The 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore concluded with a historic performance by Team USA, which broke the women's 4×100-meter medley relay world record in 3:49.34. China emerged as a standout contender, securing 14 medals across swimming events, including two golds, six silvers, and six bronzes.
In a thrilling finale, the U.S. quartet outpaced Australia (3:52.67) and China's team of Peng Xuwei, Tang Qianting, Zhang Yufei, and Cheng Yujie (3:54.77). Tang, a 2024 Olympic silver medalist, added another silver in the 50-meter breaststroke, acknowledging Lithuania's Ruta Meilutyte as an inspiration. 'Ruta is a top-class athlete,' Tang said, highlighting the global camaraderie in competitive swimming.
China's Cheng Yujie and Wu Qingfeng claimed silver and bronze in the 50-meter freestyle, while 12-year-old Yu Zidi impressed with fourth-place finishes in three events, signaling a bright future for Chinese swimming. Canada's Summer McIntosh dominated with four golds, including a World Championships record in the 400-meter individual medley.
France's Leon Marchand and Tunisia's Ahmed Jaouadi also shone, with Marchand securing two golds and Jaouadi sweeping the men's distance freestyle events. The championships underscored Asia's growing role in global aquatics, with Singapore hosting a record 207 participating countries and regions.
