Why David Popovici Says His Spirit Animal Is a Dragonfly — And Other Fantastic Quotes
“…(Swimming) helps me forget all the negativity in life – the past, the future and the stress that catches up with us all sooner or later,” Popovici said.
Olympic Finalist Abbie Wood Absent From 200 IM Entries For Fukuoka
Olympic finalist and Commonwealth Games medalist Abbie Wood will not be competing in the 200m IM event at the 2023 World Championships.
2023 Worlds Champs Previews: Half the All-Time Top 10 List Will Clash in Men’s 1500 Free
The men’s 1500 free is another can’t miss race at 2023 Worlds, as five of the top ten performers in history will face off against each other.
Bulgarian Olympian Ivanov Suspended 2 Years: ‘Without Me, Bulgarian Swimming Dies’
Antani Ivanov’s two-year suspension for missing three doping tests was upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on June 26.
Aquasphere Welcomes World Medalist Swimmer Shaine Casas to the Team
As part of the new collaboration, Shaine Casas will endorse Aquasphere’s industry-leading line of competitive swimming eyewear.
LIVEBARN Race of the Week: Petar Mitsin Rips World Junior Record in 400 Free (3:44.31)
Mitsin reached the wall in 3:44.31, shaving .29 seconds off of Australian Mack Horton’s previous world junior standard of 3:44.60 from 2014.
2023 World Champs Preview: Can Ress Rule in 50 Back? Not If Armstrong has a Say (Part 2)
Amongst a strong field, Justin Ress looks to repeat atop the podium in Fukuoka this summer, hopefully not alone this time.
Wasick & Masiuk Head Up Polish Roster For 2023 World Championships
The nation of Poland is sending a roster of twelve swimmers to Fukuoka, including last year’s 50m freestyle silver medalist Kasia Wasick.
David Popovici To Attend University of Bucharest In The Fall
18-year-old World Record holder David Popovici revealed his upcoming academic plans within his home nation of Romania this fall.
Swedish Television Reporting No Sjostrom in the 100 Free Field for Fukuoka
Last summer’s silver medalist and the current world record holder has reportedly dropped out of the 100 frees per an article posted by Swedish television.
Top 5 Performers Of The 2023 European Junior Championships
Check out the top 5 performers of the 2023 European Junior Championships which concluded from Belgrade, Serbia last weekend.
The Fastest All-Time Junior Swims Not Recognized As World Junior Records
Petar Mitsin set a World Junior Record this past week at European Juniors but it is not the fastest 18 and under swim ever. Read why that is here.
Chad le Clos Pulls Out of World Championships After Dealing With Undisclosed Illness
“He is not yet that fit after his five-week break from training due to illness,” Michael Ulmer said. “His focus is clearly on the Olympics.”
Who Else Is Missing the 2023 World Championships? A List of Absent Swimmers
Caeleb Dressel is just one of many 2022 World Champions who will not have the opportunity to defend their titles in Fukuoka in a few weeks’ time.
Bulgaria’s Petar Mitsin On 400 Free WJR: “I Can’t Explain How Happy I Am”
Hear what 17-year-old Petar Mitsin of Bulgaria had to say after firing off a new World Junior Record in the boys’ 400m freestyle at Euro Juniors.