Nestled on the picturesque island of Sardinia, Alghero will welcome more than 200 open water athletes aged 14-19 from 35 countries for this prestigious event. With the future stars of the sport, such as Dávid Betlehem (HUN), Katie Grimes (USA), and Bettina Fabian (HUN), gracing the World Aquatics Open Water Swimming Junior World Championships 2022 in Seychelles, fans can anticipate another stellar lineup in Alghero.  

Sardinia is quickly emerging as a popular stop for the world’s best open water swimmers. Following a successful hosting of the World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup 2023, the island will also host the second stop of the World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup 2024 in Golfo Aranci on 25-26 May. With its unique wildlife, rich history, and vibrant culture, Alghero promises to provide both athletes and spectators with an unforgettable experience. 

“We are very excited to be hosting the World Aquatics Open Water Swimming Junior World Championships 2024 in the historic city of Alghero, Italy,” said World Aquatics President Husain Al-Musallam. “The resounding success of recent open water swimming events in Sardinia, coupled with Italy’s rich swimming heritage, made returning to the island an obvious choice”. 

The three-day World Aquatics Open Water Swimming Junior World Championships 2024 will feature a diverse range of events, including 5km (14-15 years), 7.5km (16-17 years), 10km (18-19 years) for men and women, and conclude with an Open Relay Event (4x1500m).