhabi.
