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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

The World Aquatics Championships, held in Singapore from July 11 to August 3, produced three world records and 15 championship records in swimming events. Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh shone with four gold medals and one bronze. China's breaststroke specialist Qin Haiyang claimed two golds, one silver and one bronze, finishing as the only Asian swimmer in the gold medal standings. Then-12-year-old Yu Zidi earned bronze with China's women's 4x200m freestyle relay team, becoming the youngest swimming medalist at the worlds. This file photo taken on Aug. 3, 2025 shows Yu Zidi of China competing during the women's 400m individual medley final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

7. Summer McIntosh (Canada, swimming) McIntosh broke world records in the women's 400m freestyle, 200m individual medley and 400m individual medley at Canada's national trials in June. At the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, McIntosh dominated by claiming golds in the women's 400m freestyle, 200m individual medley, 400m individual medley and 200m butterfly events. This file photo taken on July 31, 2025 shows Summer McIntosh of Canada waving to the spectators during the awarding ceremony for the women's 200m butterfly final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xue Yuge/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

Photo taken on November 21, 2025 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. Photo by Xinhua/Xue Yuge/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xue Yuge/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xue Yuge/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

Photo taken on November 21, 2025 shows the flag handover ceremony of the closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. Photo by Xinhua/Xue Yuge/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xue Yuge/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xue Yuge/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

The Chinese national flag is raised during the closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xue Yuge/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

Delegations and mascots are seen during the closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xue Yuge/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

Athletes parade during the closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xue Yuge/ABACAPRESS.COM

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15th Chinese National Games Opening Ceremony - Guangzho

Members of Shandong delegation parade during the opening ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, on November 9, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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15th Chinese National Games Opening Ceremony - Guangzho

Mascots are seen during the opening ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, on November 9, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beijing World of Robots - China

Representatives, who are in Beijing for the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women, watch the demonstration of a robotic barista at the Beijing World of Robots in Beijing, capital of China, October 14, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xue Yuge/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beijing World of Robots - China

Representatives, who are in Beijing for the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women, watch a robot fetching medicine at the Beijing World of Robots in Beijing, capital of China, October 14, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xue Yuge/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beijing World of Robots - China

Representatives, who are in Beijing for the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women, watch the demonstration of a robot at the Beijing World of Robots in Beijing, capital of China, October 14, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xue Yuge/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beijing World of Robots - China

Representatives, who are in Beijing for the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women, watch the demonstration of a robot at the Beijing World of Robots in Beijing, capital of China, October 14, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xue Yuge/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beijing World of Robots - China

Representatives, who are in Beijing for the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women, learn about an AI-powered orthopedic robot at the Beijing World of Robots in Beijing, capital of China, October 14, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xue Yuge/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beijing World of Robots - China

A representative, who is in Beijing for the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women, poses for photos with a humanoid robot at the Beijing World of Robots in Beijing, capital of China, October 14, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xue Yuge/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Gold medalist Cameron McEvoy C) of Australia, silver medalist Benjamin Proud L) of Britain and bronze medalist Jack Alexy of the United States pose during the awarding ceremony for the men's 50m freestyle final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Katie Ledecky of the United States competes during the women's 800m freestyle final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Gold medalist Katie Ledecky C) of the United States, silver medalist Lani Pallister L) of Australia and bronze medalist Summer McIntosh of Canada pose after the awarding ceremony for the women's 800m freestyle final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Team the United States' Kate Douglass 1st L), Jack Alexy 2nd R) and Patrick Sammon 1st R) are seen after the mixed 4X100m freestyle relay final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Medalists pose during the awarding ceremony for the mixed 4X100m freestyle relay final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Team the United States pose after the awarding ceremony for the mixed 4X100m freestyle relay final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Team the United States are seen after the mixed 4X100m freestyle relay final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Summer McIntosh of Canada competes during the women's 800m freestyle final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Team the United States' Kate Douglass, Jack Alexy and Patrick Sammon L to R) are seen after the mixed 4X100m freestyle relay final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Thomas Ceccon of Italy competes during the men's 100m butterfly final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Wu Qingfeng of China is seen before the women's 50m freestyle semifinal of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Team France pose after the awarding ceremony for the mixed 4X100m freestyle relay final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Katie Ledecky L) of the United States and Lani Pallister of Australia are seen after the women's 800m freestyle final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Lani Pallister of Australia competes during the women's 800m freestyle final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Gold medalist Gretchen Walsh C) of the United States, silver medalist Alexandria Perkins L) of Australia and bronze medalist Roos Vanotterdijk of Belgium pose during the awarding ceremony for the women's 50m butterfly final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Li Bingjie of China competes during the women's 800m freestyle final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Peng Xuwei of China competes during the women's 200m backstoke final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Peng Xuwei of China competes during the women's 200m backstoke final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Peng Xuwei of China competes during the women's 200m backstoke final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Cameron McEvoy of Australia celebrates after the men's 50m freestyle final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Maxime Grousset of France celebrates after the men's 100m butterfly final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Noe Ponti of Switzerland competes during the men's 100m butterfly final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Maxime Grousset of France celebrates after the men's 100m butterfly final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Maxime Grousset of France celebrates after the men's 100m butterfly final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships - Day 21 - Singapore

Wan Letian of China is seen after the women's 50m backstroke final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, July 31, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships - Day 21 - Singapore

Wan Letian of China competes during the women's 50m backstroke final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, July 31, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships - Day 21 - Singapore

Qin Haiyang of China is seen before the men's 200m breaststroke semifinal of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, July 31, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships - Day 21 - Singapore

Qin Haiyang of China competes during the men's 200m breaststroke semifinal of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, July 31, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships - Day 21 - Singapore

Dong Zhihao of China competes during the men's 200m breaststroke semifinal of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, July 31, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships - Day 21 - Singapore

Gold medalist Summer McIntosh (C) of Canada, silver medalist Regan Smith (L) of the United States and bronze medalist Elizabeth Dekkers of Australia pose during the awarding ceremony for the women's 200m butterfly final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, July 31, 2025. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM