2025 Australia Vs The World Live Recap

2025 AUSTRALIA vs THE WORLD

• Friday, December 12th
• The Valley Pool, Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia
• SCM (25m)
• Meet Central
• SwimSwam Preview
• Streaming live

Good morning, friends. Settle in — I’m here to guide you through one of the most delightfully unpredictable swimming events we’ve witnessed in a long while. And truly, what better occasion to sign off my very first live recap in a non-native language than a meet that proudly rewrites every rule we thought we understood?

There it is. Let’s go!

At Brisbane’s Valley Pool, Australia vs The World unfolds not as a traditional competition, but as a full-blown spectacle. The usual structure — the comforting order of heats, semis, finals — dissolves the moment the first whistle blows. Instead, we get racing blocks stitched together like a mosaic: Skins rounds with two-minute turnarounds, fan-driven relays decided moments before start, and Power Plays capable of doubling the stakes with a single touch.

It’s a format that keeps athletes guessing, coaches calculating, the crowd shouting their choices into the night — and us writers chasing the story as fast as the swimmers chase the wall.

On one side, we have the Dolphins, lining up with a roster that feels almost like a declaration of power: Kaylee McKeown, Mollie O’Callaghan, Cameron McEvoy, Matt Temple, Lani Pallister, and Shayna Jack. On the deck, two iconic figures are calling the shots: Rohan Taylor and Dean Boxall.

On the other side, the international squad brings together a mix of talent and medals. Alongside Thomas Ceccon and Alberto Razzetti (yes, I’m Italian), we’ll see Lukas Märtens, Duncan Scott, Caspar Corbeau, Marrit Steenbergen, Rebecca Meder, Roos Vanotterdijk, and Isabel Gose. It’s a lineup built to offer real quality and real battles in the water.

Quick Rules – What You Need to Know Tonight

• Points, not times. Every race awards points based solely on placing: 5–3–2–1. Some events can flip the scoreboard with doubled scores or stolen points.
• Power Plays. Each team can activate three in total: one for men, one for women, one for a relay. If they win that event, their points double. If both teams gamble at once, only the winner gets the bonus.
• 25m Sprint Series. Swimmers race three short sprints across the night. The Sprint Champion is decided by the best average time, with points to the top three.
• 400m Speed Challenge. Leading at each 100m split earns an extra point — so it’s a race where pacing becomes strategy.
• 50m Skins. After every 50, the slowest swimmer is eliminated. The final round becomes a head-to-head duel, with just two minutes between races. All the Skins winners later return for a Champions Race worth double points.
• Mystery Events. Fans decide key elements: who leads off the 6×50 Mega Relay, whether a relay is medley or freestyle, or even the stroke order of a 200 IM drawn from a roulette wheel. In the 4×25 Secret Weapon relay, spectators can vote to swap in a different swimmer — coaches must react on the spot.

THE WORLD

• MEDLEY Abbie Wood (GBR), Duncan Scott (GBR) Lewis Clareburt (NZL)
• BUTTERFLY Roos Vanotterdijk (BEL) Angelina Köhler (GER) Alberto Razzetti (ITA) Daiya Seto (JPN)
• BREASTSTROKE Caspar Corbeau (NED) Rebecca Meder (RSA) Angharad Evans (GBR)
• BACKSTROKE  Taylor Ruck (CAN) Lauren Cox (GBR) Cameron Gray (NZL) Thomas Ceccon (ITA)
• FREESTYLE Milou Van Wijk (NED) Nyls Korstanje (NED) Abdelrahman Elaraby (EGY) Erika Fairweather (NZL) Isabel Gose (GER) Lukas Märtens (GER) Oliver Klemet (GER) Tom Dean (GBR) Louise Hansson (SWE) Marrit Steenbergen (NED)

