Short Course World Champs DEEP Dive | SWIMSWAM BREAKDOWN
This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we do a deep dive into the swims and history made at the 2022 Short Course World Championships in Melbourne
LIVEBARN Race of the Week: USA, Australia Set Men’s 4×100 Medley Relay WR in Epic Tie
This is your LIVEBARN Race of the Week because of the multiple comebacks that took place during the final length of the pool alone.
Swimming’s Litherland Triplets are Music’s TRiiiPS (New Single Drop)
Jay, Mick, and Kevin Litherland all swam collegiately at the University of Georgia. Jay’s swimming career included an Olympic silver medal in 2021.
42-Year-Old Nicholas Santos Reflects on World Title in Last Race of Career
Santos explains his decision to step away from competitive swimming even though he is still very much on top in his pet event.
Torri Huske on Pre-World Record USA Ready Room Energy: “It’s Unmatched”
Huske takes us through her meet, including routines she uses for a busy event schedule and what breaking her first (and 2nd) world record was like
USA Head Coach Braden Holloway Dissects Relay Lineups, Managing Athlete Doubles/Triples
Team USA head coach Braden Holloway spoke with SwimSwam directly after the meet finished, discussing the rationale for relay orders, captains, and more
Michael Andrew Splits 20.3, Holds Off Kyle Chalmers for Silver in Team USA Anchor Debut
Michael Andrew had what may have been his best day of racing in Melbourne yet, starting in the 4×50 medley relay.
Kensey McMahon on Cheering on USA: “Definitely wanted to make it part of my role”
Outside of the pool, since McMahon only had 1 swim, she made it her goal to attend every session and make USA’s presence known.
Hali Flickinger on Enjoying Racing, Team Atmosphere: “It’s what I really needed”
Flickinger’s goal coming into these world championships was simply to have fun, something she says she hasn’t done in a long time
LIVEBARN Race of the Week: Maximus Williamson Surpasses Michael Phelps with 3:39 400 IM
Two swimmers have been under 3:44 at the age of 16: Maximus Williamson and Michael Phelps. Now, Williamson is more than two seconds faster than the G.O.A.T.
What Happened In The Men’s 50 Backstroke Final?
Chaos ensued in the men’s 50 back final due to a system error, with Ryan Murphy walking away with gold despite Isaac Cooper beating him head-to-head earlier.
Ryan Murphy on Starting Error That Resulted in 50 Back World Title
We saw an odd turn of events when right as the men’s 50 back final fired off, there was a 2nd beep at the start which signaled the competitors to stop
Kibler: “I was just watching the WR split get further and further into the green”
Kibler and Julian give their perspective on tonight’s race with Australia, setting their sights on the world record, and racing with this quartet of teammates
With More Experience, Kate Douglass Sees Herself Going Even Faster in SCM 200 Breast
The Virginia senior is happy with her championship record time, but she is optimistic that she could drop even more time with more race experience.
Silver Medalist Claire Curzan Almost Scratched the 50 Back in Melbourne
Curzan already has 4 medals through 4 days at these championships, including a silver in the 50 back, an event Curzan nearly scratched