Moments After Upsetting USA Rival, Danas Rapsys Steers Clear of $10,000 Cash Prize at Swimming World Cup 2023

The third and final leg of the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2023 has kicked off in Budapest. Swimmers around the world are sweating it out for the final crown in the Hungarian pools. With the finals just hours away, swimmers have eagerly anticipated this moment for weeks, and their hard work is about to come to fruition. The heats are already underway, and swimmers are giving it all to get crowned as the new kings and queens at tonight’s finals.

Among all this is a swimmer who dominated men’s swimming heats today, the Lithuanian prodigy, Danas Rapsys. Not only did Rapsys win his race, but he also left one of his closest American swimming rivals behind to win the heat. With this, he has also come one step closer to taking home the cash prize of $10,000.

Danas Rapsys looks set for glory at Swimming World Cup 2023

According to the live coverage provided by FINA on YouTube, the world has its eyes set on the heats, particularly the men’s 400-meter freestyle. It was the rivalry between Danas Rapsys and America’s Kieran Smith that was highly anticipated in the 400-meter freestyle during heat number 3 of day 1. The Lithuanian phenom in lane 5 was able to claim the numero uno spot with a 3:50.4 finish.

He was followed closely by Smith in lane 4, who secured second place after clocking 3:51.53 seconds. Zalan Sarkany of Hungary was placed third with 3:51.57 seconds on the clock. These young swimming talents will compete in the grand finals tonight, where they’ll contend with formidable opponents, including the reigning world champion, Samuel Short of Australia. In heat 4 of the men’s 100-meter freestyle of day 3, Short took an early lead, maintained it until the end, and took home the victory with a dominant finish of 3:49.83.

Kristof Rasovszky of Hungary was placed second with 3:52.37, while Dimitrios Markos of Greece finished third with 3:52.38. Tonight’s event promises to be a spectacle, as top swimmers from around the world, who have put forth their best efforts in the last two legs, will provide formidable competition for the World Cup crowns.

Notable swimmers to keep an eye on

Michael Andrew of the United States, who single-handedly kept hope alive for his nation with his 50-meter backstroke finesse, will also be there for the ultimate finish in the finals. The Australian swimming prodigy Kaylee McKeown, who stood atop the podium in both the Berlin and Greek legs, is one of the primary contenders for the crown. Qin Haiyang of China will also be rooting for the crown, as he has also managed to win both previous legs.

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Thomas Ceccon of Italy, Siobhan Haughey of Hong Kong, Lani Pallister of Australia, and Erika Fairweather of New Zealand are some of the swimmers who have been consistent in the last two legs and will also have fans rooting for them. With everything in place and looking set for the ultimate finals, let us know in the comments who you are rooting for in the World Cup.

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