French swimmer Leon Marchand made headlines on Friday, shattering the world record in the 200m individual medley at the World Cup in Singapore. Clocking an impressive 1:48.88, Marchand not only broke but improved the previous record by 0.75 seconds—a mark set by American Ryan Lochte 12 years ago. Marchand led the race from start to finish, with Britain’s Duncan Scott (1:51.14) and Italy’s Alberto Razzetti (1:52.99) completing the podium.
Polish Swimmer Stokowski on the Podium in Backstroke
Polish swimmer Kacper Stokowski also impressed, securing third place in the 50m backstroke with a time of 23.05 seconds. He finished behind Australia’s Isaac Cooper (22.61) and South Africa’s Pieter Coetze (22.75). This result marks a promising performance for Stokowski, who continues to build his presence on the international stage.
Katarzyna Wasick’s Strong Showing
In another noteworthy race, Poland’s Katarzyna Wasick finished fifth in the 200m freestyle with a time of 1:56.53. The event was won by Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey in 1:51.80. Wasick, known for her prowess in the shorter distances, took gold in the 50m freestyle on Thursday, further highlighting her strengths in sprint events.
The Competition Continues
These achievements are promising signs for European swimmers as they aim to continue breaking records and securing podium finishes during the World Cup season. The events in Singapore have proven that international swimmers are pushing the limits of competitive performance, with fans eagerly awaiting what’s next in the upcoming races.
