Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh dominated the women's 400m freestyle at the world swimming championships in Singapore. The 18-year-old athlete finished with a time of 3 minutes 56.26 seconds, defeating China's Li Bingjie and American Katie Ledecky who earned bronze. McIntosh seeks five individual gold medals during the competition and holds world records in multiple events. She advanced to the 200m individual medley final after qualifying with the fastest time. The teenager expressed confidence about her current physical condition and race preparation.
Germany's Lukas Maertens captured gold in the men's 400m freestyle by edging Australia's Sam Short by just 0.02 seconds. The Olympic champion and world record holder clocked 3 minutes 42.35 seconds in his first world championship victory for this event. Australia concluded the opening session successfully by winning both 4x100m freestyle relay competitions. Their men's team established a new world championship record with a time of 3 minutes 8.97 seconds. The United States team faced challenges with gastroenteritis affecting several swimmers during competition preparation.
Germany's Lukas Maertens captured gold in the men's 400m freestyle by edging Australia's Sam Short by just 0.02 seconds. The Olympic champion and world record holder clocked 3 minutes 42.35 seconds in his first world championship victory for this event. Australia concluded the opening session successfully by winning both 4x100m freestyle relay competitions. Their men's team established a new world championship record with a time of 3 minutes 8.97 seconds. The United States team faced challenges with gastroenteritis affecting several swimmers during competition preparation.
