Analyzing The 2022 World Records: Has There Been A Recent Pattern?
We have witnessed eight world records in long course meters in 2022 — slightly fewer than in 2021, when 10 world records were set.
Elite Swimmers Are Getting Older and Peaking Later – Or Are They?
At 42, Brazilian Nicholas Santos won gold in the men’s 50 butterfly at the 2022 Short Course World Championships.
Into The History
In 2022, several swimmers became the first of their countries to win medals at major competitions, etching their name into the history books.
The Most Impressive Records In Short Course Yards
Caeleb Dressel’s own three records in short course yards that will be incredibly difficult for anyone to match in the near future.
Men’s 50 Freestyle vs 100-Meter Dash: Breaking Magical Barriers
During the 2022 World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, Brazilian superstar veteran Bruno Fratus set the 100th 21-point 50 freestyle of his career.
Can Regan Smith Contend For Major International Meets In The 200 IM?
Regan Smith is the fifth-fastest U.S. National team member in the 200 IM, with 75% of her splits being gold-medal caliber. But then there’s breaststroke…
Katie Ledecky Wins McIntosh Rematch, Sets US Open Championships Record in 400 Free
After Canadian teen Summer McIntosh won a head-to-head battle with Katie Ledecky a few weeks ago at a World Cup meet; Ledecky fought back on Thursday in Greensboro.
Will 200 Freestylers Finally Produce Sub-1:45 Swims On A Regular Basis?
David Popovici has brought new life to the men’s 200 freestyle, becoming the first man since 2009 to break 1:43 this past summer.
The Women’s 400 Free World Record Was Ripe to be Smashed
The fact that the World Record in the 400 short course meter freestyle was only 3:53 should have made it obvious that a big drop was coming.
How Rare Is It For Swimmers To Hold World & World Junior Titles Simultaneously?
On the heels of a perfect LC season, David Popovici joins an exclusive list of swimmers who have held both the World and World Junior titles at the same time.
Where Were The Fastest Performances of the Year Swum?
Katie Ledecky has a top 5 performance of the season in five different events, the most of any swimmer on the men’s or women’s side.
European Championships: The First Step To Greatness
Sarah Sjostrom is one of many legendary swimmers who first made an impact on the international stage at the European Championships.
How Does Sydney McLaughlin’s 400m Hurdle Record Compare to Similar Swimming Feats?
After Sydney McLaughlin shattered her own 400m hurdle world record on Friday, we explored whether any swimmers had achieved comparable feats in the pool.
Adam Peaty’s Project Immortal: A Mathematical Review
We take a look at the time Peaty would need to achieve in the men’s 100 breaststroke so that he’s the world record holder as long as he lives.
2022 Commonwealth Games: Top Priority
No less than a dozen Olympic champions in individual events will be competing at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
