Bobby Finke broke two U.S. Open records in swimming at the 2023 National Championships in Indianapolis. On July 1st, he won the men’s 800 meter freestyle race with a time of 7:40.34.
What happened?
Bobby Finke set a new record in the 800 meter freestyle, beating his previous record by three seconds. He also won the men’s 1,500 meter freestyle with a time of 14:42.81 on June 27.
Why it matters for Bobby Finke
These record-breaking swims have qualified Bobby Finke for the 2023 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. He will represent Team USA in both the 800 and 1,500 meter freestyle races.
Bobby Finke is a Florida Gator, swimming under head coach Anthony Nesty of the University of Florida. He has had a successful year, winning two Golden Goggle Awards in November 2022.
What comes next?
Bobby Finke will compete in the World Aquatics Championships later this month. He is expected to perform well, given his recent record-breaking swims.
On July 1st, Finke said, “I was just trying to swim well.” He was pleased with his time, having beaten his previous record by three seconds. Finke also won the men’s 1,500 meter freestyle, setting a new U.S. Open record.
Bobby Finke’s success in the pool has earned him recognition, including the Golden Goggle Awards. He won “Male Race of the Year” for his 800 meter race at the World Championships in Budapest and “Male Athlete of the Year”, making history as the first long distance swimmer to accomplish this feat.
To learn more about American professional swimmer Bobby Finke, follow him on Instagram. He continues to make waves in the swimming world, breaking records and qualifying for major competitions.