World aquatics championships: Swimming

World aquatics championships: Swimming

David Popovici (C) of Romania poses after winning the men's 200-meter freestyle final at the world aquatics championships in Singapore on July 29, 2025, alongside silver medalist Luke Hobson (L) of the United States and bronze medalist Tatsuya Murasa of Japan.

World aquatics championships: Swimming

World aquatics championships: Swimming

David Popovici (C) of Romania poses after winning the men's 200-meter freestyle final at the world aquatics championships in Singapore on July 29, 2025, alongside silver medalist Luke Hobson (L) of the United States and bronze medalist Tatsuya Murasa of Japan.

World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Luke Hobson (USA) during the World Aquatics Championships – Swimming competition on Saturday at the Singapore Sports Hub, Singapore on July 29, 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyre/ABACAPRESS.COM

World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

David Popovici (ROU) and Luke Hobson (USA) during the World Aquatics Championships – Swimming competition on Saturday at the Singapore Sports Hub, Singapore on July 29, 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyre/ABACAPRESS.COM

World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Luke Hobson (USA) during the World Aquatics Championships – Swimming competition on Saturday at the Singapore Sports Hub, Singapore on July 29, 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyre/ABACAPRESS.COM

World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Luke Hobson (USA) during the World Aquatics Championships – Swimming competition on Saturday at the Singapore Sports Hub, Singapore on July 29, 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyre/ABACAPRESS.COM

World Aquatics Championships Swimming Men 50M Breaststroke - Singapore

World Aquatics Championships Swimming Men 50M Breaststroke - Singapore

Luke Hobson of the United States competes during the men's 200m freestyle final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, July 29, 2025. Photo by Luo Yuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

World Aquatics Championships Swimming Men 50M Breaststroke - Singapore

World Aquatics Championships Swimming Men 50M Breaststroke - Singapore

Gold medalist David Popovici (C) of Romania, silver medalist Luke Hobson (L) of the United States and bronze medalist Murasa Tatsuya of Japan pose during the awarding ceremony for the men's 200m freestyle final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, July 29, 2025. Photo by Luo Yuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

World Aquatics Championships Swimming Men 50M Breaststroke - Singapore

World Aquatics Championships Swimming Men 50M Breaststroke - Singapore

Luke Hobson of the United States competes during the men's 200m freestyle final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, July 29, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-SWIMMING

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-SWIMMING

(240729) -- PARIS, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Gold medalist David Popovici (C) of Romania, silver medalist Matthew Richards (L) of Britainand bronze medalist Luke Hobson of the United States pose for photos during the victory ceremony for the men's 200m freestyle of swimming at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 29, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Yuguo)

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-SWIMMING

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-SWIMMING

(240729) -- PARIS, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Luke Hobson of the United States competes during the men's 200m freestyle final of swimming at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 29, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Peng)

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-SWIMMING-WORLD AQUATICS CHAMPIONSHIPS-MEN'S 200M FREESTYLE

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-SWIMMING-WORLD AQUATICS CHAMPIONSHIPS-MEN'S 200M FREESTYLE

(240214) -- DOHA, Feb. 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Luke Hobson of the United States competes during the men's 200m freestyle final of swimming event at the World Aquatics Championships 2024 in Doha, Qatar, Feb. 13, 2024. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-SWIMMING-WORLD AQUATICS CHAMPIONSHIPS-MEN'S 200M FREESTYLE

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-SWIMMING-WORLD AQUATICS CHAMPIONSHIPS-MEN'S 200M FREESTYLE

(240214) -- DOHA, Feb. 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Hwang Sunwoo (C) of South Korea, silver medalist Danas Rapsys (L) of Lithuania and bronze medalist Luke Hobson of the United States pose after the awarding ceremony for the men's 200m freestyle of swimming event at the World Aquatics Championships 2024 in Doha, Qatar, Feb. 13, 2024. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-SWIMMING-WORLD AQUATICS CHAMPIONSHIPS-MEN'S 200M FREESTYLE

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-SWIMMING-WORLD AQUATICS CHAMPIONSHIPS-MEN'S 200M FREESTYLE

(240214) -- DOHA, Feb. 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Hwang Sunwoo (C) of South Korea, silver medalist Danas Rapsys (L) of Lithuania and bronze medalist Luke Hobson of the United States pose during the awarding ceremony for the men's 200m freestyle of swimming event at the World Aquatics Championships 2024 in Doha, Qatar, Feb. 13, 2024. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-SWIMMING-WORLD AQUATICS CHAMPIONSHIPS-MEN'S 200M FREESTYLE

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-SWIMMING-WORLD AQUATICS CHAMPIONSHIPS-MEN'S 200M FREESTYLE

(240213) -- DOHA, Feb. 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Luke Hobson of the United States competes during the men's 200m freestyle semifinal of swimming event at the World Aquatics Championships 2024 in Doha, Qatar, Feb. 12, 2024. (Xinhua/Luo Yuan)