AUSTRALIA

• MEDLEY Ella Ramsay, Tara Kinder, David Schlicht, William Petric
• BUTTERFLY Lily Price, Alexandria Perkins, Ben Armbruster, Matthew Temple
• BREASTSTROKE Zac Stubblety-Cook, Nash Wilkes, Sienna Harben, Sienna Toohey
• BACKSTROKE Hannah Fredericks, Kaylee McKeown, Joshua Edwards-Smith, Henry Allan
• FREESTYLE Shayna Jack, Meg Harris, Jamie Jack, Cameron McEvoy, Jamie Perkins, Lani Pallister, Sam Short, Elijah Winnington, Flynn Southam, Mollie O’Callaghan

RACING BLOCK 1

With the first fan vote of the night, the crowd went for a mixed medley relay, immediately putting versatility and balance to the test. Australia sent Shayna Jack into the water on backstroke, while the World team answered with Thomas Ceccon on the opening leg.

 Mixed 4×50m Fans Choice Relay

Team World fields two combinations: Tom Dean, Angelina Köhler, Nyls Korstanje, Lauren Cox; Thomas Ceccon, Roos Vanotterdijk, Caspar Corbeau, Marrit Steenbergen

Team Australia answers with depth of its own: Kaylee McKeown, Nash Wilkes, Cameron McEvoy, Alexandria Perkins; Shayna Jack, Meg Harris, Matthew Temple, Jamie Jack

Results & Points

1. Team Australia — 10 points
2. Team World — 4 points
3. Team World – 2
4. Team Australia — 1 point

women’s 25m Freestyle, round 1

Meg Harris delivered the first individual statement of the night, powering Australia to the win in the opening women’s 25-meter freestyle sprint.

The Australian sprinter touched first, giving the home team a crucial early boost in a race decided entirely by explosiveness off the blocks.

Results & Points

1. Australia — 5 points
2. Team World — 3 points
3. Team World — 2 points
4. Australia — 1 point

men’s 25m Freestyle, round 1

The men’s sprint features a compact but explosive lineup, mixing raw power and top-end speed.

Team World is represented by Abdelrahman Elaraby and Cameron Gray, while Team Australia answers with Jamie Jack and reigning Olympic champion Cameron McEvoy.

Cameron McEvoy delivered exactly what was expected in the opening men’s sprint, firing off the blocks to give Australia a decisive win over the World team in 25 meters of pure speed.

Behind him, Abdelrahman Elaraby secured second for Team World, while Jamie Jack and Cameron Gray rounded out the order.

Results & Points

1. Australia (Cameron McEvoy) — 5 points
2. Team World (Abdelrahman Elaraby) — 3 points
3. Australia (Jamie Jack) — 2 points
4. Team World (Cameron Gray) — 1 point

Racing Block 1 — Score Update

After the opening racing block, Australia has jumped out to an early lead on the scoreboard.

Powered by wins from Meg Harris in the women’s 25m freestyle and Cameron McEvoy in the men’s sprint, the Dolphins closed the first sequence with momentum firmly on their side.

Standings after Racing Block 1

1. Australia: 11 points
2. Team World: 5 points

RACING BLOCK 2 – POWER EVENTS

men’s 50m Breaststroke Skins

The opening round of the men’s breaststroke skins delivered an immediate shake-up, with Caspar Corbeau coming out on top to put Team World back on the board.

Behind him, Nash Wilkes kept Australia in the mix, while Daiya Seto advanced safely into the next round. Tokyo Olympic champion Zac Stubblety-Cook finished fourth and was eliminated under the skins format.

Results & Points (Round 1)

1. Caspar Corbeau (Team World) — 5 points
2. Nash Wilkes (Australia) — 3 points
3. Daiya Seto (Team World) — 2 points
4. Zac Stubblety-Cook (Australia) — 1 point (eliminated

The second round confirmed Caspar Corbeau as the man to beat in the breaststroke skins, with the World representative once again touching first.

Nash Wilkes kept Australia alive with another solid swim, while Daiya Seto finished third and was eliminated as the field narrowed to the final head-to-head.

Results & Points (Round 2)

1. Caspar Corbeau (Team World) — 5 points
2. Nash Wilkes (Australia) — 3 points
3. Daiya Seto (Team World) — 2 points (eliminated)

In the decisive head-to-head sprint, Caspar Corbeau delivered under pressure, winning the final round of the men’s 50m breaststroke skins and sealing the event for Team World.

