All World Records Set In Mare Nostrum History
In almost 30 years, seven world records have been set in Monte Carlo, Canet and Barcelona, with Sweden’s Therese Alshammar the last to do so in 2007.
Hosszu, Peaty Among History-Makers At 2021 European Championships
Katinka Hosszu became the female swimmer with the most medals in the history of the European Championships, now owning 24 of them dating back to 2008.
The Most Decorated Swimmers In European Aquatics Championship History
No one has won more medals in individual events at the European Championships than Hungarian Laszlo Cseh: 18.
What Is The Longest Individual Winning Streak In Olympic Swimming?
The United States owns nine of the 10 longest Olympic winning streaks in individual events.
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How Difficult Is It To Win Multiple Olympic Gold Medals In Individual Events?
Katie Ledecky “only” needs to win two individual events in Tokyo to move to #2 all-time in individual golds.
The Longest Current American Gold Medal Drought In Olympic Individual Events
The men’s 400 and 1500 freestyle are two of the events with the longest Olympic gold medal draught for the United States.
Why Adam Peaty Is Such A Good Closer In The 100 BR – And How He Keeps Improving
After his recent performance at British Trials, Peaty now owns six of the 10 fastest back-halfs in history in the men’s 100 breaststroke.
Japan’s Incredible Depth In The Men’s 200 Breaststroke
Shoma Sato (pictured) is the latest in a long line of dominant Japanese swimmers in the men’s 200 breast.
Swimming The Same Event In Five Olympics: A Feat For Few
After qualifying for this summer’s Olympics in the women’s 200 free, Italian legend Federica Pellegrini joins an exclusive club of athletes.
A Rare Feat: NCAA & Olympic Champions In The Same Year
Ryan Murphy was one of three swimmers to win both the Olympic and NCAA titles in the same event in 2016, doing so in the men’s 100 and 200 backstroke.
Ledecky’s Dominance In The 800 Free: Incomparable
Katie Ledecky swam a time of 8:13.64 in the 800 free at the San Antonio PSS, which happens to be both the 22nd fastest time of her career and of all-time.
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