Short Course World Championships

Silvia Scalia Hits Worlds Qualifying Mark After Near Miss at Italian SC Championships

After narrowly missing out on a Worlds qualifying time on Thursday, Silvia Scalia booked her ticket to Melbourne next month with a 100 back win on Friday.

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Germany Announces 8-Member Squad For Short Course Worlds

Anna Elendt leads Germany’s roster on the women’s side, while defending champion Florian Wellbrock is notably opting out.

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Swimming Roster Index For The 2022 Short Course World Championships

Check out the rosters as they are announced for the 2022 FINA Short Course World Championships in Melbourne, Australia this December.

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16-Member Dutch Team Announced For Short Course Worlds; Kamminga Opting Out

Arno Kamminga has opted out of the SC World Championships, but the Dutch will string a bring a strong roster of 16 to Melbourne next month.

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Tennessee’s Aleksey Tarasenko One of Two Swimmers to Rep Uzbekistan at SC Worlds

University of Tennessee graduate student Aleksey Tarasenko will represent Uzbekistan alongside teammate Eldor Usmonov at Short Course Worlds in December.

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Beata Nelson On SC Worlds: “There Are Spots Open That People Would Love To Have”

Beata Nelson is one of the highest-ranked short course swimmers in the world but won’t be racing at this year’s World Championships.

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Shaine Casas Wins Toronto 100 IM in 51.03, Now Leads Chase to Swim at SC Worlds

Shaine Casas blazed a 51.03 to win the 100 IM at the Toronto leg of the FINA World Cup, moving into prime position to add the 100 IM to his SC Worlds lineup.

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World Record Holder Tomoru Honda Opting Out Of SC Worlds

Newly-minted World Record holder Tomoru Honda confirmed to SwimSwam that he will not be competing at this year’s Short Course World Championships.

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After Opting Out Of 2021 Edition, Japan Readies For SC Worlds With Loaded Lineup

Newly-minted short course 200 butterfly World Record holder Tomoru Honda heads up Japan’s roster for the 2022 FINA Short Course Championships.

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Peaty & Proud Lead 11-Strong British Roster For Melbourne

British Swimming has released its 11-strong line-up of athletes set to travel to Melbourne, Australia from December 13th to December 18th.

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USA Swimming Names 31 To 2022 Short Course World Championship Roster

Claire Curzan will take on a busy schedule at the Short Course World Championships in December, leading the U.S. squad with five individual entries.

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Sarah Sjostrom Taking Rest of Year Off to Focus on 2023 Worlds, 2024 Olympics

“I need an autumn with some peace and quiet before the World Championships and the Olympics,” four-time Olympian Sarah Sjostrom told Swedish media. 

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Bendigo To Host Aussie Team Ahead of Short Course World Championships

The 36-strong Dolphins squad will be based in Bendigo for the team’s staging camp from December 6-10 prior to the competition in Melbourne.

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Hungary Sending Only 2 to World SC Champs Because of Cost, Travel Concerns

Szebastian Szabo is the co-World Record holder in the 50 fly and one of only two Hungarian athletes who will travel to short course Worlds in December.

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Adam Peaty Says He Plans to Race at 2022 Short Course World Championships

Adam Peaty, a three-time Olympic gold medalist and multi-event World Record holder, has never won a World Championship in short course meters.

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