The Official SwimSwam 2017 World Champs Preview/Predictions Tracker
Don’t want to miss a single one of our 2017 World Championship event-by-event previews or predictions? We’ve got you covered. Bookmark this page and come back daily for updated predictions and links out to each new event preview.
From the Research Files: Trends in World Rankings, 2011-2016 – Men
As we get ready for the pool swimming events to begin at FINA World Championships in Budapest, we thought we’d take a look at trends in world rankings over the last six years, as researched by Robin Pla*.
2017 World Champs: Italy Pulls 3 Swimmers on Day 1 (Scratch Report)
Silvia di Pietro (above) is one of three Italian swimmers scratching out of day 1 prelims. Other scratches include Louise Hansson of Sweden, Manuella Lyrio of Brazil, and Matias Koski of Finland.
2017 FINA World Championships: Day 1 Prelims Preview
Check out a preview of the first preliminary session of the 2017 FINA World Championships.
2017 Worlds Preview: World Record Watch for Efimova
You can find links to all of our event-by-event previews and a compilation of our predicted medal-winners here. 2017 FINA…
2017 Worlds Previews: Big Fins to Be Filled in Men’s 200 IM
Established IM stars like Kosuke Hagino and Chase Kalisz will be among those vying to fill the void left by the absence of the two men who have won the last seven world championships in the 200 IM.
2017 World Championships Pick ‘Em Contest, Presented by TYR
Matt Grevers can’t contain the excitement for our Pick ‘Em prizes (and Worlds), and neither can we. Enter your picks now.
2017 Worlds Previews: USA vs. GBR in Men’s 800 Free Relay
We’re just one day away from the 2017 FINA World Championships, and the battle between the USA and Great Britain in the 800 free relay is one of the most anticipated relay races of the meet.
Shane Tusup Lawsuit to be Handled After World Champs
Katinka Hosszu’s coach will still be on deck in Budapest next week at Worlds.
2017 Worlds Preview: King, Efimova Eye 3rd Round Knockout In 50 Breast
Lilly King and Yuliya Efimova will go head-to-head three times in Budapest, with the 50 breast the third and final round.
2017 Worlds Preview: Smith vs Europeans For Silver In Women’s 1500
Boglarka Kapas is the leading candidate for silver in the women’s 1500 behind Katie Ledecky.
Walker-Hebborn Drops Individual Races, GBR Without 50/100 Back Men
Originally slated to swim individual backstroke events in Budapest, Christopher Walker-Hebborn will only represent Great Britain as a relay swimmer in Budapest.
Aussie Melverton ‘Amazed’ With 7th Place Int’l Open Water Race Debut
Already a medalist internationally in the pool, Australilan Kiah Melverton raced her first international open water course this week at Lake Balaton, finishing 10th in the 5k.
2017 World Preview: Sun’s Sweet Spot in the 400 Free
Sun Yang could win the 200, and could win the 800, but seems destined to take the 400 in his first head-to-head matchup with rival Mack Horton in Budapest.
2017 Worlds Previews: USA Seeks Worlds Redemption in M. 400 FR Relay
After missing the final in the men’s 400 free relay in 2015, the USA is one of the major medal threats for gold at the 2017 FINA World Championships.
