World Swimming Championships 2025 Highlight McIntosh, Ledecky Showdowns Singapore

At the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, top swimmers including Katie Ledecky and Summer McIntosh are headlining the competition with multiple thrilling matchups and record pursuits. Ledecky, regarded as one of the greatest female swimmers, topped the women's 800 freestyle heats and is chasing Michael Phelps' all-time world championship gold medal record, while McIntosh aims to match Phelps' five-gold haul in a single championship. Australian star Mollie O'Callaghan seeks to secure another freestyle sprint double after winning the 200 freestyle, and other notable contenders include China's Qin Haiyang and Hungary's Hubert Kos in their respective events. Standout performances also came from Summer McIntosh, who narrowly missed breaking the 200 butterfly world record en route to her third gold, and Leon Marchand, who won the 200 IM final by a slim margin. Additionally, Romania's David Popovici won the men's 100 freestyle with a near world record time, highlighting the emergence of young swimming talent at these championships. The event continues to feature intense competition across multiple finals, setting the stage for further record attempts and medal battles.