Two Months After Escaping ‘Crippling Anxiety and Depression’ Sydney Pickrem Outclasses USA Rival to Clinch Final Event Gold at Swimming World Cup 2023

The swimming World Cup 2023 is currently up and running. On the last day of the event, many staunch athletes representing the United States were faced with disappointment. After clinching gold in a 50m freestyle event on the first day of the event, Michael Andrews was defeated in the 50m butterfly. Similarly, 17-year-old Katie Grimes was also surpassed by Team Australia in the 1500m Freestyle event

Following this news recently, a 26-year-old Canadian Swimming Prodigy, Sydney Pickrem, Outclassed another USA team member in the 200m event. Amid standing atop the podium, the athlete also discussed the “crippling anxiety and depression” she faced two months before the Swimming World Cup

Sydney Pickrem clinches gold at Swimming World Cup 2023

According to the live coverage provided by FINA on YouTube, Sydney Pickrem won the 200m Medley. The 26-year-old athlete stood atop the podium after finishing the race in 2:09.67, while his in-pool rival representing the United States, Torri Huske, had to settle for the silver after clocking in 2:11.15. The third position was secured by Australian swimmer Kaylee Mckeown, who finished the race in 2:11.23

This win came for Pickrem after the athlete qualified for the event, ranking one in just 2:14.19, followed by Japanese swimmer Waka Kobori, who clocked in 2:14.38. On the other hand, the athlete’s rival Huske completed the heats third in 2:14.66. Interestingly, after the win, the Canadian star also went candid about his mental health in an interview.

Sydney Pickrem discusses her mental health

After winning the 200-meter race one and a half seconds faster than her last-week race in Berlin, Sydney Pickrem discussed coming back to the water. In an interview, the 26-year-old athlete stated, “Two months ago, I had crippling anxiety and depression. I was not able to do what I loved.” Further, the swimmer added, “To be in this position, just enjoy racing with these girls and just getting back to having fun and enjoying what I love to do. I am very grateful to be here, and I just try to do the best I can every day.”

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After not being able to join the forces of Team Canada at the World Aquatics Championship, the athlete has regained her form in the waters of Greece. Now swimming enthusiasts are girding up for the 26-year-old swimmer to strike her magic in the pools of Paris next year.

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