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The final day of the 2025 World Aquatics Championships featured record-breaking performances and exciting races, including Kliment Kolesnikov's championship record in the men's 50 backstroke and Summer McIntosh's historic fifth individual medal, with the US team setting a new world record in the women's 4×100 medley relay.
Summer McIntosh led Canada to a historic performance at the swimming world championships, winning four individual gold medals and setting the third-fastest 400m IM time in history. The U.S. topped the medal standings for the 17th consecutive time, breaking the women's 4x100m medley relay world record, despite facing challenges like illness among swimmers. Notable performances included Katie Ledecky winning her fourth gold and other record-breaking relay times, highlighting a remarkable meet for female swimmers and the U.S. team.
At the 2025 World Championships in Singapore, Summer McIntosh expressed her competitive spirit, stating she hates losing more than she enjoys winning, as she competed in various events alongside notable swimmers like Katie Ledecky, who set a championship record in the 800m freestyle. The night featured intense races, record-breaking performances, and emotional victories, culminating in Team USA's relay win in a world record time.
Katie Ledecky won her seventh world title in the 800-meter freestyle at the Singapore championships, reaffirming her dominance in the event with a record-breaking time, while Summer McIntosh, the young Canadian swimmer, finished second in a highly competitive race.
Katie Ledecky won her seventh world title in the 800m freestyle at the swimming world championships, marking her 23rd world title and 30th medal, while Gretchen Walsh and the U.S. team also achieved notable victories. Summer McIntosh challenged Ledecky, finishing third, and Walsh added a 50m fly gold to her collection, highlighting a successful meet for the U.S. team.
Katie Ledecky secured her 7th consecutive world championship title in the 800m freestyle at the 2025 World Championships in Singapore, reaffirming her status as the GOAT of women's swimming despite rising star Summer McIntosh's strong performance and ongoing debates about the sport's future legends.
At the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Katie Ledecky narrowly defeated Summer McIntosh in the 800m freestyle, in what is called the 'race of the century,' while the U.S. team set a world record in the mixed 4x100 relay. Ledecky continues her dominance in the event, winning her fifth consecutive world title, and both athletes have had a successful week with multiple medals and record-breaking performances.
Katie Ledecky, the all-time great swimmer with multiple Olympic golds, faces a significant challenge from Canadian teen Summer McIntosh in the 800-meter freestyle at the swimming world championships, marking a potential generational rivalry and a preview of future Olympic battles.
Leon Marchand won the men's 200m medley at the World Aquatics Championships, breaking the world record, while Summer McIntosh secured her third gold with a near-record performance in the women's 200m butterfly, continuing her pursuit of multiple titles at the event.
At the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Summer McIntosh won her third gold medal, setting a Canadian record in the women's 200m butterfly and narrowly missing the world record. Leon Marchand won the men's 200 IM, falling just short of his own world record. Other notable performances included Katharine Berkoff's gold in the women's 50m backstroke, the US setting a record in the women's 4x200 relay, and Romania's David Popovici winning the men's 100m freestyle. Several US swimmers withdrew from events due to illness, impacting the competition.
Day 4 of the 2025 World Championships featured exciting preliminaries with top swimmers like Leon Marchand and Summer McIntosh aiming for world records in the men's 200 IM and women's 200 fly, along with intense heats in the women's 50 backstroke, men's 100 free, and mixed medley relay, setting the stage for thrilling finals.
Gretchen Walsh won gold in the 100m butterfly at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships, setting a championship record amid team illness, while Summer McIntosh continued her gold streak, and young swimmer Yu Zidi made a notable debut at age 12.
Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh won her first world title in the 400 freestyle at the 2025 World Championships in Singapore, after narrowly missing gold in previous years. She also competed successfully in the 200 IM semifinals, setting a world record. The event featured some of the fastest swims in history, with multiple women under 3:59. North American swimmers had notable performances, including McIntosh's gold and other finalists, but no men advanced to the 400 free final. The U.S. and Canada earned medals across various relay and individual events.
Summer McIntosh won the women's 400m freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships, aiming for five titles, while Australia swept the relay events, and young Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi made a notable debut.
Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh opened her bid for five gold medals at the World Swimming Championships by winning the 400m freestyle, beating China’s Li Bingjie and tying the record for most individual golds at a single worlds. Ledecky, who took bronze, continues her quest for the longest reign in World Championships history. The event also featured relay races and other swimming competitions, with notable performances from Australian and German swimmers.