Swimming Titans Shine at World Championships

At the World Championships held in Singapore, swimming prodigies Summer McIntosh and Leon Marchand delivered standout performances, leaving a mark on the highly competitive event. The young Canadian McIntosh secured four individual gold medals, including the 400 meters individual medley, rounding off the championships with an impressive haul of medals.

In an exciting climax to the meet, the U.S. women's team set a world record in the 4x100 medley relay, propelling them ahead of Australia to claim the top spot with a total of nine golds. Meanwhile, France finished in third place, thanks in part to Marchand's victory in the men's 400 meters individual medley.

The championships also witnessed the emergence of new talents, such as China's 12-year-old Yu Zidi, who showcased her potential on the global stage. Other notable performances included Lithuanian Ruta Meilutyte's fourth consecutive world title in the 50 breaststroke and Russian swimmers' unexpected triumph in the men's 4x100 medley relay.

(With inputs from agencies.)