Nash Wilkes fought to the end for Australia, but Corbeau’s consistency across all three rounds proved decisive in the last 50 meters.

Final Results & Points

1. Caspar Corbeau (Team World) — 5 points
2. Nash Wilkes (Australia) — 3 points

With the skins format rewarding both speed and recovery, Corbeau emerged as the clear standout of the breaststroke showcase.

Standings 

1. Team World: 17 points
2. Australia: 15 points

Rain, interruptions, shifting graphics — none of it ultimately matters. When the chaos clears, the 400 delivers a clear verdict: Short wins the race, but the overall duel remains firmly in Team World’s hands

women’s 50m Breaststroke Skins

The opening round of the women’s breaststroke skins immediately claimed its first casualty, as Sienna Toohey was eliminated at the end of the initial sprint.

The remaining swimmers advanced into Round 2 as the field began to narrow under the pressure of the skins format, where one mistake is all it takes to be out.

Round 2

The second round reshuffled the balance in the women’s breaststroke skins, with Angharad Evans stepping up to take the win and move confidently into the final.

Rebecca Meder followed closely to secure her place in the decisive head-to-head, while Sienna Harben finished third and was eliminated as the field narrowed to two.

Results & Eliminations (Round 2)

1. Angharad Evans (Team World)
2. Rebecca Meder (Team World)
3. Sienna Harben (Australia) — eliminated

The women’s breaststroke skins were briefly halted following a protest related to the elimination of the Australian swimmer in the previous round.

After a short review, officials cleared the issue and confirmed that the event would continue as scheduled.

The women’s breaststroke skins resumed and concluded with Rebecca Meder taking control of the decisive head-to-head.

The World swimmer touched first ahead of teammate Angharad Evans, sealing the skins victory and delivering another key result for Team World in Racing Block 2.

Final Results & Points

1. Rebecca Meder (Team World) — 5 points
2. Angharad Evans (Team World) — 3 points

With Australia eliminated before the final, Team World maximised the opportunity, converting the skins format into a clean sweep at the decisive stage

women’s 400m Freestyle

The women’s 400m freestyle brings a very different test into Racing Block 2, blending endurance with tactical awareness as bonus points are up for grabs at every 100 meters.

Team World is represented by Isabel Gose and Erika Fairweather, while Team Australia counters with Jamie Perkins and Lani Pallister.

With intermediate points available at each split, positioning from the opening laps will matter just as much as the final touch.

[As if the format wasn’t chaotic enough, heavy rain has started pouring down outside — just to add another layer of confusion to the night.]

On a night that keeps refusing to follow any kind of script, Lani Pallister delivered a controlled and authoritative swim to win the women’s 400m freestyle Speed Challenge, bringing valuable points back to Australia.

Behind her, Isabel Gose and Erika Fairweather secured important returns for Team World, while Jamie Perkins closed the field for the Dolphins.

Results & Points

1. Lani Pallister (Australia) — 5 points
2. Isabel Gose (Team World) — 3 points
3. Erika Fairweather (Team World) — 2 points
4. Jamie Perkins (Australia) — 1 point

With endurance now fully in play and bonus points already shaping the balance, the Speed Challenge once again proved how quickly momentum can swing under this format.

Standings after the Women’s 400m Freestyle

• Australia: 26 points
• Team World: 31 points

mens 400m Freestyle

The men’s 400m freestyle speed challenge goes to Sam Short, who delivers when it matters most, taking the win and swinging momentum back toward Australia in a race that unfolded exactly as promised: fast, physical, and unforgiving.

Behind him, Lukas Märtens secures second place for Team World, confirming his consistency across formats, while Oliver Klemet completes a strong World double with third. Elijah Winnington finishes fourth, just off the podium in a tightly packed finish.

