Singapore is set to host a star-studded roster of Olympic champions and world-record holders at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2024, taking place from October 31 to November 2 at the OCBC Aquatic Centre. Leading the charge are Paris 2024 Olympic stars Leon Marchand and Pan Zhanle, alongside local talents like SEA Games gold medallists Teong Tzen Wei and Amanda Lim.
French swimming sensation Leon Marchand, fresh off four gold medals at Paris 2024, leads the men’s lineup. Joining him are top-tier athletes like Thomas Ceccon, Chad le Clos, Nicolo Martinenghi, and Qin Haiyang, the 2023 World Cup overall men’s champion.
The women’s field is equally star-studded, with multiple Paris 2024 gold medallist Kaylee McKeown headlining the competition. McKeown, who recently broke the world record in the Women’s 100m Backstroke, will compete alongside fellow champions Zhang Yufei, Kate Douglass, and Siobhan Haughey. McKeown, Douglass, and Zhang boast a rare “golden treble,” having won individual golds at the Olympics, World Aquatics Championships, and World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m).
The international lineup announced by World Aquatics includes:
- Men: Thomas Ceccon (ITA), Chad le Clos (RSA), Qin Haiyang (CHN), Leon Marchand (FRA), Nicolo Martinenghi (ITA), Arno Kamminga (NED), Pan Zhanle (CHN).
- Women: Kate Douglass (USA), Siobhan Haughey (HKG), Kaylee McKeown (AUS), Regan Smith (USA), Zhang Yufei (CHN).
This Singapore leg is the final stop of the three-leg World Cup series, following Shanghai and Incheon. Nearly 250 athletes from 38 nations will compete, with a male and female champion crowned at each leg, and the overall series champions determined in Singapore.
Team Singapore in Action
Among the local highlights is Teong Tzen Wei, who returns to competition after an eight-month injury hiatus. Teong previously clinched two silver relay medals at the Singapore leg in 2018 and is eager to bounce back as he prepares for a packed 2025 season. Amanda Lim, another homegrown talent, is also set to shine after competing internationally this year, bringing renewed confidence after breaking the 25-second barrier in her 50m freestyle in June.
Joining them are both seasoned and debuting teammates, with 26 of Singapore’s 40-strong contingent competing in their first World Cup. Fans will witness a mix of experience and fresh talent as local swimmers take on the world’s best.
Get Your Tickets
Tickets for the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2024 are available on SISTIC, with finals sessions already sold out. A prize pool of US$1.2 million is up for grabs, along with bonus incentives for world records and winning streaks across all three cities.
As the competition heats up, fans can expect exhilarating swimming action as athletes push for qualifications to the World Aquatics Championships (25m) in Budapest this December.
