Budapest 2022, Day 1 Euro Recap: Marchand Follows in Phelps’ & Father’s Footsteps
In a head-turning swim, Leon Marchand came within a second of the world record as he took gold in the men’s 400 IM on Day 1 of 2022 Worlds.
Watch: Leon Marchand Blasts 4:04 400 IM at Worlds (Day 1 Finals Race Videos)
Watch all of the finals race videos from the first finals session of the 2022 World Championships, including Leon Marchand’s 400 IM European Record.
Leon Marchand Crushes 4:04.28 400 IM European Record For #2 Swim In History
Marchand is now the second-fastest 400 IMer in history to Michael Phelps and the new European record holder with a 4:04.28.
2022 World Championships: Night 1 Men’s Relay Analysis
Kyle Chalmers is now in a three way tie for the #7 fastest relay split after swimming a 46.60 tonight as Australia’s anchor.
British Men Lower 4×100 Free Relay National Record In 3:11.14
Lewis Burras, Jacob Whittle, Matt Richards and Tom Dean teamed up to take down the British Record in the men’s 4×100 free relay at 2022 Worlds.
Thomas Ceccon Rebreaks Italian 50 Fly Record in 22.79
After becoming the first Italian man under 23 seconds in the prelims, Thomas Ceccon swam 22.79 to lower his Italian Record on Day 1 of 2022 Worlds.
In Spite of Record-Setting Top Ends, Times-to-Advance Slow at Budapest 2022
American Torri Huske was the top qualifier out of prelims in the women’s 100 meter butterfly on Saturday morning. While top end times were fast, the session lacked depth.
Davenport Announces 14 Newcomers for 2022-23; Many with Program Record Times
Head coach Justin Vasquez has announced the five women and nine men who will join the Davenport Panthers for the 2022-23 school year.
Leon Marchand Breaks His Own French Record With 4:09.09 400 IM
Marchand swam a time that was faster than the Olympic-gold winning time last year, and takes the top seed in the 400 IM headed into finals.
Thomas Ceccon Breaks Italian 50 Fly Record With 22.88 Prelims Swim
With his Italian record in prelims, Ceccon becomes the first man from his country to go under 23 seconds in the men’s 50 fly.
Gabriel Santos Scratches 50 Fly on Day One Prelims of World Championships
Brazil’s Gabriel Santos scratched the 50 butterfly where he was ranked #22. He is still entered in the 100 freestyle on Tuesday.
2022 World Champs Previews: Australia vs. the World in the Women’s 4×100 FR Relay
After breaking the World Record in this event in Tokyo, the Australian women are bringing a brand new lineup to the World Championships.
2022 World Championships: Official SwimSwam Preview Index
Follow along here as SwimSwam’s staff previews all 42 events that will be contested at the 2022 World Championships in Budapest.
2022 World Champs Previews: Armstrong & Murphy Chase 51 in the Men’s 100 Back
Hunter Armstrong and Ryan Murphy are on the verge of another 51-second performance in the 100 backstroke, but it’s the rising star versus the veteran.
Four World Records Fall on Day Five of Para World Championships
Gabriel Bandeira broke the 200 IM SM14 world record to win his second gold medal of the meet and close the gap between the U.S. and Brazil in medal standings