World Champs Profile: Versatile Shaine Casas Tackling Multi-Event Program in Singapore
Leading into the start of the World Championships later this month, Swimming World will publish a handful of short profiles on top contenders for the podium in Singapore. Our next entry in this series features American Shaine Casas, who is set to compete in his fourth straight World Championships.
Shaine Casas
United States
Events: 50 Backstroke/100 Butterfly/200 IM
The Road to Singapore
When the United States Trials were held in Indianapolis, it was assumed Casas would qualify for the squad bound for Singapore. Yet, in what events? Casas’ versatility is a strength, but it also leaves questions. Eventually, Casas locked in berths to the World Champs over three disciplines – backstroke, butterfly and medley.
Casas heads to his next international appearance ranked fifth in the world in the 100 fly (50.51), sitting third in the 50 backstroke (24.23) and ranked first in the 200 IM (1:55.73). Casas also figures to be a factor on multiple relays for Team USA.
Top Career Achievement
A 2024 Olympian, Casas capped last year by claiming gold in the 200 individual medley at the World Short Course Championships in Budapest. He was also the champion of the 100 backstroke at the 2021 edition of the World Short Course Champs in Abu Dhabi.
Previous World Champs Hardware
Casas has made four podium appearances at the long-course version of the World Championships – one individual and three relay. He was the bronze medalist in the 200 backstroke at the 2022 Worlds and secured three relay medals at the 2024 World Champs in Doha.
Stat Fact
Casas is the No. 7 performer in history in the 200 medley, thanks to a career-best mark of 1:55.24. Among Americans, the 25-year-old is the No. 3 performer in the event, ranking behind only Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps.
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