Kate Douglass Wins Gold at World Aquatics Championships, Sets Record

The 2025 World Aquatics Championships have been a rollercoaster for Team USA. After facing initial setbacks due to a widespread illness, the team has rallied, with Kate Douglass's gold medal performance highlighting their comeback. Douglass's victory in the 200m breaststroke is particularly significant as she outpaced Evgeniia Chikunova, the world record holder. Her time of 2:18.50 not only secured the gold but also set new championship and American records. This win underscores Douglass’s versatility and strength in the pool, adding to her previous Olympic gold medal in the same event. Other notable performances include Gretchen Walsh's gold in the 100m butterfly and Alex Walsh's silver in the 200m IM, contributing to Team USA's overall medal count and solidifying their position alongside Australia as leading contenders in the competition. The championships also saw impressive performances from incoming athletes like Sara Curtis, who competed in the 100m Freestyle final.

Kate Douglass set championship and American records in the 200m breaststroke with a time of 2:18.50.

Team USA has won a total of 20 medals, including five golds in swimming, tying with Australia.

Other medalists include Gretchen Walsh (gold in 100m butterfly) and Alex Walsh (silver in 200m IM).

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