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Sam Short on World Record Watch! | 400m Freestyle Preview (Glasgow 2026)
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Is Sam Short about to deliver an Ian Thorpe-esque World Record moment at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games?
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📺 To hear our breakdown of every single race from the session, watch the FULL Day 2 Preview episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast here: youtu.be/TMEh1KV2bTU
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We break down the Men's 400m Freestyle on Day 2, of the Commonwealth Games where Australian distance powerhouse Sam Short enters as the heavy favourite. Short brings a fearless, front-end attacking mentality that puts every race in danger of history. We discuss whether his relentless pace could see him threaten Lucas Marten's world mark or recreate Ian Thorpe’s iconic 3:40.08 swim from the 2002 Manchester Games.
We also look at the battle behind him, featuring Aussie teammate Elijah Winnington, England’s James Guy on his comeback trail, and Northern Ireland's Jack McMillan. Can anyone hold onto Short’s coat-tails, or is this going to be a pure solo race against the clock?
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