Record falls and Championship title defended at Day 2 amd 3 of Singapore 2025
The second day of the 2025 Toyota World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore was packed with world-class performances and record-breaking swims.
Australia’s Benjamin Hance set the tone by smashing his own World Record in the Men’s 100m Backstroke S14. Improving on his previous mark of 56.35s, Hance clocked an incredible 55.99s, securing gold and reaffirming his dominance.
The battle for silver and bronze was just as intense, with Brazil’s Gabriel Bandeira edging out Great Britain’s William Ellard. Bandeira touched in 58.37s for silver, while Ellard settled for bronze at 58.95s.
(L-R) Winners of S14 100m Backstroke, Georgia, Poppy and Bethany. Photo Credit: World Para Swimming
In the women’s events, British swimmers once again showcased their strength with a podium sweep in the S14 100m Backstroke. Poppy Maskill claimed her second gold of the championships in 1:05.09, setting a new Championship Record. She was closely followed by Bethany Firth (1:05.54) and Georgia Sheffield (1:06.27), underlining Britain’s remarkable depth in this category.
Day 3 – Thrills in the Breaststroke Finals
Naohide Yamaguchi posing after his record-breaking race at Bangkok 2025. Photo Credit: Virtus
The third day delivered high drama in the 100m Breaststroke events.
In the men’s race, Japan’s Naohide Yamaguchi defended his unbeaten streak, securing another championship title with a new Championship Record of 1:03.36. Australia’s Jake Michel pushed him to the limit, finishing just 0.15s behind. The fight for bronze was equally gripping, with Great Britain’s Harry Stewart narrowly defeating Canada’s Nicholas Bennett. Stewart clocked 1:04.04, edging Bennett by just 0.86 microseconds.
In the women’s race, Brazilians dominated the podium. Rising star, Araujo Flausino, had a smooth win, winning her first gold medal from Singapore 2025, while Débora Carneiro faced a tight contest with Great Britain’s Olivia Newman. Débora held on in the final stretch, securing silver by just 0.55 microseconds, leaving Newman to take bronze.
Day 2 and 3 in Singapore highlighted the best of Para swimming: record-breaking performances, nail-biting finishes, and extraordinary displays of resilience and rivalry on the world stage.
Full results can be accessed from here.
