In a breathtaking display of speed and skill, Abdalla Nasr has etched his name into Egyptian swimming history by shattering the national record in the men's 200m Butterfly event at the World Aquatics Championships. Nasr's electrifying performance, clocking in at an impressive time of 1:57.85, ranking him 18th in the world. Abdalla has not only secured his place among the world's elite swimmers but has also sparked a wave of celebration and pride across Egypt. The momentous feat occurred during the ongoing World Aquatics Champions... Read More

Doha, February 14, 2024 — South African swimmer Tayla Jonker made waves at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, stunning spectators and enthusiasts alike with her remarkable performance in the 50m backstroke event on Wednesday morning. The 19-year-old athlete showcased her prowess by setting a new South African record with a sensational swim, clocking in at 28.37 seconds during the heats. Jonker's achievement not only surpassed the previous record held by Olivia Nel, established at last year's National Championships but al... Read More

14 February 2024 – A busy night seemed to take its toll on South Africa’s Matt Sates at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha on Wednesday with the 20-year-old competing in both the 200m butterfly and the 200m individual medley. Sates finished eighth in the 200m butterfly final in a time of 1 minute 57.23 seconds. Japan’s Tomoru Honda claimed the gold in 1:53.88, Italian Alberto Razzetti the silver in 1:54.65 and Martin Espernberger of Austria the bronze in 1:55.16. Just over half an hour later Sates was back in th... Read More

13 February 2024 – Having come into the 100m backstroke final as the second fastest qualifier in the field, there was disappointment for Pieter Coetzé as he finished out of medal contention in fifth place at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha on Tuesday. Coetzé, who is the current Commonwealth Games champion in the event, turned in fifth place at the 50m mark and hit the lane ropes on several occasions, slowing him down on what is usually a powerful final 50m. The 19-year-old was competing in his first ever final... Read More

11 February 2024 – Erin Gallagher kicked off the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar by setting a new African record in the 100m butterfly and booking a place in her first ever world championships final. The Pretoria-based swimmer blazed to the new continental mark in the morning heats, finishing in a time of 57.59 seconds, so qualifying third fastest for the evening semifinal where she finished third. Gallagher's semi-final time was a slightly slower 57.92 but it was quick enough to see her through to Monday night's... Read More