Overview

• Ryan Lochte posted an Instagram tombstone reading “In Loving Memory of United States Swimming, 1980–2025,” calling it either a funeral or a fresh start with three years to improve.
• Michael Phelps reshared Lochte’s image and asked if it was the wake-up call USA Swimming needed as the program eyes the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
• Team officials confirmed an acute gastroenteritis outbreak swept through the U.S. squad at a pre-championship camp, affecting the majority of swimmers.
• Despite the health setback, the Americans have claimed five gold medals and sit atop the standings with 20 medals midway through the World Championships in Singapore.
• Stars such as Kate Douglass won 200m breaststroke gold, Bobby Finke reached the 1500m freestyle final, and Torri Huske and Gretchen Walsh advanced to the 50m freestyle semis despite recent illness.