World Records Tumble Again as Kubiak, Trimi, and Brazil’s Relay Shine: Para Worlds Day 4 Recap
Katie Kubiak (USA) and Arjola Trimi (ITA) each set new world best times, while the Brazilian mixed 4×100 medley relay 49pts set a new best world mark on day 4
How Many World Records Will Be Broken In The Last Quarter of 2025?
Kaylee McKeown set a pair of world records in October 2023 during the World Cup–two of just eight LC marks set in the final quarter of the year since 2000.
Four More WR Fall as Pavlova, Zhdanov, Kubiak & Yang Shine on Day Three of Para Worlds
Day three of the Para Worlds was highlighted by four broken world records, a slew of continental records, and many top tier performances.
Records Continue to Fall as Jiang, Hance, Engel, and Araujo Break WRs: Para Worlds Day 2 Recap
Day 2 of the Para World Championships saw four world records fall, a GB S14 backstroke sweep, and the U.S. securing three more golds. (Above: Benjamin Hance)
Ellard Lowers WR, Oliveira Dos Santos Tops Breaststroke Mark- Para Worlds Day 1 Recap
The 2025 World Para Swimming Championships opened with 26 champions racesand two broken world record marks in Singapore.
Ayden Tan Breaks 11-12 National Age Group Record in 100 Yard Back Just Before Aging Up
Ayden Tan from San Ramon Valley Aquatics in California popped off one last surprised National Age Group Record last weekend in Hercules at a C/B/BB+ Meet.
Agostina Hein Lowers Own 200 Free National Record, Second NR At Copa España
Agostina Hein Swam A 1:56.30 200 freestyle at the Copa España in Santiago, Chile, making it her second national record in as many days.
Teenager Agostina Hein Breaks Another Argentina National Record at 75th Copa España
16-year-old Agostina Hein (middle) has continued her record-setting summer this week in Santiago, Chile at one of the world’s oldest swim meets.
Zhang Zhanshuo Fires Off 3:42.99 400 Freestyle World Junior Record
18-year-old Zhang Zhanshuo produced a new World Junior Record of 3:42.99 in the LCM men’s 400 freestyle while racing in his native China.
Italy’s Alessandra Mao Stuns With 1:57.00 In The 200 Free, 3rd Fastest 14 Year Old Ever
En route to her first individual medal at these championships, Mao swam a stunning 1:57.00 to lower her own Italian Age Record by over 5 seconds
Yang Peiqi Blazes 1:56.25 200 Free Championship Record, Wins Fifth Gold At World Juniors
China’s Yang Peiqi clocked 1:56.25 to win the final individual event of the 2025 World Junior Championships, breaking the Championship Record in the process.
Mizuki Hirai Lowers 100 Fly Championship Record To 56.87, Secures 2nd World Jr Title
Hirai, who holds the World Junior Record in the girls’ 100 fly, shaved another .15 off her own championship record that she set last night
18-Year-Old John Shortt Fires Off 1:56.19 200 Backstroke Irish Record
Ireland’s John Shortt stormed to gold in the 200m backstroke at the World Junior Championships, setting a new national record of 1:56.19.
Team USA Clocks 3:35.53 To Break World Junior Record In Girls’ 4×100 Freestyle Relay
Rylee Erisman, Liberty Clark, Julie Mishler, and Lily King (pictured) crushed the World Junior Record in the girls’ 4×100 freestyle relay.
Mizuki Hirai Swims 57.02 100 Fly to Take Down Championship Record in the Semifinal
Hirai, who holds the World Junior Record in the girls’ 100 fly, shaved .23 off of fellow Japanese swimmer Rikako Ikee’s Championship Record from 2017.
