FINA Confirms 15 Athletes Tested Positive For COVID-19 At SC Worlds
There were a total of 37 positive COVID-19 cases in Abu Dhabi at the FINA Short Course World Championships, 15 of which came from athletes.
What You May Have Missed At 2021 Queensland Championships
Multi-Olympic gold medalist Ariarne Titmus’ 400m free victory was one of the key swims at the 2021 Queensland Championships.
Antonio Jose Silva Confirms Candidacy For LEN Presidency
Silva, the president of the Portuguese Aquatics Federation, is running on behalf of Europe 4 All Aquatics.
2021 Short Course World Championships: Day 6 Finals Live Recap
Follow along here as we recap the 12th and final session of racing at the 2021 Short Course Swimming World Championships.
The 100 Back was a Last Minute Decision for World Champion Louise Hansson
Sweden’s Louise Hansson blasted a new Swedish record to take gold in the 100 back in 55.20. She was out fast, flipping at 26.45, .25 ahead of the field
2021 SC Swimming World Champs: Day 6 Finals Race Videos
Below, you’ll find the race videos from day 6 of the SC World Championships in Abu Dhabi.
SwimSwam’s Official Awards For The 2021 Short Course World Championships
Maggie MacNeil’s five-medal haul, including a new world record, lands her our Female Swimmer of the Meet award at Short Course Worlds.
Siobhan Haughey Leads Final Money Table as Over $3 Million Awarded in Abu Dhabi
With two gold medals and a World Record bonus, Siobhan Haughey of Hong Kong led all earners with $91,250 at the end of the 6 day meet.
Records Roundup At 2021 FINA SC World Championships
Claire Curzan of the United States made her presence known across a number of events here at these FINA Short Course World Championships.
Florian Wellbrock Smashes 1500 Free World Record In 14:06.88
Wellbrock broke Gregorio Paltrinieri’s 2015 world record of 14:08.06 by over a second in 14:06.88, winning gold by more than four seconds.
Sjostrom Downs Championship Record In 50 Free, Now Owns 6/8 Fastest Swims Ever
Sjostrom clocked a time of 23.08 to break Ranomi Kromowidjojo’s Short Course World Championship Record of 23.19 set in 2018.
Nic Fink Betters American Record Again En Route To 50 Breast Gold
Fink took advantage of a weak start from top seed Ilya Shymanovich, exploding off of the blocks on his way to winning gold in a new American Record of 25.53.
United States Tops SC World Championships Medals Table for 3rd Straight Edition
17-year old Claire Curzan won 2 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze medals, part of 30 total podium finishes for Team USA in Abu Dhabi.
Italian Men Bring The Heat In 400 Medley Relay For Nat’l & C’Ships Record
Italy capped off a successful 2021 FINA Short Course World Championships with a record-setting performance in the men’s medley relay.
Chad le Clos is Chasing Ryan Lochte’s All Time SC Worlds Individual Medal Count
Chad le Clos won 2 medals this week in Abu Dhabi, putting his all-time total for SC worlds at 17, 6 behind Ryan Lochte’s 23 (not including relays)