Extreme Conditions and Historic Firsts at the 2025 Open Water World Championships

The open water swimming events at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore ran from July 16–20 at Palawan Beach on Sentosa Island. The championships are the sport’s most prestigious stage outside the Olympics, featuring the 10 km Olympic distance as the signature race, alongside the 5 km and mixed relay. This year also saw the debut of the innovative 3 km knockout sprint—an addition that pushed athletes into high‑intensity racing across multiple distances. Success at Worlds defines international rankings, national team selection, and the careers of the sport’s best.

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