United States clinches world championship with unprecedented performances by Marchand and McIntosh, setting a new record
In the bustling city-state of Singapore, the 2025 World Aquatics Championships saw a myriad of thrilling moments and memorable performances. Among the standout athletes were the Russian swimmers, competing as neutrals due to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
The Russian team clinched the men's 4x100m medley relay, edging out strong competitors from Germany and the United States. In the individual events, Kliment Kolesnikov, the world record holder, won the men's 50m backstroke in a championships-record time of 23.68 seconds, while Ilia Borodin finished third in the 400m individual medley.
Lithuania's Ruta Meilutyte continued her dominance in the women's 50m breaststroke, claiming her fourth world title. Meanwhile, Summer McIntosh, a Canadian swimmer, added another gold to her collection, winning the women's 400m individual medley. Despite her only defeat in the championships being in the 800m freestyle, where she finished third, McIntosh still managed to secure her fourth gold medal in Singapore with a Championship Record.
The US women's team broke their own world record in the 4x100m medley relay, demonstrating their superiority in the pool. Tomoyuki Matsushita from Japan finished second in the 400m individual medley, while Australia's Meg Harris achieved her lifelong dream of becoming an individual world champion, winning the women's 50m freestyle. Harris beat Chinese swimmers Wu Qingfeng and Cheng Yujie in the race.
In the distance freestyle events, Tunisia's Ahmed Jaouadi added to his 800m title by winning the men's 1500m freestyle. The swimming world championships concluded on Sunday, with the United States ending the championships with the most gold medals, nine in total.
Notable achievements also include Leon Marchand from France, who won the 400m individual medley, adding to his 200m medley title from earlier in the week. His winning time in the 400IM was 4 minutes 04.73 seconds. Katie Ledecky from the United States dominated the 800m freestyle event, further cementing her status as a formidable force in the sport.
The 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore provided a platform for numerous athletes to showcase their talent and determination, creating a memorable event for both competitors and spectators alike.
- The sports news earlier this week highlighted a career milestone for Leon Marchand, as he added a 400m individual medley victory in Singapore to his 200m medley title, finishing with a time of 4 minutes 04.73 seconds.
- The career of Summer McIntosh continues to shine in the world of swimming, with her remarkable performances in the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, securing four gold medals, including a win in the women's 400m individual medley, and setting a Championship Record along the way.
