Who Emerged as the Top Earners at the 2024 Swimming World Cup in Singapore?

The much-anticipated 2024 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup wrapped up its final stop in Singapore from October 31 to November 2 at the OCBC Aquatic Centre. The competition was fierce, and not only did countless records get shattered, but competitors also swam their way to significant earnings.

Top Women Earners

On the women’s side, Kate Douglass from the USA shone the brightest, earning a whopping total of $184,000. Douglass not only secured the overall title, defeating her fellow American, Regan Smith, who finished with a commendable $152,000. Douglass famously broke the world record in the 200-meter breaststroke for the second time within a week, receiving an extra $10,000 for this achievement. She dominated the Singapore event by sweeping the entire series in her featured events and also claimed a $10,000 Triple Crown bonus for delivering outstanding performances in the 100 IM and the 50 butterfly, amassing an impressive additional $20,000.

Regan Smith, another standout, made headlines as well, breaking two world records by winning the 100-meter and 200-meter backstrokes in Singapore. Her earnings of $70,000 as the series runner-up, combined with her previous bonuses, also contributed significantly to her income.

Top Men Earners

The men’s competition saw Leon Marchand of France commanding the spotlight. He secured the overall series points title with an impressive performance, finishing first in Singapore and claiming $100,000 in bonuses. Marchand broke Ryan Lochte's world record in the 200 IM, adding another $10,000 to his earnings. His grand total for the series reached $174,000 after clinching the Triple Crown in the 100, 200, and 400 IM events, which brought in an additional $30,000.

Noe Ponti from Switzerland had a remarkable run as well, setting the 50 butterfly world record twice, but he finished just behind Marchand for the series title. His total earnings in the World Cup came to $142,000, fueled by $20,000 in world record bonuses and $20,000 in Triple Crown rewards.

Prize Distribution and Overall Earnings

Prize distribution at the World Cup was generous, with the top 20 athletes in both men’s and women’s categories receiving financial rewards based on their performance in Singapore. The unique Triple Crown bonuses significantly incentivized competitors to excel across multiple events throughout the series.

Sweeping their respective events with Triple Crowns were several other athletes, including Siobhan Haughey, Pieter Coetze, Tang Qianting, and Duncan Scott, each walking away with an extra $10,000 per event won.

Overall Earnings Breakdown

The combined earnings for the top swimmers reached impressive heights: 1. **Kate Douglass (USA)** - $184,000 2. **Regan Smith (USA)** - $152,000 3. **Leon Marchand (FRA)** - $174,000 4. **Noe Ponti (SUI)** - $142,000

Global Prize Money and Records

The 2024 series maintained a prize pool of over $1.1 million, mirroring previous years, with swimmers earning money not just for their positions in races, but also for breaking world records and winning Triple Crowns. With the nature of competitive swimming constantly evolving and athletes performing at increasingly higher levels, fans can anticipate even greater excitement and competition in future World Cup events!

Don't miss out on the upcoming competitions where these incredible athletes will continue to battle for glory and more record-breaking moments!