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Qin Haiyang Reclaims 100m Breaststroke World Title in Singapore

Clocking 58.23 seconds for victory, Qin Haiyang delivered China’s first medal at the championships, reestablishing his status among the sport’s elite.

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China's Qin Haiyang won the men's 100m breaststroke at swimming's world championships in Singapore on MOnday
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From left, Italy’s Nicolo Martinenghi, Qin Haiyang and Kyrgyzstan’s Denis Petrashov. Photo: EPA

Overview

  • He surged past Olympic champion Nicolo Martinenghi (58.58) and Denis Petrashov (58.88) with a powerful final 25 metres to secure gold.
  • This marks Qin’s first individual world championship title since he finished seventh in the 100m at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
  • His preparations for Paris were upended by a pre-Olympic positive test for a prescription heart drug that WADA later attributed to contaminated food and cleared without sanction.
  • A switch to coach Michael Bohl and an emphasis on pool training helped Qin overcome knee injuries and rebuild confidence after last year’s setbacks.
  • By delivering China’s first swimming medal at the 2025 World Championships, Qin underscores his return to top form ahead of the next Olympic cycle.