Qin Claims Second Gold, GB Relay Takes Title

At the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, China's Qin Haiyang won the men's 200m breaststroke from lane eight with a time of 2:07.41, defeating Japan's Ippei Watanabe and the Netherlands' Caspar Corbeau. This win marked Qin's second gold and fourth medal of the championships, signaling a strong comeback after a disappointing 2024 Olympic season and a doping controversy involving him and 22 other Chinese swimmers, who were cleared by WADA due to contaminated food. Qin celebrated his 'lane eight miracle' enthusiastically, highlighting his personal growth and resilience in overcoming pressure and adversity. Great Britain won gold in the men's 4x200m freestyle relay, reclaiming the world title. American Kate Douglass secured gold in the women's 200m breaststroke. The championships were defined by fierce international competition and notable athlete comebacks.