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China Extends Dominance in Men’s 10m Synchro Platform as Cheng and Zhu Clinch Debut Gold

Cheng Zilong and Zzhu Zifeng delivered a composed and calculated performance to secure China’s seventh consecutive men’s 10m synchronised platform title at the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 on Tuesday (29 July). The new pairing held off stiff competition…

Andrew Goh Battles Illness to Complete 50m Breaststroke at World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025

Andrew Goh Zheng Yen overcame illness to return to the pool for the men’s 50m breaststroke heats at the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025, clocking 28.21s on Tuesday, 29 July 2025. The 20-year-old Malaysian swimmer had earlier withdrawn from…

China Clinches Two More Diving Golds to Extend Dominance at Singapore 2025

China extended its diving dominance at the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 by sweeping both finals on Monday (28 July), taking their tally to five gold medals after just two days of competition. WANG Zongyuan and ZHENG Jiuyuan secured…

Khiew Hoe Yean Delivers Season Best in 200m Freestyle at Singapore 2025

Malaysia’s Khiew Hoe Yean continued his competitive comeback at the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 with a solid performance in the men’s 200m freestyle, clocking 1:48.10 — his best time of the season. The swim earned him 31st overall…

Australia Set Championship Record in Men’s 4x100m Relay, Sweep Opening Day Relays at Singapore 2025

Australia kicked off the swimming competition at the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 in record-breaking form, powering to victory in both men’s and women’s 4x100m freestyle relays on Sunday night at the OCBC Aquatic Centre. The men’s quartet of…

China Bags Double Diving Gold on Final Day at Singapore 2025

China concluded the diving programme at the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 with two more gold medals on Sunday, reaffirming their status as the sport’s dominant force. Zhu Yongxin and Xie Peiling pulled off a dramatic comeback in the…

Lichtenstein Soars to Men’s High Diving Gold, Delivers USA’s First Title in Singapore

James Lichtenstein (USA) claimed men’s high diving gold at the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 on Saturday, marking Team USA’s first gold medal across all disciplines in this edition of the championships. The 30-year-old outperformed a 14-man field at…

Iffland Makes it Five in a Row With High Diving Gold in Singapore

Australia’s Rhiannan Iffland cemented her dominance in high diving with a fifth straight world title at the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025, scoring 359.25 points in a weather-delayed final. Iffland was composed from start to finish, leading after each…

Carlos Gimeno and Rhiannan Iffland Lead the Pack as High Diving Debuts New Format in Singapore

High diving made a spectacular splash at Palawan Green on Thursday, as the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 kicked off the aerial showdown with a brand-new format and sky-high performances. With six dives now replacing the traditional four-dive structure,…

Spain Capture Fourth World Water Polo Title, Send Off Captain Perrone in Golden Fashion

Spain sealed their fourth world title in men’s water polo on Thursday night, overcoming a resilient Hungarian side 15–13 in a thrilling gold medal showdown at the OCBC Aquatic Centre. The World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 final also marked…