DOHA, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- Siobhan 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 100m and 200m freestyle at Tokyo 2020 touched the wall first in 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 26-year-old Haughey.
Australia's 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 Nic Fink of the United States finished second and third respectively.
In the men's 800m freestyle final, Daniel Wiffen made history by becoming Ireland's first world swimming champion in 7:40.94. Australia's Elijah Winnington finished second, trailing by 2.01 seconds, and Italy's Gregorio Paltrinieri secured the bronze.
Japan's Tomoru Honda also claimed his first world title in the men's 200m butterfly in 1:53.88. Italy's Alberto Razzetti took the silver in 1:54.65, and Martin Espernberger of Austria finished third in 1:55.16.
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 3:43.12, and Britain took the bronze in 3:45.09. ■
