100m Freestyle World Championship Preview: Can Campbell Be Dethroned?
Last year there were three swimmers who went sub-53, led by Cate Campbell at 52.62, and two this year with Bronte Campbell and Femke Heemskerk tied at 52.69. Based on the fast performances the last few years, we should see some more 52 second swims this summer.
Women’s 50m Freestyle World Championship Preview: Women Inch Towards Steffen’s World Record
Cate Campbell once again has the top time in the world for 2015 at 24.03. Based off her recent results and experiences, I think we will see Cate Campbell at the top of the podium in Kazan.
Men’s 1500m Freestyle World Championship Preview: Can Connor Jaeger Become Team USA’s Dominant Distance Freestyler?
The United States has lacked a dominant distance freestyler in recent years, but Jaeger may be their answer.
Men’s 800m Freestyle World Championship Preview: Can The Distance Stars Get Back Under 7:40 This Year?
Sun Yang will look to improve China’s streak in this event to four this summer, after he has won the last two and Zhang Lin won in 2009.
Men’s 400m Freestyle World Championship Preview: Sun Yang Has A Target On His Back
In the past, Sun has proven his talent and closing ability can be lethal. Recently, however, he hasn’t been swimming at the same level since serving his doping suspension.
Men’s 200m Freestyle World Championship Preview: Will Olympic and World Champion Yannick Agnel Defend His Title?
It is time for this event to move forward, and continue to get faster rather than stagnate. The silver and bronze medal performances actually got significantly slower from 2011 to 2013.
Men’s 100m Freestyle World Championship Preview: Magnussen Opens The Door For New Sprint Star To Emerge
MEN’S 100M FREESTYLE: 2015 FINA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS PREVIEW Day 5, Thursday, August 6th 2013 World Champion: James Magnussen, AUS – 47.71 (SEE…
Men’s 50m Free World Championship Preview: Can Manaudou Hold Off Morozov In Front Of A Russian Crowd?
With the Russian home crowd behind Vlad Morozov, expect the local sprint star to give Manaudou a challenge.