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WATCH: Summer McIntosh’s 2:01.99 200 Fly & Other Day 5 Worlds Race Videos

Didn’t catch the action from night five of the 2025 World Championships? No worries, SwimSwam has compiled a list of all available race videos.

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WATCH: Marchand Rips 1:52.69 To Obliterate Lochte’s 200 IM World Record (Day 4 Race Videos)

Didn’t catch the action from night four of the 2025 World Championships? No worries, SwimSwam has compiled a list of all available race videos.

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Leon Marchand: “A 1:52 In The 200m — That’s Insane” (World Championships Flash Quotes)

Hear what your favorite swimming stars had to say after their swims on night four, with quotes courtesy of World Aquatics.

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Luca Urlando Wins First World Title, Joins Sub-1:52 Club With 1:51.87 200 Fly

Team USA’s Luca Urlando clocked a 1:51.87 to win the men’s 200 butterfly world title, and he remains the fourth-fastest performer in history.

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From 2:14 to 2:07: Ellen Walshe Continues 200 Fly Rise By Resetting Her Own National Record

Walshe clocked 2:07.48 to break her own Irish record, securing 4th overall in tonight’s semifinals and a lane in tomorrow’s 200 fly final

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WATCH: Kaylee McKeown Scares Regan Smith’s 100 Back World Record (Day 3 Worlds Race Videos)

Didn’t catch the action from night three of the 2025 World Championships? No worries, SwimSwam has compiled a list of all available race videos.

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After Two Decades, Kansas Assistant Coach Jen Betz Departs The Women’s Swimming Program

After serving as assistant coach for the women’s swimming and diving team since 2003, Jen Betz has stepped down from her role with Kansas.

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Kuzey Tuncelli Clocks 7:45.13 In 800 Free, Breaks Own Three-Week-Old Turkish Record

17-year-old Kuzey Tuncelli clocked 7:45.13 to break his own Turkish national record in the 800 freestyle, set earlier this month.

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Taku Taniguchi Notches 26.65 In 50 Breast To Shatter Japanese Record

Taku Taniguchi clocked 26.65 in the 50 breaststroke, breaking the Japanese national record and qualifying second for the semifinals.

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WATCH: Gretchen Walsh Clocks 54.73 For 100 Butterfly Gold (Day Two Worlds Race Videos)

Didn’t catch the action from night two of the 2025 World Championships? No worries, SwimSwam has compiled a list of all available race videos.

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12-Year-Old Yu Zidi Clocks 2:09.21 To Take 4th In 200 IM World Championship Final

Chinese 12-year-old Yu Zidi continued her rapid progression, dropping nearly a full second to place fourth in the 200 IM World Championship final.

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WATCH: Nail-Biter Finish in Men’s 400 Freestyle and Other Day One Worlds Race Videos

With the first day of action complete in Singapore, it’s time to relive the excitement of the night with videos from each race.

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Acute Gastroenteritis Cited As Illness Impacting Team USA At 2025 World Championships

A wave of acute gastroenteritis has impacted Team USA at the 2025 World Championships, forcing several top swimmers to withdraw from events.

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Gretchen Walsh Removed From Team USA’s 4×100 Free Relay Lineup, Erin Gemmell Added In

Despite originally being listed on Team USA’s women’s 4×100 freestyle relay lineup, Gretchen Walsh has since been removed.

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2025 Worlds, Day 1 North America Recap: McIntosh Earns Elusive 400 Freestyle Gold Medal

Summer McIntosh, following her world record from the Canadian Trials last month, won gold and claimed the world title in the 400 freestyle.

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