Final Results

1. Samuel Short (AUS) – +5
2. Lukas Märtens (World) – +3
3. Oliver Klemet (World) – +2
4. Elijah Winnington (AUS) – +1

Racing Block 2 — Score Update

• Australia: 32
• World: 39

[Because why not: a foam-tube race straight from swim school breaks out, turning elite swimmers into slightly confused beginners — balance optional, pride not guaranteed.]

RACING BLOCK 3 – SPRINTERS SPOTLIGHT

men’s 50m Freestyle Skins

Another rapid-fire sprint on the program, with Duncan Scott and Tom Dean flying the flag for Team World against Australians Matthew Temple and Flynn Southam. No margins, no breathing room — just pure survival to avoid elimination.

round 1

Four swimmers on the blocks:

1. Duncan Scott (World)
2. Matthew Temple (AUS)
3. Tom Dean (World)
4. Flynn Southam (AUS)

At the end of Round 1, Tom Dean is no longer visible on the blocks, confirming his elimination.

 Round 2

Three swimmers return for Round 2:

1. Duncan Scott (World)
2. Matthew Temple (AUS)
3. Flynn Southam (AUS)

After this round, Flynn Southam disappears from the field, meaning he is eliminated in Round 2.

Final Round

The Skins event comes down to a head-to-head final between: Matthew Temple (AUS) Duncan Scott (World)

Results

1. Duncan Scott (World)
2. Matthew Temple (AUS)

women’s 50m Freestyle Skins

The opening sprint delivers immediately, with Marrit Steenbergen (World) stamping her authority on the first round.

Round 1 result

1. Marrit Steenbergen (World)
2. Meg Harris (AUS)
3. Mollie O’Callaghan (AUS)
4. Taylor Ruck (World)

Steenbergen takes the win and the maximum points for the World team, setting the tone in a format where every 50 metres is raced on instinct, not patience.

The field now tightens, and the swimmer missing from the Round 2 start list will be the one eliminated as the Skins move one step closer to the final showdown.

Through to Round 2

1. Meg Harris (AUS)
2. Mollie O’Callaghan (AUS)

Eliminated

• Marrit Steenbergen (World)
• Taylor Ruck (World)

A classic Skins twist: winning the heat doesn’t guarantee survival. Australia keeps two lanes alive, turning the pressure up another notch as the rounds shorten and recovery time disappears.

Final Round

1. Mollie O’Callaghan (AUS) 
2. Meg Harris (AUS) 

Australia stays perfect through the women’s Skins, with O’Callaghan moving on as the last swimmer standing after back-to-back rounds under growing fatigue and pressure.

RACING BLOCK 4 (SPRINT RELAYS & FAN FUN)

women’s  25m Freestyle, round 2

Four swimmers remain after Round 1, with Australia and the World evenly represented as the pressure ramps up over 25 meters: Louise Hansson (World) Shayna Jack (Australia) Milou van Wijk (World) Meg Harris (Australia) Two Australians, two from Team World — blink and you miss it territory. One touch, one mistake, and someone’s night is over. A clean sweep for Australia in the second round of the women’s skins shakes up the scoreboard.

Results:

1. Meg Harris (AUS) – 5 points
2. Shayna Jack (AUS) – 3 points
3. Louise Hansson (World) – 2 points
4. Milou van Wijk (World) – 1 point

Updated score:

Australia 45 – World 48

Australia closes the gap with authority, riding the speed of Meg Harris and Shayna Jack as the skins format keeps rewarding nerve, not reputation. The margins are razor-thin now — and the night is far from settled.

men’s 25m Freestyle, round 2

The second round of the men’s skins brings together a mixed field of pure speed and experience, with two Australians and two swimmers representing the World team still in contention.

Start list – Round 2:

1. Abdelrahman Elaraby (World)
2. Jamie Jack (AUS)
3. Cameron Gray (World)
4. Cameron McEvoy (AUS)

Australia delivers a clean statement in Round 2, locking out the top two positions and pushing the momentum firmly their way.

Round 2 Results:

1. Cameron McEvoy (AUS)
2. Jamie Jack (AUS)
3. Abdelrahman Elaraby (World) – eliminated
4. Cameron Gray (World) – eliminated

RACING BLOCK 5 (SPEED & ENDURANCE)

women’s 50m Butterfly Skins

Another turn of the knife, this time on butterfly. Short, brutal, unforgiving — the stroke where rhythm either survives or collapses in a blink.

