Whooping 63 World Records Damaged at 2025 Virtus World Swimming Championships

The 2025 Virtus World Swimming Championships in Bangkok will without end be remembered as a landmark second in sport. Over the course of seven extraordinary days, the world witnessed absolute elite performances from athletes with an mental impairment and/with autism, proving as soon as once more that expertise is aware of no boundaries.

A complete of 250 athletes from 31 nations competed at Assumption University’s Aquatic Centre, rewriting historical past with each race. By the shut of the championships, an astonishing 63 World Records had fallen — together with three World Para Swimming Records.

The II3 competitors class, for athletes with autism, delivered the very best variety of data, underlining the unbelievable expertise, dedication, and aggressive spirit throughout the class.

Day 5: Records Fall, Drama Unfolds

Day 5 was nothing wanting spectacular. France’s Axel Parisot claimed one more Virtus World Record, storming the II3 Men’s 800m Freestyle in 8:41.62 sec.

The Women’s 800m Freestyle produced excessive drama: Australia’s Amie Holwill set a file in warmth 1 (9:45.45 sec), just for teammate Kate Wallington to eclipse it in warmth 2 with 9:26.53 sec.

Two World Record Breakers, Minke (centre athlete in left picture) and Ella Hoye (centre athlete from proper picture) from Bangkok2025

Japan’s Ayako Morishita continued her good run, taking her second and third World Records within the II2 Women’s 800m Freestyle (12:50.41 sec) and the II2 100m Butterfly (1:29.03 sec).

Relays introduced each pleasure and emotion. Australia powered to victory with a World Record within the II3 Mixed 4x100m Medley Relay (4:30.33 sec).

In probably the most dramatic moments of the championships, the Japanese II2 Mixed 4x100m Medley Relay workforce touched first in file time (5:58.14 sec), solely to face disqualification. Hours later, after a tense attraction, the workforce was reinstated — their pleasure uncontainable as they have been topped World Record holders.

Elsewhere, Denmark’s Marius Danielsen etched his identify into the historical past books with a record-breaking swim within the II3 Men’s 200m Backstroke (2:25.63 sec). Australia’s Alexander Hejaij added one more file within the II3 Men’s 100m Butterfly (58.78 sec).

And in a efficiency that surprised the world, Ella Hoye, simply 16 years outdated, smashed the II3 Women’s 200m Backstroke in 2:41.28 sec, bringing her tally to 4 World Records — two particular person and two relay.

Day 6: Wallington Hits Double Digits, Yamaguchi Stuns Again

Day 6 belonged to champions rewriting historical past. Australia’s Kate Wallington cemented her place as one of many biggest stars of those championships, smashing the II3 Women’s 200m Breaststroke World Record with 2:54.25 sec. This marked her tenth particular person World Record, alongside two relay data — a very breathtaking achievement.

New Zealand’s Ian Chen joined the ranks of record-breakers, clocking 2:37.01 sec within the II3 Men’s 200m Breaststroke, whereas Japan’s unstoppable “Dolphin” Naohide Yamaguchi set each a brand new Virtus World Record and an S14 World Para Swimming Record within the II1 Men’s 200m Breaststroke with 2:18.27 sec.

Sixteen-year-old Ella Hoye was not completed but, sprinting to victory within the II3 Women’s 50m Freestyle with a file 27.75 sec. South Africa’s Minke Janse van Rensburg delivered one other electrical swim, smashing the II2 Women’s 50m Freestyle in 33.23 sec for her fourth particular person and fifth general World Record.

The relays added much more sparkle: Australia’s II3 Mixed 4x100m Freestyle Relay workforce shattered the file with 3:59.70 sec, whereas Spain made historical past with their first World Record of the championships within the II2 Mixed 4x100m Freestyle Relay (5:09.57 sec).

(L-R) World Record Breakers, Japanese Men’s 4×100 Medley Relay Team, Yuuki Tsuboi, Anku Matsuda, Naohide Yamaguchi and Rei Kagose.

Japan closed the night in model, because the II1 Men’s 4x100m Medley Relay workforce stormed to a new World Record and Para Swimming World Record time with 3:59.79 sec. But behind the triumph got here a second of fear. One Japanese swimmer needed to be rushed to the hospital for medical causes and missed the victory ceremony. We are relieved and overjoyed to share that he’s now doing effectively.

What a championship — drama, emotion, and historical past in each splash.

Best Team, Best Female, Best Male and Best Support Staff award winners (L-R)

‘Best Female Athlete’ was awarded to Kate Wallington from Australia, whereas ‘Best Male Athlete’ was gained by Axel Parisot from France. Australia additionally took the ‘Best Team’ award. Dave Harmen, Virtus Swimming Director, was awarded the ‘Best Support Staff’ award for his management and efforts that contributed massively to the success of this championship.

A Championship of Legends

From teenage prodigies to seasoned champions, #Bangkok2025 showcased performances that may encourage generations. With 63 World Records shattered, together with 28 within the II3 class, these championships have set a brand new world benchmark for sporting excellence and inclusion.

The legacy of Bangkok won’t simply be in numbers — it will likely be remembered because the second the world noticed athletes with mental impairment and autism rise as true icons of the game.

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