Sam Williamson of Australia celebrates after the men's 50m breaststroke final of swimming event at the World Aquatics Championships 2024 in Doha, Qatar, Feb. 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)
DOHA, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- Siobhan Bernadette Haughey of Hong Kong, China, won her first long course title in the women's 200m freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships here on Wednesday.
The Olympic silver medalist in both the 100m and 200m freestyle at Tokyo 2020 touched the wall first with a time of one minute and 54.89 seconds. Erika Fairweather of New Zealand finished second, trailing by 0.88 seconds, and Australia's Brianna Throssell took the bronze.
"It's really special, and it means so much to me, but I think there's a lot to learn. We still have a few months to Paris, so hopefully we can work on those things," said the 26-year-old Haughey.
Australian Sam Williamson also won his first long course world title in the men's 50m breaststroke with a time of 26.32 seconds. Italy's Nicolo Martinenghi and American Nic Fink finished second and third respectively.
In the men's 800m freestyle final, Daniel Wiffen made history by becoming Ireland's first world swimming champion with 7:40.94. Australian Elijah Winnington finished second, trailing by 2.01 seconds, and Italy's Gregorio Paltrinieri secured the bronze.
Japanese Tomoru Honda also claimed his first world title in the men's 200m butterfly with 1:53.88. Italian Alberto Razzetti took the silver in 01:54.65, and Martin Espernberger of Austria finished third in 01:55.16.
The United States showcased its dominance in the mixed 4x100m medley relay as the quartet of Hunter Armstrong, Nic Fink, Claire Curzan and Kate Douglass finished in 3:40.22.
Australia secured the silver in 03:43.12, and Britain took the bronze in 03:45.09. ■
Sam Williamson of Australia competes during the men's 50m breaststroke final of swimming event at the World Aquatics Championships 2024 in Doha, Qatar, Feb. 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)
Gold medalist Sam Williamson (C) of Australia, silver medalist Nicolo Martinenghi (L) of Italy and bronze medalist Nic Fink of the United States pose for photos during the awarding ceremony for the men's 50m breaststroke of swimming event at the World Aquatics Championships 2024 in Doha, Qatar, Feb. 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)
Daniel Wiffen of Ireland celebrates after the men's 800m freestyle final of swimming event at the World Aquatics Championships 2024 in Doha, Qatar, Feb. 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)
Gold medalist Daniel Wiffen (C) of Ireland, silver medalist Elijah Winnington (L) of Australia and bronze medalist Gregorio Paltrinieri of Italy pose for photos after the awarding ceremony for the men's 800m freestyle of swimming event at the World Aquatics Championships 2024 in Doha, Qatar, Feb. 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Luo Yuan)
(L to R) Gold medalist Daniel Wiffen of Ireland, silver medalist Elijah Winnington of Australia and bronze medalist Gregorio Paltrinieri of Italy take a selfie during the awarding ceremony for the men's 800m freestyle of swimming event at the World Aquatics Championships 2024 in Doha, Qatar, Feb. 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)
Honda Tomoru of Japan competes during the men's 200m butterfly final of swimming event at the World Aquatics Championships 2024 in Doha, Qatar, Feb. 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)
Gold medalist Honda Tomoru (C) of Japan, silver medalist Alberto Razzetti (L) of Italy and bronze medalist Martin Espernberger of Austria pose for photos during the awarding ceremony for the men's 200m butterfly of swimming event at the World Aquatics Championships 2024 in Doha, Qatar, Feb. 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)
Honda Tomoru of Japan celebrates after the men's 200m butterfly final of swimming event at the World Aquatics Championships 2024 in Doha, Qatar, Feb. 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)
