Swimming

World Aquatics enthusiasts worldwide are in for an exhilarating 2024 as a lineup of thrilling events is set to unfold throughout the year. This demonstrates the commitment of World Aquatics and its members to creating engaging and inclusive opportunities for the global aquatics community. The focus is on uniting athletes and audiences alike through water-related sports. Kicking off the year in grandeur, the World Aquatics Championships will witness 2,600 athletes from 190 nations converging in Doha, Qatar, from February 2 to 18, 2024.

The year 2023 has been a significant one for the world of swimming, marked by the shattering of 16 world records in the 50m pool. As we bid farewell to this pre-Olympic year, let's take a moment to reflect on the thrilling moments that defined the swimming landscape. From the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, where ten world records tumbled, to the showcase of emerging talent at the World Juniors in Netanya and regional events like the Asian Games and Pan American Games,