Olympic Medalist Apostolos Christou Posts 52.51 100 Back To Conclude Acropolis Swim Open
Olympic medalist Apostolos Christou turned in a season-best effort of 52.51 to win the men’s 100m backstroke at the Acropolis Open.
Wellbrock, Schwarz & Klemet All Swim 14:3X To Close German Championships
Olympic champion Florian Wellbrock put on a show in the men’s 1500m freestyle, joined by fellow Germans Sven Schwarz and Oliver Klemet in the exciting race.
Anna Elendt Lowers Newly Minted 200 Breast German Record To 2:23.54
Anna Elendt lowered her own German national record in the women’s 200m breast, hitting 2:23.54 to take gold at the national championships.
Luca Armbruster Delivers 22.92 50 Fly German Record In Berlin
23-year-old Luca Armbruster became Germany’s first-ever man under the 23-second barrier en route to the 50m butterfly gold medal.
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Ntountounaki & Christou Impress On Day Two Of 2025 Acropolis Swim Open
Olympic medalist Apostolos Christou topped the men’s 50m backstroke podium on day two of the 2025 Acropolis Swim Open in his native Greece.
Gretchen Walsh Drops Mind-Boggling 54.60 World Record In 100 Butterfly
Gretchen Walsh smashed another world record in the 100 butterfly with a stunning 54.60, becoming the first woman in history to break 55 seconds.
Katie Ledecky Throws Down 8:04.12 WORLD RECORD In The 800 Freestyle
Katie Ledecky, a nine-time Olympic champion, has broken her own world record in the 800 freestyle, set at the Rio Olympics, with a time of 8:04.12.
Gretchen Walsh Clocks 24.93 In 50 Fly, Becomes 2nd Woman In History To Break 25 Seconds
Gretchen Walsh continues to make history, as she now joins Swedish superstar Sarah Sjöström under the 25-second barrier in the women’s 50 butterfly.
Josha Salchow Drops To 48.02 100 Free At German Championships
Josha Salchow put up a season-best time of 48.02 to take the men’s 100m freestyle on day two of the 2025 German Championships.
Germany’s Sven Schwarz Overtakes Daniel Wiffen’s 800 Free European Record
U23 Championships gold medalist and Olympic finalist Sven Schwarz ripped a new European Record of 7:38.12 in the men’s 800m freestyle.
Gretchen Walsh Blazes 25.15 50 Fly For Pro Swim Series Record & World #1 Time
During day two prelims of the Fort Lauderdale Pro Swim Series, 22-year-old Gretchen Walsh broke the 50 butterfly Pro Swim Series record with a time of 25.15.
Ntountounaki Hits 25.63 Greek Record In Women’s 50 Fly
29-year-old Anna Ntountounaki of Greece shaved .02 off her former national record to hit 25.63 in the women’s 50m fly while competing at a domestic meet.
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