2023 World Champs Preview: Can Ress Rule in 50 Back? Not If Armstrong has a Say (Part 2)
Amongst a strong field, Justin Ress looks to repeat atop the podium in Fukuoka this summer, hopefully not alone this time.
Wasick & Masiuk Head Up Polish Roster For 2023 World Championships
The nation of Poland is sending a roster of twelve swimmers to Fukuoka, including last year’s 50m freestyle silver medalist Kasia Wasick.
David Popovici To Attend University of Bucharest In The Fall
18-year-old World Record holder David Popovici revealed his upcoming academic plans within his home nation of Romania this fall.
Peru Sends Roster of 5 Swimmers, All with AQUA “B” Standards, to World Championships
Alexia Sotomayor missed the semifinals of the 200 back at last year’s World Championships by three-tenths of a second. Since then, she’s dropped almost three seconds.
Swedish Television Reporting No Sjostrom in the 100 Free Field for Fukuoka
Last summer’s silver medalist and the current world record holder has reportedly dropped out of the 100 frees per an article posted by Swedish television.
Top 5 Performers Of The 2023 European Junior Championships
Check out the top 5 performers of the 2023 European Junior Championships which concluded from Belgrade, Serbia last weekend.
The Fastest All-Time Junior Swims Not Recognized As World Junior Records
Petar Mitsin set a World Junior Record this past week at European Juniors but it is not the fastest 18 and under swim ever. Read why that is here.
2023 World Champs Previews: The Aussies Look To Take Over the Men’s 400 Freestyle
Elijah Winnington, defending World champion, and Sam Short, Australia’s breakout freestyler, aim to beat a crowded field and land two Aussies on the podium.
Canadians Sydney Pickrem and Mabel Zavaros Pull Out Of World Championships
With Zavaros and Pickrem off the team, Canada will now send 28 swimmers to the 2023 World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan.
AQUA Says No Impact from Fukuoka Flooding on World Championships Prep
Heavy rain caused deadly flooding on Monday in Fukuoka, Japan, but the World Championships beginning on Friday are not expected to be affected.
World Aquatics President Husain Al-Musallam Loses Shady OCA Election to Sheikh Talal
Sheikh Talal Fahad Al-Sabah beat out World Aquatics president Husain al-Musallam (pictured) by four votes in the OCA’s presidential election.
2023 World Champs Preview: Can Berkoff Blast Off to a 50 Back Gold in Fukuoka?
Looking to improve on her silver medal from last summer, Katharine Berkoff will try to carry on the family legacy of excellence in the sprint backstrokes.
Chad le Clos Pulls Out of World Championships After Dealing With Undisclosed Illness
“He is not yet that fit after his five-week break from training due to illness,” Michael Ulmer said. “His focus is clearly on the Olympics.”
Who Else Is Missing the 2023 World Championships? A List of Absent Swimmers
Caeleb Dressel is just one of many 2022 World Champions who will not have the opportunity to defend their titles in Fukuoka in a few weeks’ time.
2023 World Champs Preview: Tomoru Honda Readies For 200 Fly Takeover
In Kristof Milak of Hungary’s absence, Japanese Olympic silver medalist Tomoru Honda is primed to rise to the occasion and grab the gold on his home turf.
