Get ready for a thrilling day of swimming action as we dive into Day 4 of the 2025 European Short Course Championships, live from Lublin, Poland! But here's where it gets exciting: today’s schedule is packed with intensity despite featuring only five events. Will the swimmers rise to the occasion, or will the pressure prove too much? Let’s find out!
Event Dates & Details:
- When: December 2-7, 2025
- Where: Lublin, Poland
- Pool Type: Short Course Meters (SCM, 25 meters)
- Official Website: European Aquatics
- Psych Sheets: Entry List
- Live Results: Omega Timing
- Live Recaps:
- Prelims: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
- Finals: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
- Today’s Heat Sheet: Day 4 Prelims
Today’s Events:
1. Women’s 200m Individual Medley (IM)
2. Men’s 200m Individual Medley (IM)
3. Men’s 800m Freestyle
4. Women’s 100m Freestyle
5. Men’s 100m Freestyle
Spotlight on the Stars:
After a stunning victory in the men’s 1500m freestyle last night, Ireland’s Daniel Wiffen is back in the pool this morning for the 800m freestyle prelims. Can he maintain his dominance? And this is the part most people miss: Zalan Sarkany, who secured silver in the 1500m freestyle, will also be competing in the 800m freestyle, setting the stage for a potential rematch. Who do you think will come out on top?
Event Records & World Standards:
Women’s 200m IM – Prelims
- World Record (WR): 2:01.63 – Kate Douglass, USA (2024)
- World Junior Record (WJR): 2:04.48 – Yu Yiting, CHN (2021)
- European Record (ER): 2:01.86 – Katinka Hosszu, HUN (2014)
- European Junior Record (EJR): Anastasia Gorbenko, ISR (2020)
- Championship Record (CR): 2:02.53 – Katinka Hosszu, HUN (2015)
Men’s 200m IM – Prelims
- WR: 1:48.88 – Leon Marchand, FRA (2024)
- WJR: 1:51.45 – Matt Sates, RSA (2021)
- ER: 1:48.88 – Leon Marchand, FRA (2024)
- EJR: 1:52.75 – Mikhail Shcherbakov, RUS (2025)
- CR: 1:50.85 – Andreas Vazaios, GRE (2019)
Men’s 800m Freestyle – Prelims
- WR: 7:20.46 – Daniel Wiffen, IRL (2023)
- WJR: 7:36.00 – Sven Schwarz, GER (2019)
- ER: 7:20.46 – Daniel Wiffen, IRL (2023)
- EJR: 7:35.30 – Pacome Bricout, FRA (2023)
- CR: 7:20.46 – Daniel Wiffen, IRL (2023)
Women’s 100m Freestyle – Prelims
- WR: 49.93 – Kate Douglass, USA (2025)
- WJR: 51.45 – Kayla Sanchez, CAN (2018)
- ER: 50.58 – Sarah Sjostrom, SWE (2017)
- EJR: 52.36 – Anastasya Gorbenko, ISR (2020)
- CR: Ranomi Kromowidjojo, NED (2017)
Men’s 100m Freestyle – Prelims
- WR: 44.84 – Kyle Chalmers, AUS (2021)
- WJR: 45.64 – David Popovici, ROU (2022)
- ER: 44.94 – Amaury Leveaux, FRA (2008)
- EJR: 45.64 – David Popovici, ROU (2022)
- CR: 44.94 – Amaury Leveaux, FRA (2008)
Featured Athlete:
- Daniel Wiffen (Bio) continues to be a focal point of this championship. Will he solidify his legacy today? Let us know your predictions in the comments!
Controversial Question: With Daniel Wiffen dominating the long-distance freestyle events, is he the undisputed king of the pool, or is there room for an upset? Share your thoughts below—we’d love to hear your take!
