Leon Marchand was the clear-cut #1 male swimmer in the world last year after winning four individual Olympic gold medals in Paris, all in record fashion.
Summer McIntosh proved to be the best female swimmer in the world last year with three Olympic gold medals, and is our runaway pick for #1 once again in 2025.
Hubert Kos continues his evolution as one of the world’s best swimmers after roaring to Olympic gold in the 200 back after winning the world title in 2023.
Siobhan Haughey has consistently been a top-three swimmer in the world in the 100 and 200 free, winning Olympic medals in both in Tokyo and Paris.
Kyle Chalmers is always a threat for gold and a near lock to podium in the 100 free in major international competition.
Claire Weinstein (left) and Paige Madden (right) are both coming off strong performances at both the Olympics and SC Worlds, riding some momentum into 2025.
Matt Richards didn’t swim lifetime bests in his primary events during 2024, but he did earn his first individual Olympic medal.
Iona Anderson, an Australian up and coming sprint backstroker, took big steps forward in her career during 2024 and will look to do so again in 2025.