Records Fall at 2025 World Swimming Championships

At the 2025 World Swimming Championships in Singapore, Ghana’s Joselle Mensah set national records in the 50m and 100m freestyle, marking her emergence as a rising star, though she just missed qualifying for the semi-finals. The U.S. women's team—Regan Smith, Kate Douglass, Gretchen Walsh, and Torri Huske—set a new world record in the 4x100m medley relay despite illness during training. Canadian Summer McIntosh won multiple gold medals and set a championship record in the 400m individual medley. Indian swimmers, including a Bengaluru quartet, completed a rare two-way relay of the English Channel, showcasing exceptional endurance. Longhorn Aquatics, coached by Bob Bowman, swept the podium in the men's 200m individual medley. The championships highlighted both individual breakthroughs and the pivotal role of elite training groups and national teams.