World Team: Roos Vanotterdijk; Angelina Köhler. Australia: Lily Price, Alexandria Perkins

Round 1 – Result

Angelina Köhler takes the win for Team World, controlling the length and striking first in the butterfly skins.

Australia still puts swimmers through to the next round, but the points swing goes to the World side — another small cut in a format where every touch matters.

Round 2 – Result

Angelina Köhler and Alexandria Perkins advance to the next round. Köhler takes the win for Team World, while Perkins keeps Australia alive as the field narrows and the skins format starts to bite

Round 3- Result

Alexandria Perkins takes the win for Australia, but… Team World have lodged a protest, contesting a false start (moving on the block) by Alexandria Perkins. Officials are reviewing the start procedure before confirming the result and the athletes advancing.

Perkins didn’t hide it for long, admitting the false start herself during a light-hearted poolside interview with Cate Campbell.

Despite a brief protest from Team World over a suspected false start, Alexandria Perkins was confirmed as the winner of the opening round, taking 5 points for Australia.

Angelina Köhler finished second for Team World (+3), followed by Roos Vanotterdijk (+2), while Lily Price added another point for Australia in fourth.

Men’s 50m Butterfly Skins

With the overall score sitting at Australia 51 – World 50, the men’s butterfly skins open with a tightly balanced Round 1 field:

1. Nyls Korstanje (World)
2. Ben Armbruster (Australia)
3. Alberto Razzetti (World)
4. Matthew Temple (Australia)

Five points are on the line for the winner, with every finish carrying weight as the teams remain separated by a single point heading into this round.

Round 1 

Australia strike first in the men’s butterfly skins, taking full control of the opening round:

1. Matthew Temple (AUS) 
2. Ben Armbruster (AUS) 
3. Nyls Korstanje (World) 
4. Alberto Razzetti (World) – eliminated

Temple set the tone from the start, with Armbruster backing him up to secure a strong double for the home team.

Round 2 

A response from Team World this time, but Australia limit the damage:

1. Nyls Korstanje (World)
2. Ben Armbruster (AUS) 
3. Matthew Temple (AUS) 

Korstanje turns the tables and takes the win in Round 2, while Armbruster and Temple do just enough to keep Australia firmly in the contest.

Round 3 

1. Ben Armbruster (AUS) – Winner
2. Nyls Korstanje (World)

Armbruster answers back immediately, winning the head-to-head sprint and closing the skins with authority for Australia.

Score Update

Australia convert the round and extend their lead. With Armbruster on top, the Aussies keep control as the skins drama continues to swing their way.

Men’s 50m Butterfly Skins – Round 3 Results

1. Ben Armbruster (AUS) – +5
2. Nyls Korstanje (World) – +3
3. Matthew Temple (AUS) – +2
4. Alberto Razzetti (World) – +1

Score Update

Australia 58 – World 54

Australia stretches the gap after controlling the mixed 6×50 freestyle, cashing in the full 10 points. The World team stays in touch, but the tide is clearly running green and gold for now.

Mixed  6×50m Freestyle Mega Relay

The night willl go on with the most theatrical relay on the program: six legs, mixed genders, pure sprint chaos. Tradition meets spectacle, and the pool feels suddenly smaller.

Australia (AUS):

1. Meg Harris
2. Cameron McEvoy
3. Shayna Jack
4. Jamie Jack
5. Mollie O’Callaghan
6. Flynn Southam

Depth, speed, and a lineup built to sustain pressure from the first dive to the final touch.

World Team (WORLD):

1. Duncan Scott
2. Caspar Corbeau
3. Tom Dean
4. Taylor Ruck
5. Marrit Steenbergen
6. Milou van Wijk

A relay rich in international pedigree, explosive legs, and just enough unpredictability to keep the balance trembling. Six swimmers each. No margins. No hiding. This is where the evening turns from competition into theatre.

