Michael Phelps Hits 20-Year Anniversary Of Owning The 400 IM World Record
Phelps first broke the 400 IM world record in August 2002, and now that he’s hit the 20-year mark, is closing in on the world record reign in recent history.
Christou & Ceccon Check In With National Records As 1-2 In 50 Backstroke
Tonight’s final of the men’s 50m backstroke at the 2022 European Championships saw two national records bite the dust when all was said and done.
David Popovici Climbing All-Time Rankings of Most Sub-48 Swims in 100 Free
In 2022, 17-year-old Romanian David Popovici has been under the 48-second barrier 11 times so far, tied for the most ever in a calendar year.
Spanish Men Break More National Records with 3:13.73 in 4×100 Free Relay Final
Sergio de Celis broke the 100 free national record with a 48.41 opening leg of Spain’s record-setting 4×100 free relay (3:13.73) on Sunday in Rome.
19-Year-Old Antonio Djakovic Lowers Swiss Record in 200 Free with 1:45.32 in Semis
Antonio Djakovic lowered his Swiss record in the 200-meter freestyle semifinals on Sunday as the 19-year-old eyes his first major LCM medal on Monday.
Björn Seeliger Shatters Swedish and Nordic Records in 50 BK With 24.79
In prelims of the men’s 50 back at European Championships, Björn Seeliger ripped 24.79, establishing new Swedish and Nordic records.
“Even If I Die Here, Drown, Whatever…”: Five Best Quotes from Day 3 of Euros
“I turned to the last leg with thoughts like even if I die here, drown, whatever, I’ll push as hard as I ever did,” Benedek Kovacs said of his late surge.
17-Year-Old Diogo Ribeiro Lowers His 100 Fly Portuguese Record to 51.61 in Semis
Diogo Matos Ribeiro (right) lowered his Portuguese record in the 100 fly to 51.61, bringing the 17-year-old within a second of Kristof Milak’s WJR.
Luis Domínguez Becomes First Spanish Man Under 49 Seconds in 100-Meter Free
Luis Dominguez swam 48.98 on Day 2 of the European Championships, setting a new Spanish national record in the men’s 100 freestyle.
Gregorio Paltrinieri Blasts 7:40.86 800 Free For New Championship Record
In front of a home crowd, Italian distance superstar Gregorio Paltrinieri blasted 7:40.86 in the men’s 800 free, breaking his own Championship Record.
16-Year-Old Lorenzo Galossi Shatters 800 Free World Junior Record with 7:43.37
Lorenzo Galossi negative split his way to a 7:43.37, surging to a spot on the podium while taking 2.3 seconds off the previous World Junior Record.
WATCH: David Popovici Breaks Cesar Cielo’s 100 Free WR in Same Pool 13 Years Later
The 100 free World Record was considered by many to be among the fastest, as few have even been able to scare Cesar Cielo’s mark in the last 13 years.
Yohann Ndoye-Brouard Downs French Record in 200 Back Victory at Euros
After a faulty starting wedge threw off his semis last night, Yohann Ndoye-Brouard wasn’t letting anything get in the way of his 200-meter backstroke final.
Van Niekerk Lowers Own South African Short Course 50 Breast Record
While competing on day 3 of the South African Short Course Championships, Lara van Niekerk registered a new national record in the women’s 50m breaststroke.
WATCH: David Popovici Becomes 4th Swimmer Under 47 Seconds in 100m Free
In the men’s 100-meter free semis on Day 2 of the European Championships, David Popovici ripped 46.98 to become the fourth man under 47 seconds.
