USA Secures Multiple Medals at World Aquatics Championships in Singapore

At the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, American swimmers Katharine Berkoff and Regan Smith showcased outstanding performances in backstroke events. Berkoff won gold in the 50-meter backstroke with a time of 27.08 seconds, narrowly defeating teammate Regan Smith who took silver, marking a 1-2 finish for Team USA. This victory followed their earlier medals in the 100-meter backstroke, where Smith earned silver and Berkoff bronze, replicating their Olympic success. Berkoff also secured a bronze medal in the 100-meter backstroke at these championships, adding to her growing collection of world championship medals. Meanwhile, Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh claimed her third gold in the 200-meter butterfly, and France's Leon Marchand won the 200-meter medley, highlighting the global competition. Berkoff's 50-meter backstroke win is especially notable as the event will be included in the 2028 Olympics, underscoring her rising prominence in the sport.