Australia and the World went head-to-head in the mixed 6×50 freestyle skins, a race that swung back and forth before being decided only in the final legs.

Australia lined up Meg Harris, Cameron McEvoy, Shayna Jack, Jamie Jack, Mollie O’Callaghan, and Flynn Southam, while Team World countered with Duncan Scott, Caspar Corbeau, Tom Dean, Taylor Ruck, Marrit Steenbergen, and Milou van Wijk.

• First 50m: Australia struck first, opening a narrow early advantage and touching first at the first checkpoint.
• 100m split: Australia maintained control through the second leg, extending the margin slightly and keeping the World under pressure.
• 150m split: Momentum shifted. Team World clawed back the deficit and briefly moved into the lead, forcing Australia into chase mode.
• 200m split: The World held the front position, capitalizing on strong middle legs to preserve a slim advantage.
• 250m split: The race tightened dramatically. Australia responded with a decisive leg, pulling the teams back level and setting up a sprint to the finish.
• 300m finish Australia delivered when it mattered most, surging ahead on the final leg to secure the win and the maximum skins points.

Mixed 6×50m Freestyle — Results

1. Australia (+10): Meg Harris, Cameron McEvoy, Shayna Jack, Jamie Jack, Mollie O’Callaghan, Flynn Southam
2. World (+3) Duncan Scott, Caspar Corbeau, Tom Dean, Taylor Ruck, Marrit Steenbergen, Milou van Wijk

Overall Standings Update

Australia 68 – World 57

RACING BLOCK 6 – BACKSTROKE SHOWCASE

Women’s 50m Backstroke Skins

Round 1 Results

First cut made, and it’s already ruthless. Louise Hansson strikes first, sharp off the wall and clean into the finish for the win. Kaylee McKeown slides through in second, controlled and clinical, never really in danger. Fredericks does enough to survive, while Lauren Cox just sneaks the last qualifying spot.

Round 2 – results 

Kaylee McKeown takes control this time, clean and ruthless, stamping her authority when it matters most. Isabelle Fredericks hangs on in second, composed under pressure. Louise Hansson, after winning Round 1, slips to third and is eliminated.

Final Round

Kaylee McKeown finishes the job over 25 meters, exploding off the wall and holding Isabelle Fredericks at bay in the purest form of skins racing. 

SCORE UPDATE

AUSTRALIA 81

WORLD 60

Men’s 50m Backstroke Skins

The opening backstroke skins brings together a sharp mix of Olympic pedigree and rising depth: Thomas Ceccon (World) Henry Allan (Australia) Cameron Gray (World) Joshua Edwards-Smith (Australia)

Round 1

A clean, decisive opening round. Henry Allan (Australia) takes the win and the maximum points Thomas Ceccon (World) safely through in second Cameron Gray (World) advances as well Joshua Edwards-Smith (Australia) eliminated.

Allan sets the tone for Australia, while Ceccon does exactly what’s required in a skins format: control, qualify, move on. 

Round 2

1. Cameron Gray (World) 
2. Thomas Ceccon (World) 

Round 3

Thomas Ceccon takes the win in the round, managing the race better than anyone else as the pressure ramps up.

RACING BLOCK 7 – LONG SPRINT CHALLENGES

women’s 200m Mystery Medley

The Women’s 200m Mystery Medley rolls in with that quiet tension only this format creates. Everyone knows the order now — breaststroke, freestyle, butterfly, backstroke — but knowing doesn’t make it any easier. At the halfway mark (100m), Marrit Steenbergen had already moved into the lead, followed by Abbie Wood, Tara Kinder, and Ella Ramsay, as the randomly assigned stroke order began to stretch the field.

result

1. Abbie Wood (WORLD)
2. Ella Ramsay (AUS)
3. Tara Kinder (AUS)
4. Marrit Steenbergen (WORLD)

men’s 200m Mystery Medley

In the men’s 200m Mystery Medley, the order of strokes was drawn at random just moments before the start, adding another layer of unpredictability to the race.

