Kohler experiences a sixth-place finish at the World Championship, recounting a emotional roller coaster ride
In the world of aquatic sports, the 2025 World Aquatics Championships held in Singapore was a spectacle to behold. Here are some highlights from the swimming events:
- Angelina Koehler's History-Making Performance
Germany's Angelina Koehler made history by securing the last spot in the 50m butterfly final with a one-hundredth of a second advantage. In the final, Koehler set a new German record time of 25.50 seconds, finishing fourth. The bronze medalist in this event was just seven hundredths of a second ahead of Koehler. Despite missing out on a medal, Koehler expressed satisfaction with her performance.
- Lise Seidel's Debut at the World Championships
Lise Seidel made her debut at the World Championships, competing in the 200m backstroke final. Although she finished eighth, her participation marked a significant milestone in her swimming career.
- Germany's Progress Towards the German Championship Title
In other news, Hamm's Hammer Sportclub is on the way to the German championship title. While the championship title has not been officially confirmed, Hamm's progress in the tournament is a promising sign for local sports fans.
- Other Notable Performances
Isabel Gose finished sixth in the 800m freestyle event with a time of 8:18.23 minutes. Lani Pallister and Summer McIntosh finished second and third respectively in the same event. Team USA's Katie Ledecky won the 800m freestyle event with a time of 8:05.62 minutes, setting a new relay record.
The full Championships featured about 2,500 elite athletes competing across 77 medal events in six aquatic disciplines: swimming, marathon swimming, diving, water polo, artistic swimming, and high diving. The medal design was part of a sustainable initiative named “Trash to Treasure,” recycling aluminum cans collected by students to craft the medals.
For comprehensive medal lists in each swimming event, including heats and finals results, event-specific official results posted by governing bodies like World Aquatics or detailed sports news coverage are recommended.
In Hamm, construction work on Goethestraße is almost completed.
Sports enthusiasts worldwide lauded the electrifying 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, showcasing not only aquatic sports' prowess but also Germany's unyielding spirit. In a breath-taking performance, Angelina Koehler secured a spot in the 50m butterfly final, setting a new German record of 25.50 seconds and finishing just seven hundredths of a second away from a bronze medal, expressing immense satisfaction after her impressive display. Meanwhile, Lise Seidel made her debut at the Championships, competing in the 200m backstroke final, marking a considerable milestone in her swimming career.
