Women's 100 Freestyle Finals

World Championship Record: 50.49 – Gretchen Walsh, USA (2024) Podium Finishers: Gretchen Walsh, USA – 50.31 NEW CHAMPIONSHIP RECORD Beryl Gastaldello, FRA – 50.63 Kate Douglass, USA – 50.73 All eyes were on Gretchen Walsh after she set a remarkable Championship record during the semifinals. Despite a slow start, Walsh stormed to the front, clocking a blistering time of 50.31, just .06 seconds shy of the world record. France's Beryl Gastaldello surprised the field with her powerful finish, securing silver and setting a new personal best, making her one of the fastest swimmers of all time.

Men's 100 Freestyle Finals

World Championship Record: 44.95 – Jordan Crooks, CAY (2024) Podium Finishers: Jack Alexy, USA – 45.38 Guilherme Santos, BRA – 45.47 Jordan Crooks, CAY – 45.48 The men’s final was filled with drama as Jack Alexy took silver, racing ahead with a thrilling last lap. Despite coming in fifth at the 50-meter mark, Jordan Crooks worked his way through the field, ultimately clinching bronze and proving once again that he’s a force to be reckoned with.

Women’s 50 Backstroke Semifinals

World Record: 25.25 – Maggie MacNeil, CAN (2022) Top Performers: Katharine Berkoff, USA – 25.51 Regan Smith, USA – 25.66 The American duo of Berkoff and Smith will face off in the finals, both having clocked impressive times in the semifinals. Berkoff’s performance positioned her as the 6th fastest swimmer ever in this event.

Men’s 50 Backstroke Semifinals

World Record: 22.11 – Kliment Kolesnikov, RUS (2022) Top Performers: Miron Lifintsev (NAB) – 22.70 Pavel Samusenko (NAB) – 22.72 With just 0.19 seconds separating the top eight swimmers, the competition is set to be fierce in tomorrow’s final.

Women's 200 Butterfly Finals

World Record: 1:59.61 – Mireia Belmonte Garcia, ESP (2014) Podium Finishers: Summer McIntosh, CAN – 1:59.32 NEW WORLD RECORD Regan Smith, USA – 2:01.00 In a breathtaking display, Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh not only secured gold but also broke the world record, becoming one of only a handful of women to finish under two minutes.

Men’s 200 Butterfly Finals

World Championship Record: 1:48.24 – Daiya Seto, JPN (2018) Podium Finishers: Ilya Kharun, CAN – 1:48.24 EQUAL CHAMPIONSHIP RECORD Alberto Razzetti, ITA – 1:48.64 Ilya Kharun’s victorious time ties the championship record, while Razzetti breaks his European record, showcasing the depth of talent in the event.

Women's 100 Breaststroke Finals

World Record: 1:02.36 – Ruta Meilutyte, LTU (2013) Podium Finishers: Tang Qianting, CHN – 1:02.38 NEAR RECORD Lilly King, USA – 1:02.80 Tang narrowly misses the world record but secures gold, while the defending champion Lily King adds to her prestigious accolades with a strong performance.

Men’s 100 Breaststroke Finals

World Championship Record: 55.70 – Ilya Shymanovich, BLR (2021) Podium Finishers: Qin Haiyang, CHN – 55.47 NEW CHAMPIONSHIP RECORD Kirill Prigoda (NAB) – 55.49 In a nail-biting finish, Qin's late hustle in the final 25 meters gives him the edge, setting a new championship record in the process.

Women's 100 IM Semifinals

World Record: 55.98 – Gretchen Walsh, USA (2024) Top Performers: Gretchen Walsh, USA – 55.71 NEW WORLD RECORD Kate Douglass, USA – 56.88 Walsh continues her dominant run with her impressive semifinal time, while Douglass manages to qualify with a solid performance.

Men’s 100 IM Semifinals

World Record: 49.28 – Caeleb Dressel, USA (2020) Top Performers: Noe Ponti, SUI – 50.43 NEW CHAMPIONSHIP RECORD Ponti showcases his versatility, leading the charge to create excitement for the finals.

Men’s 400 Freestyle Finals

World Record: 3:32.25 – Yannick Agnel, FRA (2012) Podium Finishers: Elijah Winnington, AUS – 3:35.89 Carson Foster/Kieran Smith, USA – 3:36.31 Elijah Winnington stormed to victory with an impressive final stretch, while Foster and Smith secured the silver with a remarkable finish.

Women’s 4x200 Freestyle Relay Finals

World Record: 7:30.87, Australia (2022) Podium Finishers: USA – 7:30.13 NEW WORLD RECORD Hungary – 7:33.39 The American relay team not only takes gold but shatters the world record, showcasing an unforgettable performance led by standout swims from Alex Walsh and others.

Conclusion

As the competition intensifies, fans are left eagerly anticipating what the following days will hold at the 2024 Short Course World Championships. Stay tuned, as these athletes continue to push boundaries and write history in the pool!