Team USA Sets World Record at Aquatics Championships

At the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Team USA set a new world record in the 4x100 mixed freestyle relay with a time of 3:18.48, surpassing Australia's previous mark. Katie Ledecky extended her unbeaten run in the 800m freestyle at major competitions, and Gretchen Walsh won gold in the 50m butterfly. Jack Alexy broke Caeleb Dressel’s American record in the men’s 100m freestyle semifinals with a 46.81, becoming the third-fastest performer in history, and later won silver in the final behind Romania’s David Popovici, who set a new European record. The American team’s performance marked a strong resurgence, bringing their total gold medal count to eight. Canadian Summer McIntosh, despite three individual golds, was narrowly beaten by Ledecky in the 800m but remains a top contender in the 400m individual medley. These achievements highlight both team and individual milestones at the championships.