Overview
- At 31, McEvoy became Australia’s oldest world champion by capturing his second 50m freestyle title in Singapore
- He outpaced Briton Ben Proud, whom he also defeated in Paris, to secure the gold medal
- McEvoy suspended retirement plans in 2022 to bulk up as a sprinter and departed from traditional training methods
- Competition continues with seasoned medalists and emerging swimmers vying for final podiums at the World Aquatics Championships
- He will pause his competitive schedule to help with night routines for his newborn son, Hartley, whom he and wife Maddi welcomed in July