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WSG SWIM 25 LIVE

Your live blog from The World School Swim Championships in London.

Por Trans World Educational Experiences

08 de May de 2025

THAT'S A WRAP

11 May 25 | 18:00

And that's it! The World School Swim Championships 2025 have come and gone in a flash, with three incredible days spent here at the iconic London Aquatics Centre.

We've thoroughly enjoyed bringing you every twist and turn of an action-packed weekend and hope you have enjoyed following along with us.

See you next year...!

LET'S HEAR IT FOR YOUR CHAMPIONS

11 May 25 | 16:15

As well as our incredible individual medallists, each swimmer has been accumulating points for their school team & we can now reveal the overall winners of each age group...

U11 - Safa Community School (UAE)
U13 - Safa Community School (UAE)
U15 - ACS Cobham (England)
Open - ACS Cobham (England)

A huge congratulations to all of our medal & trophy winners!

WSG NATIONS CUP MOMENTS AWAY

11 May 25 | 15:19

We are now just seconds away from the first buzzer of the inaugural WSG Nations Cup and the teams have emerged from the tunnel!

Keep across our social media channels for full results & all the best imagery...

MEDALS COMING THICK & FAST

11 May 25 | 14:42

We're entering crunch time here at the LAC as we tick through the Finals. Remember, you can find every single medallist on our Instagram page & can watch all the action LIVE via our YouTube stream.

Congratulations to everyone who has received a medal so far this afternoon!

WSG SWIM x PRIME

11 May 25 | 14:09

We are once again delighted to have PRIME on board as the Official Hydration Partner of The World School Swim Championships - look out for some free bottles throughout the venue!

Here are some of the team from Braeburn Schools, Kenya with their bottles...

COMING UP...

11 May 25 | 13:28

Here's what to look forward to in our fourth and final session of WSG Swim 2025...

Skins (U11 & U13)
50m Backstroke Finals
50m Breaststroke Finals
50m Freestyle Finals
50m Butterfly Finals
Mixed Freestyle Relay
WSG Nations Cup

MORNING ACTION SHOTS

11 May 25 | 12:54

Take a look at some of the best snaps from this morning's action as we countdown to the resumption of races...

WSG NATIONS CUP TEAMS CONFIRMED

11 May 25 | 12:38

The teams for the first ever WSG Nations Cup have been announced! The final race of the day will see swimmers compete in 4x50m Relay teams whilst representing their country on the world stage.

Teams have been selected from students in the U11, U13 & U15 age groups based on their 100m Freestyle times yesterday. Head over to our Instagram account for a full rundown of each time...

RECORD BREAKER

11 May 25 | 12:07

Charlotte Fairbairn of Repton Al Barsha set a new UAE National Record for 10-year-olds' 50m Breaststroke with a time of 39.97s in her heat this morning!

We caught up with her following this momentous achievement...

FIRST FINALS COMING UP

11 May 25 | 11:14

We are now just minutes away from the first Finals races of WSG Swim Day Three.

The 100m (U11) & 200m (U13) Medley races will commence very shortly - good luck, everyone!

FISH FLOPS

11 May 25 | 10:38

Best footwear of The World School Swim Championships 2025? It's not for us to say, but YES!

TUNE IN

11 May 25 | 09:16

As ever, we're streaming every single race live on our YouTube Channel for friends and family to cheer on their swimmers from abroad!

Use the button below to tune in & don't forget to subscribe...

RECAP YESTERDAY'S ACTION

11 May 25 | 08:03

Let's take a quick look back at the best of Saturday's action here at the LAC to get us in the mood for Session Three!

Some incredible moments artfully captured by the WSG cameras...

DIVING INTO DAY THREE

11 May 25 | 07:00

Good morning and welcome to Day Three of The World School Swim Championships!

We're ready to do it all again - are you?

BYE FOR NOW

10 May 25 | 18:45

What a fantastic day of races we've had, with some incredible individual performances on display and hundreds of medals handed out!

Tomorrow it's short course time with many more races and medals to come before WSG Swim draws to a conclusion. We'll leave you now with some of the best photos from our alternative angle underwater.

See you in the morning...

GET INVOLVED

10 May 25 | 17:33

We're now nearing the end of the first day of races here at The World School Swim Championships and what a day it's been!

Before we go, make sure to let us know who you've enjoyed watching at the LAC or on the live stream. Send us a DM on Instagram or send in your photos using the hashtag #WSGSwim!

HUNGRY FOR MORE

10 May 25 | 17:09

You'd never know that Jack Simeonov of St George International School had just won the U11 Boys 100m Backstroke with this reaction...

Despite picking up Gold and shaving four seconds off his qualification time, he believes he still could've swam "seven seconds faster"! Head over to our Instagram to see the full interview.

BIG SCREEN INTERVIEW

10 May 25 | 16:47

A new addition for WSG Swim 2025 are our live post-race interviews - both on the live stream and the big screen here at the LAC!

The WSG Media Team caught up with Zoe Hageman of Repton Al Barsha immediately after she secured Gold in the U11 Girls 100m Backstroke and despite feeling "very tired", she was still up for a chat...

WSG SWIM PODIUM

10 May | 16:08

The WSG Swim poolside podium has been busy this afternoon, with many fantastic swimmers collecting their medals following each final.

A huge congratulations to everyone who picked up a medal - an incredible achievement!

SESSION TWO SCHEDULE

10 May 25 | 14:24

We've not long commenced Session Two here at the LAC and there's much to look forward to...

