Lara van Niekerk Lowers Her Own 50 Breast African Record to 29.45 in Prelims
19-year-old South African standout Lara van Niekerk lowered her own African record in the 50 breast during prelims on day 5 of Short Course Worlds.
Noe Ponti Lowers 100 Fly Swiss Record By More Than Half a Second in Prelims
Noe Ponti clocked a 48.81 in the 100 fly prelims to lower his Swiss record by half a second while becoming the sixth man ever under the 49-second barrier.
Ilya Kharun Puts 100 Fly WJR On Watch with 49.66 Canadian Record in Prelims
17 year-old Ilya Kharun could be on pace to set a World Junior Record in a second event this week after his 49.66 Canadian Record in the 100 fly prelims.
2022 Short Course World Championships: Day 5 Prelims Live Recap
South Africa’s Chad le Clos will try to set himself up for success in the men’s 100 butterfly heats on day 5 of the 2022 Short Course World Championships.
2022 Short Course World Champs: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Australia’s Lani Pallister is looking to complete a sweep of the women’s distance events with a win in the women’s 1500 free tonight.
LIVEBARN Race of the Week: Maximus Williamson Surpasses Michael Phelps with 3:39 400 IM
Two swimmers have been under 3:44 at the age of 16: Maximus Williamson and Michael Phelps. Now, Williamson is more than two seconds faster than the G.O.A.T.
U.S. Men Shatter 4×200 Free Relay World Record by Nearly Three Seconds at SC Worlds
The USA squad of Kieran Smith, Carson Foster, Trenton Julian, and Drew Kibler closed out tonight’s session by shattering the WR in the men’s 4×200 free relay.
SwimSwam Pulse: 33.8% Picked Women’s 200 BR As Most Likely Suited WR To Fall At Worlds
Readers were conflicted over whether the women’s 200 breast, men’s 200 free or women’s 50 fly super-suited records were most likely to fall in Melbourne.
Kate Douglass Takes Down Decade-Old Championship Record in 200 Breast Win at SC Worlds
“I think the more I swim short-course meters, I could definitely have the ability to drop a lot of time,” Kate Douglass said after her 200 breast victory.
What Happened In The Men’s 50 Backstroke Final?
Chaos ensued in the men’s 50 back final due to a system error, with Ryan Murphy walking away with gold despite Isaac Cooper beating him head-to-head earlier.
IOC Set To Reinstate North Korea for Paris 2024 Olympics
North Korea’s ban from failing to send athletes to Tokyo is set to be lifted on December 31, 2022, making them eligible for Paris 2024.
arena Swim of the Week: Pieter Coetze Breaks Super-Suited African Record In 50 Back
18-year-old Pieter Coetze took down the 13-year-old African Record of 22.85 in the final of the men’s 50 backstroke, finishing fifth overall.
Jordan Crooks Demolishes 50 Free Semi-Final Field In 20.31, Tying #4 All-Time
Crooks is staking his claim as one of the best sprint freestylers on the planet, coming within 15 one-hundredths of the 50 free world record in the semi.s
Day 4 Relay Analysis: McKeon Records Fastest 50 Free Split In History At 22.62
McKeon’s 22.62 split overtakes Ranomi Kromowidjojo (22.70) for the fastest women’s 50 free relay leg of all-time.
Claire Curzan Blasts 25.54 50 Back American Record
18-year-old Claire Curzan took down Olivia Smoliga’s 50 backstroke American record on her way to picking up a silver medal.
