Kohler Finishes Sixth in the World Championship Exhibition - Emotional Journey on the Roller Coaster
German Swimmer Angelina Köhler Misses Out on Bronze in 50m Butterfly Final by a Narrow Margin
At the 2025 World Aquatics Championships, German swimmer Angelina Köhler put up a valiant fight in the 50m butterfly final, ultimately missing out on a bronze medal by just seven hundredths of a second. Despite the close call, Köhler set a new German record in the event with a time of 25.50 seconds [1].
Köhler's journey to the final was not without its challenges. She secured the last spot with a narrow margin of one hundredth of a second [5]. Her determination and resilience were evident as she expressed satisfaction with her performance and described the event as a "rollercoaster of emotions" [8].
However, Köhler's week was not without its disappointments. She shed tears after finishing 6th in the 100m butterfly as the defending champion [9]. Despite this setback, Köhler remained positive, stating that she had to work incredibly hard on herself during the week [10].
Meanwhile, in the 800m freestyle event, Katie Ledecky from the USA continued her undefeated streak since 2013, winning gold with a championship record time of 8:05.62. Lani Pallister from Australia finished second, setting a new Australian and Oceania record with an time of 8:05.98, while Summer McIntosh from Canada earned bronze with a time of 8:07.29 [2][3][4].
The German 4x100m freestyle mixed relay team, consisting of Josha Salchow, Rafael Miroslaw, Nina Holt, and Nina Jazy, finished 8th in the competition [6].
In other news, Lise Seidel made her World Championships debut in the 200m backstroke event [7]. Isabel Gose did not win a medal in the 800m freestyle event, finishing in 6th place [8].
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Sports were not only about winning for Angelina Köhler, as she showcased immense resilience and dedication in the 50m butterfly event, despite missing out on a bronze medal. Despite her setback in the 100m butterfly, Köhler expressed her determination to continue improving in other swimming competitions.