200m Medley Finals (U15 & Open)
4x50m Freestyle Finals (All)
100m Backstroke Finals (All)
100m Breaststroke Finals (All)
50m Repeats Skins Finals (U15 & Open)
100m Freestyle Finals (All)
100m Butterfly Finals (All)
4x50m Medley Finals (All)

UNDERWATER CAMERAS

10 May 25 | 13:58

We weren't lying when we said the London Aquatics Centre was a truly incredible pool!

As a 2012 London Olympics venue, the LAC has underwater window stations for broadcasters to offer an alternative angle - and the WSG Media Team will be capturing some incredible content for you across the weekend.

Come with us beneath the surface...

OUR FIRST MEDALLISTS

10 May 25 | 13:02

While this morning has mainly seen multiple heats taking place, the very first races were 200m Freestyle Finals and we can now confirm our medallists in each of the Boys' and Girls' age groups!

With so many races taking place across the weekend, we'll be unable to bring you a full rundown of every medallist on this blog. However, you can stay tuned to our Instagram account to see who placed in each event.

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GET YOUR WSG SWIM MERCH

10 May 25 | 12:05

Want something to remember this weekend by? We've got you covered!

Our World School Swim Championships merchandise range has a variety of hoodies, caps, drawstring bags & even our famous 'jazzy' t-shirts.

You can check out the full range using the button below and either click & collect, or head to the back of the spectator stand to our stall...

Check out our online store

MORNING SNAPSHOT

10 May 25 | 11:23

Recognise anyone in the photos below? The WSG cameras have been busy capturing the best of this morning's non-stop action.

We've witnessed some incredible performances already & there are so many races still to go!

WATCH THE ACTION LIVE

10 May 25 | 09:34

Don't forget that no matter where you are in the world, you can catch every stroke of the action via our official WSG Swim Live Stream - simply use the player below to watch every single race.

We've got multiple cameras, expert commentators and instant graphics to put you at the heart of the event from afar.

Let us know where you're watching from and who you're supporting - tag us in your social media photos @wsgevents or send us a DM!

IN THE BUILDING

10 May 25 | 08:46

After a quick photo opportunity with WSG mascot Atlas the Eagle en route, all our swimmers have now arrived here at the LAC ready to get to work.

There's just under half an hour to go until the first races commence!

WELCOME TO DAY 2!

10 May 25 | 07:00

Good morning and welcome to the first day of races here at The World School Swim Championships 2025!

It's all quiet here at the London Aquatics Centre for now, but fear not - in just over two hours' time, the first buzzer of WSG Swim 2025 will sound as the action gets underway.

Stay tuned for updates throughout the day...

SEE YOU IN THE MORNING

9 May 25 | 17:00

It's been a great day here at the London Aquatics Centre and the races haven't even begun yet!

From interviews and photos to training and Q&As, our school teams have been busy as the pre-WSG Swim excitement reaches fever pitch.

We'll see you in the morning as the action commences...

MEDIA DUTIES

9 May 25 | 15:46

As well as training and the Q&A session, it's been a day of pre-event media duties for our school teams!

Captain's interviews as well as both individual and squad photographs have given our athletes the full professional experience as the countdown to the first race of WSG Swim 2025 continues...

TOBY ROBINSON Q&A

9 May 25 | 13:49

Our teams have been privileged to hear from Team GB's Toby Robinson who took part in a Q&A session ahead of WSG Swim!

As ever, the WSG cameras were in attendance...

WSG SWIM x TEAM GB

9 May 25 | 12:02

We are absolutely delighted to be joined here at the London Aquatics Centre by Team GB Olympic Swimmer, Toby Robinson!

Toby is currently speaking to our swimmers - taking part in a Q&A session and reflecting on what this iconic venue means to him personally having competed here many times.

He's also offering his best advice to our swimmers ahead of an action-packed weekend. Stay tuned for images...!

PUT THROUGH THEIR PACES

9 May 25 | 11:18

As we countdown to the action officially getting underway tomorrow morning, our teams have been squeezing in one final training session.

A chance for some last minute refinement of their dives and some words of wisdom from coaches.

The excitement in the LAC pool is palpable already!

ARRIVING AT THE LAC

9 May 25 | 10:09

Good morning! Most of our teams have now touched down in London and are heading to the London Aquatics Centre for an exciting pre-event day of training.

They'll also be treated to a Q&A session with a very special Olympian guest...

MORE TEAMS EN ROUTE

8 May 25 | 14:19

From Singapore and Bahrain to the UAE and Malta, our teams have set off on their journeys to London for The World School Swim Championships.

Safe travels, everyone - we'll see you soon!

Stamford American International School - our first Singaporean WSG participants - at the airport ahead of WSG Swim!

Safa Community School, UAE are en route!

The British School of Bahrain are making their WSG Swim debut this weekend!

A strong squad from Verdala International School, Malta are set to make a splash!

FIRST ARRIVALS

8 May 25 | 10:32

Repton Al Barsha were the first team to arrive here in London, landing in the English capital on Wednesday afternoon!

The school from Dubai have brought a strong squad of 10 young swimmers eager to showcase their talents on the world stage, and we can't wait to see how they get on this weekend.

WELCOME TO THE WORLD SCHOOL SWIM CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025!

8 May 25 | 08:00

Good morning and welcome to official live blog of The World School Swim Championships 2025!

The stage is set at the London Aquatics Centre and what a weekend of action we have in store. Over 450 swimmers from schools in 16 different countries across four continents are set to battle it out in the pool, aiming to become the World Champions of School Swimming.

Our teams are en route to London as we speak, with a fantastic pre-event day of training and Q&A sessions with a Team GB Olympian lined up tomorrow. Then the swimming action takes centre stage across Saturday and Sunday, with a number of races across both long and short course.