Jaouadi's Triumphant 800m Victory: Redemption After Depression
After months of battling depression, Tunisian swimmer Ahmed Jaouadi won the 800m freestyle at the world championships in Singapore with the third-fastest time ever. Overcoming setbacks following his bronze medal finish in December, he dedicated the win to compatriot Ahmed Hafnaoui, facing suspension hurdles.
Ahmed Jaouadi, the Tunisian swimmer who faced depression after a tough 2024, emerged victorious at the world championships in Singapore, winning the 800m freestyle title with the third-fastest time in history.
His time of seven minutes and 36.88 seconds places him behind only Zhang Lin and Ous Mellouli, both of whom achieved their records in the now-banned 'supersuits'. Jaouadi's return to form was unexpected, as he resumed training only in March after his December disappointment.
Jaouadi credits his support system for helping him regain confidence, ultimately leading him to beat German swimmers Sven Schwarz and Lukas Martens. Dedicating his victory to fellow Tunisian Ahmed Hafnaoui, Jaouadi highlights the sense of shared triumph in athletics.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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