"I just did my job – I just swam. Like the other guys, they are also just doing their job, so mentally, it was not too hard today. I will eat a piece of cake as a reward for this title."

  • Gold, Vladyslav Bukhov (UKR), Swimming, Men’s 50m Freestyle

 

"From about 2016 to 2022, I would have killed to have a lane in that final, let alone a chance at a medal or gold. Although I wanted it to be better, my past self would be super proud of where I am right now – I’ll take that and look forward to Paris."

  • Silver, Cameron McEvoy (AUS), Swimming, Men’s 50m Freestyle

 

"Between the two world titles, I choose both!"

  • Gold, Simona Quadarella (ITA), Swimming, Women’s 800m Freestyle

 

"It was exactly how I expected it to be and more. I didn’t really have too many expectations of myself; I just wanted to focus on experiencing everything to the fullest."

  • Silver, Jaclyn Barclay (AUS), Swimming, Women’s 200m Backstroke

 

"Just to make it to a final is important as a Portuguese athlete. We have to think about achieving more, and this is for the kids, to believe that it’s possible."

  • Gold, Diogo Matos Ribeiro (POR), Swimming, Men’s 100m Butterfly

 

"I think we did a good job anyway. I saw my chance and took it - got some medals - and I think I can be proud of myself."

  • Silver, Isabel Gose (GER), Swimming, Women’s 800m Freestyle

 

"It just gets harder and harder every time and it is tough to keep going and handling the pressure. I am proud that I was able to prove to myself and that I can manage all the pressure in the world."

  • Gold, Sarah Sjoestroem (SWE), Swimming, Women’s 50m Butterfly

 

"This has been a really beautiful journey. My team around me, my friends and family, have been with me at the right place at the right time, allowing me to enjoy the process. We have a couple of months more to work on. Results are secondary, I am just loving the process and enjoying the journey."

  • Bronze, Ben Proud (GBR), Swimming, Men’s 50m Freestyle

 

"The last thirty-six hours were hard for me as I was thinking of a different outcome. I can’t say much about what was on my mind… but when I stepped on the block, I told myself - it's time."

  • Silver, Simon Bucher (AUT), Swimming, Men’s 100m Butterfly

 

"I am happy about my result, faster than yesterday so it’s good. Third place is good and my first ever world championship medal — it’s nice."

  • Bronze, Jakub Majerski (POL), Swimming, Men’s 100m Butterfly

 

"I remember watching Katie Ledecky at the Olympics – she’s such a role model and so many people on the team are also great role models. To think I can be on my way to being like them is really cool and hopefully I’ll be able to inspire the next generation of kids to chase after their dreams."

  • Gold, Claire Curzan (USA), Swimming, Women’s 200m Backstroke

 

"I am really happy to be on the podium again. I enjoy the process a lot and I think I’m very lucky to be a part of a competition where the best athletes meet."

  • Silver, Melanie Henique (FRA), Swimming, Women’s 50m Butterfly

 

"Any swimmer wants to win a medal, for themselves, for Egypt, for all the Arab countries. That has been the goal for a long time. The fact that I can achieve it more than once that’s something that makes me very happy."

  • Bronze, Farida Osman (EGY), Swimming, Women’s 50m Butterfly

 

"I’m so proud of the results I’ve managed to pull out. I’m really looking forward to the rest of the season. With such a full race schedule it’s shown that you have to be in the meet from the start to the end and that’s what I’ve done."

  • Bronze, Erika Fairweather (NZL), Swimming, Women’s 800m Freestyle