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.
2023 World Champs Previews: Young Stars Take Center Stage In Men’s 200 Free
David Popovici is the favorite for gold in the men’s 200 free, but behind him there’s a tight race brewing not only for a medal but just to make the final.
2023 British Summer Championships Kick Off This Weekend From Sheffield
The 2023 British Summer Championships begin on Saturday, July 22nd with the likes of national record holder Kathleen Dawson set to compete.
2023 World Champs Preview: Americans Aiming for 1-2 Finish in Women’s 100 Breast
Lilly King and Lydia Jacoby may be favorites on paper to top the podium next week, but they’ll be up against one of the fastest 100 breast fields in history.
Titmus Says She’s ‘Ready To Go’ For Women’s 400 Free In Fukuoka
Former World Record holder Ariarne Titmus of Australia is gunning for another victory in the women’s 400m freestyle in Fukuoka, Japan.
2023 World Champs Preview: With Olympic Berths in Play, Strategy is Key in Mixed Medley
Hunter Armstong needs to be faster at Worlds then he was a Trials if he hopes to keep the US ahead of China and Australia in the mixed medley.
2023 World Champs Previews: McKeown, Smith Set For Showdown In Women’s 100 Back
After winning Olympic, Commonwealth and SC world gold, Kaylee McKeown will seek her first long course world title in the women’s 100 back in Fukuoka.
2023 World Champs Previews: U.S. Powerhouse Has WR In Sights In Women’s 400 Medley Relay
Lilly King is the difference-maker for the U.S. in the women’s medley relay, and could also play a role in the team breaking the world record set in 2019.
2023 World Champs Preview: U.S. Winning Streak At Risk in Men’s 4×100 Free Relay
The Americans have topped the podium in the men’s 4×100 freestyle relay at the past five major international meets. Is their winning streak in jeopardy?
2023 World Champs Previews: Americans, Brits Set For Epic Clash In Men’s 4×200 FR
Tom Dean and Duncan Scott could give Great Britain the edge over the Americans in what promises to be an epic 800 free relay final in Fukuoka.
The Biggest Margins of Victory In The History of The World Championships
Sarah Sjostrom has won the women’s 50 fly four times at the World Championships, including topping the field by nearly eight-tenths of a second in 2017.
