The men's 400 IM qualifiers, Henveaux and Bursa, shattered national records in the 2025 European Short Course Championships. Bursa, the fastest qualifier, claimed the top spot with a time of 4:04.68, surpassing his previous record of 4:07.27. Henveaux, the second qualifier, achieved a Belgian record of 4:05.04, a remarkable 3.52 seconds improvement. These achievements mark the second and third Czech records of the meet, with Bursa and his teammates setting new standards in the 4x50 medley relay and individual events. The Belgian team, led by Henveaux, has been quietly successful, securing four silver medals. The men's 400 IM final promises an exciting showdown between these record-breaking swimmers, with Bursa aiming to secure Czechia's second medal and Henveaux seeking to improve his world rankings and podium position.
