GB's Stellar Performance in the Men's 4x200m Freestyle Relay

Great Britain clinched their first gold medal at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore with a remarkable victory in the men's 4x200m freestyle relay. The team, comprising Olympic champions Matt Richards, James Guy, Jack McMillan, and Duncan Scott, triumphed in the final race of day six with a time of six minutes and 59.84 seconds.

The Final Leg

Duncan Scott, in the final leg, was roared home by his teammates, finishing more than one second ahead of his Chinese opponent. Australia secured the third position, making it a thrilling finish to the race.

Reclaiming the World Title

This victory marks GB's reclaiming of the world title they last won in 2023. The team's consistent performance and strategic relay changes were pivotal in their success.

Other Notable Performances

• Ben Proud: Maintained his hopes in the men's 50m freestyle, coming through the semi-finals sixth fastest with a time of 21.61 seconds.
• Angharad Evans: Placed fifth in the final of the women's 200m breaststroke.
• Luke Greenbank: Came eighth in the men's 200m backstroke final.
• Jordan Houlden: Narrowly missed out on a medal in the men's 3m springboard final, finishing fourth.

China's Qin Haiyang

Earlier, China's Qin Haiyang celebrated a second gold at the championships in the men's 200m breaststroke final. Qin, who won the 100m breaststroke earlier in the week, is returning to form after a disappointing performance at last year's Paris Olympics.

Women's 100m Freestyle

Defending champion Marrit Steenbergen denied 200m champion Mollie O'Callaghan a sprint double as the Dutchwoman won the women's 100m freestyle.

Men's 200m Backstroke

Olympic champion Hubert Kos won a fierce battle against South Africa's Pieter Coetze in the men's 200m backstroke final.

Women's 200m Breaststroke

Another reigning Olympic champion, the American Kate Douglass, powered to victory in the women's 200m breaststroke with a championships-record time of 2:18.50.

This event has been a showcase of exceptional talent and determination, with athletes from around the world pushing their limits to achieve glory.