World and Championship Records Continue To Fall At The Singapore 2025 WPS Championships

The 2025 Toyota World Para Swimming Championships continued to deliver unforgettable moments on Days Four and Five, as world records fell and the crowd roared with excitement during some of the most thrilling races yet.

The energy in the arena reached its peak with the always-anticipated relay events. In the Men’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay S14, it was nothing short of a spectacle. Great Britain, Brazil, and Thailand went head-to-head in a fierce battle for supremacy. With flawless teamwork and lightning-fast exchanges, Great Britain surged to victory, smashing the Championship Record in 3:41.14. Brazil stayed on their heels, touching in 3:45.56, while Thailand, powered on by a roaring home crowd, finished with pride in 4:47.94.

If the relays weren’t dramatic enough, the Men’s 200m Individual Medley S14 brought the crowd to its feet once more. Gabriel Bandeira (BRA) delivered one of the most remarkable performances of the championship, shattering the World Record with a blistering 2:05.40. It was a race to the wire, with Rhys Darbey (GBR) finishing just 0.44 seconds behind to take silver, while Nicholas Bennett (CAN) fought hard for bronze with 2:06.30.

In the Women’s 200m Individual Medley S14, drama unfolded once again as Valeriia Shabalina (NPA) showcased her dominance with a gold medal swim of 2:22.50. Olivia Newman (GBR) made a late charge to secure silver in 2:23.49, while Paralympic legend Bethany Firth (GBR) held strong for bronze in 2:25.24.

Days Four and Five proved why Para swimming is one of the most thrilling spectacles in sport – record-breaking performances, razor-thin finishes, and the sheer pride of representing one’s nation on the world stage.