Fukuoka 2023, Day 1 Africa Recap – Hafnaoui Leads the Way with Continental Record
Claiming silver in the 400 free with a new African Record, Ahmed Hafnaoui was one of several swimmers from the continent that broke national records on Day 1.
Why Were 3 Swimmers DQed in 1 Heat in the Women’s 200 IM?
In a night that saw 3 world records, we saw just as many DQs… and they all came from one heat. However, It turns out they weren’t all for the same reason
2023 World Championships: Day 1 Pick ‘Em Contest Scoring Update
The first day of the 2023 World Championships is in the books, which means it’s time for the first update of the Pick ‘Em Contest.
Chinese Women’s and Men’s 4×100 Freestyle Teams Crush New Asian Records
China’s 4×100 freestyle relay teams crushed new Asian records to cap off the first night of racing at the 2023 World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan.
Ariarne Titmus Reclaims World Record In 400 Free For Fukuoka Gold
Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus of Australia reclaimed the World Record in the women’s 400m freestyle to claim gold tonight in Fukuoka.
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.
