Mollie O’Callaghan of Australia showcased her extraordinary talent by claiming the gold medal in the women’s 200-metre freestyle at the swimming world championships held in Singapore on Wednesday evening. Her impressive final lap secured her victory, culminating in a remarkable time of 1:53.48. This achievement not only reinforces her status as the reigning Olympic champion but also aligns her with Australian swimming icon Grant Hackett, both having earned 10 long-course world championship gold medals. The only swimmer to surpass this milestone is the legendary Ian Thorpe, who won 11.
In the fiercely competitive race, China’s Bingjie Li took the silver medal, finishing in 1:54.52, while American swimmer Claire Weinstein secured the bronze with a time of 1:54.67. Fellow Australian competitor Jamie Perkins finished in seventh place, clocking in at 1:56.55.
O’Callaghan’s victory adds to the depth of talent in Australian swimming and demonstrates her potential for future accomplishments in the sport.
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