Singapore delivered a high-energy day at the World Aquatics Championships, where Chinese swimmers stood on the podium twice and Romania’s David Popovici set a new benchmark in the men’s 100m freestyle.
In the women’s 50m backstroke final, Wan Letian clinched bronze in 27.30 seconds, finishing behind American stars Katharine Berkoff and Regan Smith. “I’ve overcome a mental hurdle,” Wan said. “I wasn’t very confident before, but standing on the podium at an international event has given me courage and helped me identify areas for improvement. I hope to go further in future competitions.”
Next up was the women’s 4×200m freestyle relay, where the Chinese quartet of Liu Yaxin, Yang Peiqi, Yu Yiting, and anchor Li Bingjie touched third behind Australia and the USA. Li, who already earned silver in both the 200m and 400m freestyle, made her relay anchor debut in style. “This was my first time swimming the anchor leg,” she said. “My teammates swam really well, so I just wanted to fight for the best possible result.”
Meanwhile, teenage sensation David Popovici electrified the crowd by smashing the World Championships 100m freestyle mark in a blistering display of speed and precision. His performance capped off a morning session that perfectly blended emerging talents and seasoned champions on the global stage.
With medals and milestones piling up, Day 3 in Singapore reinforced why the World Aquatics Championships remain the must-watch event for young global fans, tech-savvy sports lovers, and changemakers tracking the next wave of athletic innovation.
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China adds 2 bronzes, Popovici sets World Championships 100m free mark
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