David Popovici Blasts 1:44.40 200 Free World Junior Record
Romania’s David Popovici set a new world junior record in the second semifinal of the men’s 200 free on Day 2 in Budapest.
European National Records Fall in Men’s 100 Back Semis
Apostolos Christou (above) set a new Championship and Greek record in the second men’s 100 back semi, one of three national records to fall in that heat.
Alex Walsh Clocks 2:07.13 200 IM, Becomes #5 Performer Of All-Time
Walsh was within a second of the World Record when she won the women’s 200 IM at the 2022 World Championships, snapping Hosszu’s win streak in the event.
2022 World Championships: Day 2 Finals SwimSwam Watch Party
Grab a snack, grab a drink, and come watch finals of the 2022 World Championships every day with SwimSwam and some of swimming’s top stars.
Torri Huske Breaks Her Own American Record With 55.64 100 Fly
Huske resets her old American record of 55.66 from Olympic trials last year to take her first World Championships gold medal.
2022 World Championships Night 1 Photo Vault
Leon Marchand of France clocked the second fastest men’s 400m IM time in history. See how he and other top performers celebrated on night 1 in Budapest.
Farida Osman Clocks 57.66 100 Fly To Break African Record
Finishing seventh in the 100 fly finals, Osman takes 0.01 seconds off of South African Erin Gallagher’s old African record of 57.67 from 2019.
Nicolo Martinenghi Lowers Own 100 BR Italian Record to Win Gold in Budapest
Nicolo Martinenghi lowered his own Italian record by .02, clocking 58.26 to win gold on night 2 of the 2022 World Championships.
Apostolos Christou Sets Championship Record in 100 Back with 52.09 at 2022 Worlds
Greece’s Apostolos Christou set a new Championship Record and is the top seed heading into the Men’s 100 Backstroke final tomorrow night.
FINA Votes to Restrict Transgender Women, Add ‘Open’ Category
FINA voted Sunday to ban transgender women from competing in women’s categories if they have gone through any part of the male puberty process.
Maggie MacNeil Swam 4×100 Free Relay Through A Back Spasm
Despite this injury, MacNeil still helped Canada win a silver medal in the 4×100 free relay with Taylor Ruck, Penny Oleksiak, and Kayla Sanchez.
Australian Head Coach Rohan Taylor: McKeown Will Race 100 Back at Commonwealths
McKeown’s coach, Michael Bohl, wants the 20-year-old to gain international experience in the 200 IM to build confidence racing the event at this level.
2022 World Championships: Day 2 Finals Preview
Arno Kamminga looks to become the first new world champion in the men’s 100 breast since 2015, but he’ll need to beat a surging Martinenghi and Fink.
World Record Holder Kaylee McKeown No-Shows 100 Back Prelims
McKeown most likely no-showed this race because it conflicted with the finals of the 200 IM, which comes minutes after the 100 back semifinals.
Dizotti, Jungblut Both Clear Former Brazilian Record in 1500 Free by 4+ Seconds
The Brazilian women’s group continues to make history this week in Budapest, with the latest coming from a double-finalist, record-breaking performance in the 1500 free.
