SwimSwam Pulse: 45% Think 14:30 In 1500 Free Most Likely Men's Barrier To Fall
After an epic duel in the 1500 free at the 2023 World Championships, Ahmed Hafnaoui and Bobby Finke could have the 14:30 barrier within reach in 2024.
Stay updated with breaking news from Grant Hackett. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
After an epic duel in the 1500 free at the 2023 World Championships, Ahmed Hafnaoui and Bobby Finke could have the 14:30 barrier within reach in 2024.
"I'd say that my rate of improvement is scary for my opposition," says Daniel Wiffen. It's not a statement many Irish sportspeople would utter.
"I was sick, I was throwing up from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. in the morning — which is not great prep for the world record," Daniel Wiffen shared on YouTube.
Australian Sam Short is the 2023 recipient of the Swammy for Oceanian Male Swimmer of the Year, as he posted the fastest 400 free since 2012.
A mix of the good, the bad and the bizarre who made the news in Northern Ireland this year, ranked from 75 to 51.