The Latest Breaking News from world swimming championships

Marchand mania strikes again with 400m medley gold and relay silver

The French team finished its World Swimming Championships in style on Sunday with eight medals including four gold. Following Léon Marchand's 400m medley world title, the men's 4x100m medley relay team topped off the competition with a silver medal.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 3, 2025

In-form Dolphins swim team to chase world title medals

Australia will send a 38-strong team to next month's world swimming championships in Fukuoka, Japan, with stars like Kaylee McKeown expected to shine.

AAP · Jun 18, 2023

Artistic swimmer Alvarez finds peace, beauty in images of her rescue

BUDAPEST: American artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez said she was "shocked" when she saw the "beautiful" AFP photographs showing her sinking unconscious to the bottom of the pool and being rescued by her coach at the World Swimming Championships.

Bangkok Post · Jun 24, 2022