The 2024 Swimming World Cup has kicked off with a bang, featuring record-breaking performances and cash prizes. The competition, held in Shanghai, China, saw Swiss swimmer Noe Ponti set a new world record in the men's 50 butterfly with a time of 21.67 seconds. Meanwhile, American swimmer Kate Douglass shattered her first individual world record in the women's 200 breaststroke, clocking in at 2:14.16. The World Cup series will continue to Incheon, South Korea, and Singapore, offering athletes the chance to earn cash prizes for their performances.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/caseymurphy/2024/10/28/2024-swimming-world-cup-record-breaking-performances-and-cash-prizes/