2023 World Championships: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap
This session will feature heats of the women’s 200 IM, men’s 400 FR, women’s 100 FL, men’s 50 FL, women’s 400 FR, men’s 100 BR, and men’s 400 IM individually.
Lucas Matzerath Clocks 58.74 100 Breast To Take Down German Record
Matzerath is the second German to break 59 seconds in the 100 breast, and the tenth-fastest European of all-time in the event.
Rebecca Meder Lowers Her Own South African Record in 200 IM (2:10.95)
Meder clocked a 2:10.95 to shave nearly half a second off her previous national standard en route to the 11th qualifying spot in tonight’s semifinals.
Maxime Grousset Swims 22.74 50 Fly To Break French Record, #9 Performer All-Time
Grousset broke a record that was previously shared by Frederick Bosquet and Florent Manadou, and is now the ninth-fastest performer of all-time.
2023 World Championships Relay Lineups: Weitzeil Over Walsh In U.S. W. 4×100 FR Prelims
Despite Walsh finishing third and Weitzeil finishing second in the 100 free at U.S. Nationals, Weitzeil was put on the prelims relay over Walsh.
2023 World Championships: View Your Picks for the Pick ‘Em Contest
In this post, we’re sharing the responses from each contestant in a mast spreadsheet.
2023 World Champs Day 1 Prelims Preview: Leon Marchand Eyeing Phelps’ 400 IM WR Today
That means two of the most highly anticipated races of the week will have finals today.
2023 World Champs Preview: China Eyes Men’s 4×100 Medley Relay Upset Over Italy, U.S.
The numbers indicate that China could be on the verge of its first-ever medal in this event if they’re clicking at the right time.
2023 World Champs Day 1 Prelims Scratch Report: Wiffen and Quadarella out of the 400 FR
For this scratch report, we’re focusing only on scratches within the top 20 seeds in each event.
2023 World Champs Preview: Can Aussies Continue Dominance in Women’s 100 Free?
Defending World Champion Mollie O’Callaghan is the only returning medalist racing this year, leaving the podium wide open for some new faces to step up.
It’s Summer Time: Analyzing the Picks for the 2023 World Champs SwimSwam Pick’Em Contest
The first trend I noticed in the picks is that those who have entered in the contest are feeling high, very high, on Canadian 16-year-old Summer McIntosh.
2023 World Champs Previews: The Stage is Set for Historic Battle in Women’s 400 Free
The three fastest performers in history are all set to go head-to-head for the first time since Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh fully burst onto the scene.
2023 World Champs Previews: Finke Leads a Stacked Field in the Men’s 800 Free
Leading the way is American Bobby Finke, who won the event in 7:39.36 last summer.
2023 World Champs Previews: Qin Haiyang Leads New Generation in Men’s 100 Breaststroke
After becoming only the third man to break the 58-second barrier in the 100 breast this May, China’s Qin Haiyang has the hot hand going into Worlds.
Italian Commentators Suspended by RAI for Sexist, Racist Remarks About Divers
Two Italian broadcasters were suspended by state media RAI for racist and sexist comments during the World Championships on Monday.
