Overview

• Florian Wellbrock triumphed in the first open water World Cup of 2025, held in Soma Bay, Egypt, completing the 10-kilometer race in 2:01:33.60.
• He finished with a 10.40-second lead over French swimmers Logan Fontaine and Marc-Antoine Olivier, who took second and third place, respectively.
• This victory marks a return to form for Wellbrock after a disappointing performance at the Paris Olympics, where he placed eighth in the same event.
• The win also secured Wellbrock a spot at the World Championships in Singapore later this year, which he cited as his primary goal for this race.
• Other notable performances included Isabel Gose finishing fourth in her first international open water race and strong showings by Jeanette Spiwoks and Lea Boy, who placed sixth and eighth, respectively.