“I think you’ll see in the World Cups that he’ll play with different events and see what happens,” Bob Bowman expressed his hopeful outlook regarding his mentee, Leon Marchand. The veteran coach has ample reason to be optimistic; he knows the incredible potential his French student possesses in the pools. The swimming world is starting to take notice too, especially after Marchand’s stunning performances during the recent NCAA swimming season and the Paris Olympics. Thankfully, just 11 weeks after his heroics in Paris, Marchand is set to make his return to competitive swimming.

According to the latest updates, the Frenchman will be joined by other prominent swimmers like Kate Douglass, Kaylee McKeown, Thomas Ceccon, and Pan Zhanle as they head to the Swimming World Cup 2024. The first leg of this exciting championship will take place in Shanghai from October 18 to 20 this year. With a lucrative prize pool up for grabs, the championship promises significant rewards for the competitors. In fact, not just the top three, but many participants have the chance to earn a substantial sum at each stop.

What is the prize money for the World Aquatics 2024 World Cup?

The World Aquatics is rolling out the red carpet for the Swimming World Cup 2024, and it’s all happening in the Asian region! First up, we’ve got Shanghai from October 18 to 20, followed by a splashy stop in Incheon from October 24 to 26, and finally, the grand finale in sunny Singapore from October 31 to November 2. Now, here’s the scoop: there’s prize money up for grabs at each stop for the top 20 swimmers on the scoreboard, and the competition is heating up!

Selection is based on AQUA power points, meaning the swimmer with the highest points in their best event takes the crown. And guess what? There’s no cap on the number of events a swimmer can enter, so they can really go for gold! Oh, and here’s a fun fact: both male and female competitors will be diving for the same prize money—$112,000 per event

As per the update, the total sum is $672,000 for each gender. Notably, on the last two occasions, this number remained the same. Here are the numbers of prize money at each stop. 

Yet, there are a few more things that may increase the earnings. It follows the ranks in the leaderboard after the series. As per the existing rule of the Swimming World Cup, the top eight swimmers in each gender category will add some more numbers to the purse. The details are below. 

But wait, there’s even more cash to grab! Each triple crown winner will snag an extra $10,000, and if a swimmer breaks a world record, that’s another guaranteed $10,000 in their pocket. To score that coveted triple crown, though, they’ll need to win the same event at all three stops—no pressure, right? Could Leon Marchand be the one to rake in those extra earnings? His coach certainly thinks so.

In a recent chat, Bob Bowman shared that Leon Marchand hasn’t quite hit his peak performance during either the NCAA swimming season or the Paris Olympics. “I think there are definitely things that he [Leon Marchand] can change,” he pointed out with confidence. Marchand will be diving into the 25m course for the Swimming World Cup, and the excitement is building. So, what’s the scoop on this swimming showdown?

When, where, and how to watch the Swimming World Cup 2024 series?

The Shanghai stop will flag off the swimming pomp this time. The end chapter will come to Singapore with the grand finale. However, the tickets are already on sale. As of now, the online platform, Damai, hosts the ticket sale for the Shanghai edition. With the likes of Zhang Yufei and Pan Zhanle on the entry list, you can expect the sale to pick up steam and draw a crowd. Now, as far as the ticket price is concerned, it ranges from $7.84 to $98.11. 

For the grand finale, the prices run slightly higher, ranging from $11.71 to $140.51. Plus, there’s no cap on the number of tickets you can purchase, so swimming fans can look forward to a full house during the grand finale’s three-day run. This will be your last chance to catch stars like Michael Andrew, Kieran Smith, Duncan Scott, Siobhan Haughey, and other Olympians all competing in one tournament. It’s another opportunity to watch Leon Marchand do what he does best—dominate in the pool!