Budapest 2022, Day 1 North American Recap: North American Women Come In Swinging
The American women were the strongest contingent on day of this meet, collecting the max number of medals and getting 4 women into day 2 finals.
Watch: Leon Marchand Blasts 4:04 400 IM at Worlds (Day 1 Finals Race Videos)
Watch all of the finals race videos from the first finals session of the 2022 World Championships, including Leon Marchand’s 400 IM European Record.
2022 World Championships: Night 1 Men’s Relay Analysis
Kyle Chalmers is now in a three way tie for the #7 fastest relay split after swimming a 46.60 tonight as Australia’s anchor.
Katie Ledecky Breaks Championship Record in 400 FR, #2 All-Time Individual Golds
Katie Ledecky broke her own Championship Record in the 400 freestyle, swimming a time of 3:58.15 to best her time from the 2017 World Championships.
2022 World Championships: Day 1 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.
Drew Kibler Left Off U.S. 400 Free Relay Due To COVID Protocols
Kibler was pulled from the relay due to “COVID Prtocolo travel delays,” according to a statement from USA Swimming.
Leah Hayes Breaks Own 15-16 200 IM NAG Record at Worlds; 2:09.81
Hayes went a best time this morning and broke her own national age group record in the 15-16 200 IM swimming a 2:09.81 to be second heading into semifinals.
Drew Kibler “All Systems GO” for Men’s 4×100 Free Relay Tonight
Kibler placed fourth in the 100 free at the 2022 US World Championship Trials but was left off of the prelims relay this morning.
In Spite of Record-Setting Top Ends, Times-to-Advance Slow at Budapest 2022
American Torri Huske was the top qualifier out of prelims in the women’s 100 meter butterfly on Saturday morning. While top end times were fast, the session lacked depth.
2022 World Champs Previews: Australia vs. the World in the Women’s 4×100 FR Relay
After breaking the World Record in this event in Tokyo, the Australian women are bringing a brand new lineup to the World Championships.
USA Swimming Names Coaches for Three International Open Water Competitions
Corey Chitwood will serve as the U.S. head coach at Worlds, while both Ron Aitken and Anthony Nesty will be assistants.
2022 World Champs Previews: Armstrong & Murphy Chase 51 in the Men’s 100 Back
Hunter Armstrong and Ryan Murphy are on the verge of another 51-second performance in the 100 backstroke, but it’s the rising star versus the veteran.
PanAm Aquatics Hosting Extraordinary Congress On Rebranding Vote
PanAm Aquatics is the governing body for six aquatic disciplines for the American continent, including North, South and Central American nations.
U.S. Masters Swimming Announces 2023 National Championship Meets
The 2023 USMS Spring Nationals will be April 27–30 in Irvine, California, while Summer Nationals will be hosted in Sarasota, Florida, Aug. 2–6.
2022 World Champs Previews: Battle Shaping Between King and Pilato in 50 Breast
In a rematch of the 2019 World Championships, Lilly King and Benedetta Pilato will face-off for gold in the women’s 50 breaststroke.
