Reigning Silver Medalist Kaylee McKeown DQed From Women’s 200 IM Semi-Final
McKeown was DQed for her back-to-breast turn, as she did not touch the wall fully on her back. She had previously been a gold medal contender in the 200 IM.
United States Without Day One Gold For First Time Since 1994 World Championships
The United States has earned at least one gold on day one at every World Championships since 1994, save for tonight in Fukuoka, Japan.
Watch All Three World Records Broken at 1st Finals of 2023 Worlds (Day 1 Race Videos)
Catch up on the action from the first finals session of 2023 Worlds, including all three of the world-record setting swims.
Fukuoka 2023, Day 1 South America Recap: Costa Takes 4th, Caribe Splits Sizzling 46.76
On day 1 of the meet, Brazil’s Guilherme Costa notched a 4th place finish in the men’s 400 free, speeding to a 3:43.58.
Australia Shatters Women’s 4×100 Free Relay World Record with Stunning 3:27.96
The team put together an astonishing 3:27.96, blowing out the previous record of 3:29.69, which Australia set back at the Tokyo Olympics in the summer of 2021
Fukuoka 2023, Day 1 Asia Recap: China Embraces World Championships/Asian Games Double
The nation of China is competing at these World Championships. knowing the prestigious Asian Games are also on the horizon for later this year.
Maxime Grousset Takes 0.02 Seconds Off His Own 50 Fly French Record, Goes 22.72
Grousset took 0.02 seconds off his previous French record, which was set in the prelims at the 2023 World Championships.
Récords nacionales en la primera jornada de Fukuoka 2023
El chileno Eduardo Cisternas, entre otros destacados, compitió en los 400 libre en Japón y batió la plusmarca nacional chilena.
Qin Haiyang Rips 57.82 Chinese, Asian 100 Breaststroke Records
Qin Haiyang of China ripped a new national record and Asian record of 57.82 during the semi-finals of the men’s 100m breaststroke.
Erika Fairweather Swims 3:59.59 400 Free To Become Fifth Woman Sub-4:00
Fairweather won her first major long course medal and became the fifth woman ever to break four minutes in the 500 freestyle.
Short & Hafnaoui Enter List Of Top 5 Performers All-Time In 400 Freestyle
19-year-old Sam Short of Australia ripped the fastest 400m free of his life to grab gold and become the 4th fastest performer in history.
2023 Worlds Relay Lineups: McIntosh Slots In, G. Walsh Leads off for W. 4×100 FR Finals
The U.S. has opted to lead off with Gretchen Walsh on their women’s 4×100 freestyle relay during the first finals session of 2023 Worlds.
Overreacting to Day 1 Prelims of the 2023 World Champs: Sam Short Has Arrived
Since the first session is now complete, it’s time to overreact to what we saw at this very early stage of the meet.
Great Britain’s Men’s 4×100 Free Relay Team Disqualified At Worlds For Early Takeoff
Britain had been a heavy favorite to win gold in this relay at Worlds, but now will have to go to 2024 Worlds to secure Olympic qualification.
Shayna Jack Posts Massive 52.28 100 Free But Won’t Swim The Event Individually
Jack is now the eigth-fastest performance of all-time, and her swim goes to show just how strong Australia is in the 100 free.
