Arena Swim of the Week

Swim of the Week: Emre Sakci Busts Through 25-Second Barrier In 50 Breast

Sakci broke the world record in the men’s 50 breaststroke by three-tenths of a second, becoming the first swimmer sub-25 in history at 24.95.

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Swim of the Week: Louise Hansson’s Surprise 100 Back World Title

Louise Hansson went from almost not racing the 100 back at SC Worlds to winning the gold medal in what was one of the fastest swims in history.

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Swim of the Week: Thomas Heilman’s 13-14 100 Fly NAG (SCY) Nears 15-16 Mark

Heilman is not only the fastest swimmer in 13-14 history by over a second, but is just over two-tenths shy of the 15-16 NAG in the men’s 100 fly.

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Swim of the Week: Caspar Corbeau Puts Up 50.79 100 Breast At Minnesota Invite

Corbeau took down Max McHugh and Reece Whitley, establishing the top time in the country in the process.

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Swim of the Week: Simone Cerasuolo Knocks Four-Tenths Off 50 Breast WJR – 25.85

The 18-year-old Cerasuolo broke a pair of WJRs in Riccione, including joining the exclusive sub-26 club in a blazing time of 25.85 in the men’s 50 breast.

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Swim of the Week: Tennessee Freshman Ellen Walshe Hits 50.24 100 Fly

In addition to having a breakout 100 fly, Walshe also had impressive swims in the 200 free, 200 fly and 200 IM at the Tennessee Invite.

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Swim of the Week: Dutch Break Mixed Relay WR With Epic Come-From-Behind Victory

Thom de Boer anchored the Netherlands home in 20.15 as the team erased a three-second deficit to win gold and break the world record in the mixed 200 medley.

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Swim of the Week: Chalmers Lowers One of the Vaunted Super-Suited Freestyle WRs

Kyle Chalmers erased the third-oldest individual world record last week, one of the many male freestyle marks that had remained since the super-suit era.

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Swim of the Week: Will Gallant Hits Early-Season 14:53.9 1650 Free

Gallant’s time appears as though it might be the fastest we’ve ever seen in the 1650 freestyle prior to the beginning of November.

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Swim of the Week: USC’s Laticia Transom Hits Early-Season 1:43.98 In 200 Free

The Trojan senior is off to a fast start this season after sweeping the women’s 50, 100 and 200 free events at the USC Invitational.

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Swim of the Week: Letitia Sim Shines With 200 Breast PB At SMU Classic

The Michigan freshman is off to a phenomenal start after posting the top times in three events at the SMU Classic last weekend.

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Swim of the Week: Matt Sates Outduels Chalmers For Scorching 1:40.6 SC 200 Free

Sates became the sixth-fastest swimmer in history with his swim in the 200 free, breaking the World Junior and African Records in the process.

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Swim of the Week: Brendon Smith Upsets Seto To Win 400 IM At Play-In Match

Smith dropped more than four and a half seconds to beat Daiya Seto and help the NY Breakers finish third over Tokyo in the ISL’s Play-In Match.

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Swim of the Week: Tang Muhan Negative Splits Record-Setting 1:54.26 200 Free

Tang negative split her way to a new Chinese Record of 1:54.26, including a blistering 27.95 final 50.

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Swim of the Week: Louise Hansson Takes Game To Next Level With 55.2 SCM 100 Fly

Hansson has been a star for the Toronto Titans this season, and her 55.26 swim in the 100 fly made her the seventh-fastest performer in history.

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