Leon Marchand Passes Michael Phelps In 200 Fly All-Time Rankings, Swims Olympic Record 1:51.21
Marchand broke his own French Record that he swam at 2023 Worlds. He also broke Kristof Milak’s Olympic Record from Tokyo.
Paris 2024, Africa Recap: Day 4 – Ahmed Jaouadi Continues Tunisian Excellence in Distance Free
Tunisian Swimming seemed to be in a dark space, with disagreements with their own government and no Hafnaoui in the Olympics but Ahmed Jaouadi has launched himself into stardom.
2024 Olympic Games: Daniel Wiffen Earns Northern Ireland’s First Individual Gold Since 1972
Irishman Daniel Wiffen topped the men’s 800m freestyle podium tonight in Paris, establishing a new Olympic and European Record in the process.
Kaylee McKeown Breaks Own Olympic Record With 57.33 100 Backstroke To Defend Title
McKeown also tied her own Australian and Oceanic record of a 57.33 that she swam in October 2023 for a World Record at the time.
Kregor Zirk Breaks Own Estonian Record In Men’s 200 Fly With 1:54.22
Zirk advanced to the final tomorrow night after the 5th fastest time today. He broke his former record that he set at 2024 Worlds.
Mollie O’Callaghan Breaks Olympic Record With 1:53.27 200 Freestyle
O’Callaghan earned her first individual gold medal and closed in a 27.98 on the final 50, the fastest split of the field.
Pieter Coetze Breaks Own African Record With 52.58 100 Backstroke
Coetze became the highest finisher ever in the event for South Africa as well with his 5th place finish. He broke his record from semis.
Nation’s Capital Boys Crack 15-18, 17-18 400 Medley Relay National Age Group Records
The quartet of JT Schmid, Lleyton Arnold, Rian Graham and Josh Howat combined for a time of 3:41.91 to take down the 15-18 and 17-18 records set last year.
Massabie Upgrades to Breaking World Records at Canadian Championships
The men’s 50-metre butterfly S4 world record was already Massabie’s, but he returned Sunday to lower his mark by 0.2 seconds with a 38.48 swim.
Leon Marchand Breaks Michael Phelps’ Olympic Record With 4:02.95 400 IM
Leon Marchand captured his first Olympic medal, breaking Phelps’ old Olympic Record that stood since 2008.
Paris 2024, Africa Recap: Day 2 – Pieter Coetze Crushes Own African Record in 100 Back
Breaking his own African, South African and Personal bests, Pieter Coetze enters tomorrow nights final as tied for the 3rd seed in the 100 back.
McSharry Lowers Irish 100 Breast Record As She Captures 2nd Seed In Paris
Mona McSharry registered a new Irish national record en route to capturing the 2nd seed in the women’s 100m breaststroke event.
Miron Lifincev Cranks Out 52.08 100 Back For World Junior Record & Possible Big Bucks
18-year-old Miron Lifincev fired off a new World Junior Record of 52.08 on the final day of the 2024 Russian Swimming Cup.
Pan Zhanle Breaks Olympic Record With 46.92 100 Freestyle Lead Off In Men’s 4×100 Free Relay
Pan Zhanle led off in a 46.92, breaking Caeleb Dressel’s record of a 47.02 from Tokyo. Pan’s swim was also the #5 performance all-time.
Hubert Kos Breaks Own Hungarian National Record In Prelims With 52.78 100 Backstroke
Kos swam to a new national record during prelims of the men’s 100 backstroke in Paris, breaking his record of a 53.08.