Start List

1. Lewis Clareburt (WORLD) Breaststroke  Freestyle Butterfly Backstroke
2. William Petric (AUS) Breaststroke Freestyle Butterfly Backstroke
3. Duncan Scott (WORLD) Freestyle Breaststroke Backstroke Butterfly
4. David Schlicht (AUS) Freestyle  Butterfly Backstroke Breaststroke

In the men’s 200m Mystery Medley, with stroke order drawn just before the start, William Petric handled the chaos best, taking the win for Australia. Lewis Clareburt followed in second for Team World, while David Schlicht edged out Duncan Scott in the closing 25.

RESULTS

1. William Petric (AUS)
2. Lewis Clareburt (WORLD)
3. David Schlicht (AUS)
4. Duncan Scott (WORLD)

RACING BLOCK 8 – FINAL SPRINTS & SHOWDOWN

Women’s 25m Freestyle, round 3

Final Standings

1. Meg Harris (AUS)
2. Shayna Jack (AUS)
3. Louise Hansson (World)
4. Milou van Wijk (World)

Australia capitalised immediately in the shortest race on the program. Meg Harris was quickest off the blocks and never gave anyone a chance, while Shayna Jack secured a strong second place to keep the points flowing. Louise Hanssons alvaged third for the World team, with Milou van Wijk fourth at the wall.

SCORE UPDATE

AUSTRALIA 104 – WORLD 86

Men’s  25m Freestyle, round 3

Final Standings

1. Cameron McEvoy (AUS) +10
2. Jamie Jack (AUS) +6
3. Abdelrahman Elaraby (World) +2
4. Cameron Gray (World) +1

Australia made the most of the Power Play in the men’s 25m freestyle, with Cameron McEvoy exploding off the blocks and taking full points. Jamie Jack backed him up with second place, while Abdelrahman Elaraby and Cameron Gray limited the damage for the World team.

Women’s  50m Champions Race

Women’s 50m Freestyle – Champions Race (Start List)

1. Rebecca Meder (RSA) – World breast
2. Kaylee McKeown (AUS) back
3. Alexandria Perkins (AUS) fly
4. Mollie O’Callaghan (AUS) free

Women’s 50m Freestyle – Champions Race | Results

1. Rebecca Meder (RSA) – World
2. Alexandria Perkins (AUS)
3. Kaylee McKeown (AUS)
4. Mollie O’Callaghan (AUS)

Rebecca Meder was sent off first, with the remaining swimmers following in a staggered start order that was not immediately clear on broadcast… Ok, they forgot the flags for the back!

Anyway, Meder delivered a sharp and controlled swim to take the Champions Race, securing maximum points for Team World. Behind her, Australia stacked the placings with Alexandria Perkins second, followed by Kaylee McKeown and Mollie O’Callaghan, continuing to build Australia’s overall lead despite the World team strike at the top

Men’s 50m Champions Race

STARTLIST

1. Lane 3 – Caspar Corbeau (World) Breast
2. Lane 4 – Thomas Ceccon (World) back 
3. Lane 5 – Ben Armbruster (Australia) fly
4. Lane 6 – Duncan Scott (World) free

Results

1. Caspar Corbeau (World) +5
2. Ben Armbruster (Australia) +3
3. Thomas Ceccon (World) +2
4. Duncan Scott (World) +1

 Caspar Corbeau times it perfectly and gets his hand on the wall first to win the Champions Race. Ben Armbruster delivers solid points for Australia in second, while Thomas Ceccon finishes third. Duncan Scott closes the field in a race decided in a blink.

SCORE UPDATE

AUSTRALIA 123

WORLD 94

Mixed  4×25m Freestyle Relay

We’re at the end.

[And I say this with the honesty of someone who still has start beeps ringing in their ears and eyes desperately looking for a PDF that simply does not exist. It felt like being thrown back into the ISL days: same pace, same chaos, same electric energy… just without the one thing that used to keep us sane — neatly organized results]

The mixed 4×25 freestyle relay closed the night with Australia touching first, grabbing the win and five more points, while Team World followed for second.

final score

AUSTRALIA 131

WORLD 105