2024 will be remembered as an extraordinary year in the world of swimming, characterized by historic events and exceptional performances. For the first time in history, the Olympic Games, the long course World Championships and the short course World Championships all took place in the same calendar year, giving fans unforgettable moments.
The World Championships in Doha: A Subdued Start
The year opened in February with the World Long Course Championships in Doha, an unusual edition due to its timing and the competition courses considered less competitive than usual standards. However, despite initial criticism, the event set the stage for a year that would see swimming take center stage worldwide.
Paris 2024: Olympics of Emotions
The Paris Olympic Games were the heartbeat of the year, offering exciting competitions and record-breaking performances. Leon Marchand he was undoubtedly the star of the Olympics, dominating in several events and consolidating his status as an international swimming phenomenon. Summer McIntosh he enchanted with incredible performances, winning gold medals and demonstrating unparalleled versatility.
Other swimming icons also shone: Sarah Sjostrom, Katie Ledecky e Kaylee McKeown they won multiple Olympic titles, confirming their dominance in their respective disciplines and writing new pages of sporting history.
Short Course World Championships in Budapest: The Grand Finale
The year ended with i Short course World Championships in Budapest, which marked an unprecedented peak. They were broken well 30 world recordswith performances that left everyone speechless. Among the protagonists, Gretchen Walsh she set 11 new records, a titanic feat that places her among the legends of swimming. Also Regan Smith, Kate Douglass e Something Ponti they delivered memorable performances, demonstrating the depth of global swimming talent.
A Year to Celebrate with the Swammy Awards
As the end of the year approaches, it's time to celebrate the protagonists of 2024 with the traditional ones Swammy Awardsawards given by SwimSwam to the best athletes and the most extraordinary performances. This year, more than ever, the Swammy will be a tribute to an unrepeatable year for swimming.
Use: Like every year, SwimSwam Italia will repot some of the prizes assigned to swimmers or performances that particularly impressed us. You can read the complete list of awards in English Who.
A Look at the Future
2024 has set new standards for competitive swimming, providing spectacle and inspiration to athletes and fans around the world. With emerging talent and established legends continuing to redefine the limits of the sport, the future of swimming looks even brighter.
