After missing the 2023 World Championship team, Claire Curzan is the favorite in at least two, and maybe even all three, women's backstroke events in Doha.
Italy's Simona Quadarella will look to win another gold (or two) in the Women's distance events a field that looks very different than last year's finals.
After shattering Grant Hackett's 15-year-old world record in the 800 (SCM) free in December, Daniel Wiffen may challenge defending champion Ahmed Hafnaoui.