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Pallister claims silver in 'race of the century' as McEvoy and McKeown become world champions

3 August 2025

Lani Pallister claims silver behind Katie Ledecky in what is being described as the "race of the century".

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Kiwi swimmer Erika Fairweather has finished 7th in the women's 800 metres freestyle final at the World Champs in Singapore
	3 Aug: Kiwi swimmer Erika Fairweather has finished 7th in the women's 800 metres freestyle final at the World Champs in Singapore... more

Heartbreak for veteran New Zealand swimmer Laura Quilter at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore - despite a victory in her heat
	2 Aug: Heartbreak for veteran New Zealand swimmer Laura Quilter at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore - despite a victory in her heat... more

Swimmer Erika Fairweather has qualified for the 800 metres freestyle final at the World Championships in Singapore
	1 Aug: Swimmer Erika Fairweather has qualified for the 800 metres freestyle final at the World Championships in Singapore... more

Lewis Clareburt has made tonight's final of the 200-metre medley at the swimming world championships in Singapore after a semi-final in which Leon Marchand broke the world record - Erika Fairweather finished sixth in the 200-metres freestyle
	31 Jul: Lewis Clareburt has made tonight's final of the 200-metre medley at the swimming world championships in Singapore after a semi-final in which Leon Marchand broke the world record - Erika Fairweather finished sixth in the 200-metres freestyle... more

Lewis Clareburt will need to improve to reach the final of the 200m medley at the world swimming championships in Singapore
	30 Jul: Lewis Clareburt will need to improve to reach the final of the 200m medley at the world swimming championships in Singapore... more

New Zealand swimmers Amber George and Savannah-Eve Martin have failed to progress out of their 50m backstroke heats at the World Championships in Singapore
	30 Jul: New Zealand swimmers Amber George and Savannah-Eve Martin have failed to progress out of their 50m backstroke heats at the World Championships in Singapore... more

Kaylee McKeown wins 100m backstroke gold at World Aquatics Championships
	30 Jul: Kaylee McKeown unleashes a sensational swim to come from behind and claim the 100m backstroke gold medal at the World Swimming Championships in Singapore.... more

Olympic swimmer Lewis Clareburt has qualified for the 200 metres butterfly semifinals overnight at the World Championships in Singapore
	29 Jul: Olympic swimmer Lewis Clareburt has qualified for the 200 metres butterfly semifinals overnight at the World Championships in Singapore... more

Kaylee McKeown into backstroke final at world swimming titles as Alex Perkins wins bronze
	29 Jul: Five-time Olympic gold medallist Kaylee McKeown sets up a showdown with rival Regan Smith, while Australian teammate Alex Perkins climbs the podium in Singapore.... more

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01 Aug: Swimmer Erika Fairweather has qualified for the 800 metres freestyle final at the World Championships in Singapore ++++++++

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