Records Keeps Tumbling at Bangkok 2025

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The momentum at the 2025 Virtus World Swimming Championships in Bangkok shows no sign of slowing down. After an incredible 15 world records were broken in the first two days, Day 3 brought even more fireworks in the pool, with stars from across the globe continuing to rewrite history.

Axel Parisot and Kate Wallington Lead the Charge

French swimming sensation Axel Parisot claimed his fourth Virtus World Record of the Championships with a dominant swim in the II3 Men’s 1500m Freestyle, clocking 16:42.07.

Australia’s unstoppable Kate Wallington continued her record-breaking spree, earning her fourth and fifth Virtus World Records:

  • II3 Women’s 1500m Freestyle in 18:02.76, her favourite event.

  • II3 Women’s 100m Breaststroke with 1:20.88, further cementing her status as one of the standout athletes of Bangkok 2025.

New Stars Shine

Alexander Hejaij (centre) posing for photos with fellow teammates at #Bangkok2025

Alexander Hejaij announced his arrival in spectacular fashion, setting a Virtus World Record in the II3 Men’s 50m Backstroke with 30.85 in the heats. He then outdid himself in the finals, lowering the mark to an incredible 30.32 seconds.

Relay Glory

The relays added to the drama with two more Virtus World Records:

  • France’s II3 Men’s 4x50m Medley Relay team stormed to victory in the heats with 2:01.84.

  • Australia’s II3 Women’s 4x50m Medley Relay squad matched the feat in style, setting a new standard of 2:15.34.

Yamaguchi and Japan Make History

Winners from the II1 Men’s 4x50m Medley Relay team, Brazil, Japan and Hong Kong (L-R)

Japan’s superstar Naohide Yamaguchi delivered another masterclass, shattering not just the Virtus World Record but also setting a World Para Swimming Record in the II1 Men’s 100m Breaststroke, with a blistering 1:02.53.

The celebrations continued as the Japanese II1 Men’s 4x50m Medley Relay team touched the wall in 1:49.96, adding yet another Virtus World Record to their tally.

Day 3 proved once again why Bangkok 2025 is already being called one of the most memorable Virtus World Swimming Championships ever. From seasoned champions to new stars, every race is adding to the legacy of inclusion, excellence, and record-breaking achievement.