As the Swimming World Cup heats up in Shanghai and Incheon, records are falling fast, with athletes achieving historic times across multiple events. From world records to personal bests, each day has been packed with thrilling swims that showcase the peak of competitive swimming.

Let’s dive into the top performances and record-breaking moments that have electrified audiences in Shanghai and Incheon, celebrating the incredible achievements of these athletes. After Swimming World Cup Singapore Day 2, these new world records were broken.

Léon Marchand Sets a New World Record in the 200m Individual Medley

Léon Marchand is setting fire to the tournament with his stunning performance. He keeps shattering all these records and making his personal best, like children’s play. Léon Marchand’s electrifying performance in the 200m Individual Medley broke Ryan Lochte’s long-standing 12-year world record from 2012.

Marchand finished in a phenomenal 1:48.88, beating Lochte’s 1:49.63 and his own previously set World Cup, French, and European record with 1:50.30 in Shanghai. This performance marked his first short-course world record and solidified his place as one of the top swimmers of the year. This performance came just the day after breaking another world record, showing his capabilities. 

Léon Marchand Breaks the World Cup Record in the Men’s 100m Individual Medley

Leon Marchand had an incredible performance in the men’s 100-meter individual medley at the Swimming World Cup before his 200-meter individual medley, which set a new record. Marchand won his sixth World Cup gold while wearing the cap of his countryman Florent Manaudou, who had just declared his retirement from the sport.

Caeleb Dressel’s record of 49.45 seconds was nearly surpassed by Leon when he set a new World Cup record with 49.92 seconds, continuing his winning streak.

Regan Smith Sets a New World Record in the 100m Backstroke

Regan Smith of the USA broke her own world record in the 100-meter backstroke with a beautiful performance, dropping from 54.41 to 54.27 in Singapore. Smith maintained her momentum after winning three silver medals and two golds in relays at the Olympics in Paris.

A week after setting the record in Incheon, she demonstrated her dominance by setting the new record with sharp splits of 12.72 at 25m, 26.06 at the halfway point, and 39.94 at 75m.

Kate Douglass Breaks the Women’s 200m Breaststroke World Record

In the 200-meter breaststroke, Kate Douglass also set a new world record, beating her previous record of 2:12.72 and surpassing Incheon’s prior mark of 2:14.16. “I feel like I have much more potential in this event,” she said after the race. Douglass’ victory in the 100-meter medley increased her lead in the women’s rankings, demonstrating her outstanding skills.

World-class talent and record-breaking moments were displayed at the Swimming World Cup in Singapore, creating an exciting atmosphere for the next World Short Course Championships in Budapest.