Budapest 2024: World Aquatics announces $25,000 prize money for new world record
By George Aluo
World Swimming governing body, World Aquatics has disclosed that athletes who set a world record at the Budapest 2024 World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m) would pocket a whopping $25,000.
The competition which runs from December 10-15 at the iconic Duna Arena in Budapest, the capital of Hungary is billed to attract 1000 athletes from over 180 countries.
World Aquatics in a release stated…
“World Aquatics’ showcase swimming-only event is heading to Budapest. The 17th edition of the World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m) will take place for the first time in the Hungarian capital from 10 to 15 December 2024.
Coming as the capstone to a swimming season punctuated by numerous World and Olympic Records set in the pool, 1,000 athletes from over 180 countries are expected to shine across 46 events over six event days as they compete for a $2.025 USD million prize purse, in addition to $25,000 USD for any World Record set during the Championships.”
World Aquatics in its release further noted…”Budapest will add to its legacy as a global sporting capital by hosting the World Swimming Championships (25m). Swimmers will compete in the familiar Duna Arena, originally built as the main venue of the 2017 World Aquatics Championships and revered for its electrifying atmosphere.
The Arena features two Olympic-sized pools, with the 3m deep competition pool set at 25 metres. The other pool has an adjustable depth and will serve as a training and warm-up pool during the world championships.”
