Marrit STEENBERGEN (NED), Gold, Women’s 100m Freestyle

“I was just, I don’t know, relieved… happy. I think I felt all the emotions at the same time. When I turned around at first I saw the light, and I was like, OK, this still can be (the) number two place. I was so happy when I saw that (it) was first.

Mollie O’CALLAGHAN (AUS), Silver, Women’s 100m Freestyle

“To be on the podium is something special and I'm always grateful for that. Obviously, I would love to win, everyone would love to win, and that's what I could do tonight, so I'm pretty happy.” 

Torri HUSKE (USA), Bronze, Women’s 100m Freestyle

“It was definitely a rocky start, and I never had such a rollercoaster of a meet before, but I’m really proud of not just that swim but my prelims and semis as well, and that I was able to get back to normal. So I was really proud about that.”

QIN Haiyang (CHN), Gold, Men’s 200m Breaststroke

“That’s so amazing. Have you heard of the Lane 8 miracle? You saw it tonight.

WATANABE Ippei (JPN), Silver, Men’s 200m Breaststroke

“It's my first medal in six years. I thought I would be happier, but all I feel is frustration. Honestly, I could have won. It was a race I had to win. I knew I wouldn't be able to see him at all, even if he went out fast in the first half. I was focused on beating the strong swimmers on either side of me.”

Hubert KOS (HUN), Gold, Men’s 200m Backstroke

“I’ve had a tough schedule here but I’m really, really happy with how things are going now. And I think Bob might be happy with that time.”

Yohann NDOYE-BROUARD (FRA), Bronze, Men’s 200m Backstroke

“The medal at Paris gave me a lot of confidence. I don’t have nothing to prove. I’m happy with myself, with my level in sport, and now it’s all just a bonus for me.” 

Kate DOUGLASS (USA), Gold, Women’s 200m Breaststroke

“Honestly, I was really excited to race her (Evgeniia CHIKUNOVA) tonight. I felt like we were both gonna push each other to be better. And honestly, if I wasn't racing her, I don't know if I would have gone a 2:18. I think that really helped push me to be my best.”

Evgeniia CHIKUNOVA (NAB), Silver, Women’s 200m Breaststroke

“Kate often starts the first 100 faster than me and even faster than my world record. This happens quite often and here you just need to think, 'if I start going faster in the condition that I’m in, will I make it to the finish?' That’s the second question. And the third is, 'how useless will it look?'”

Kaylene CORBETT (RSA), Bronze, Women’s 200m Breaststroke

“I don't think I have the vocabulary to explain how this medal feels. I'm just really, really proud. I wish Tatjana SMITH (RSA) was there on the podium with me. But I mean, since she's retired, I must say that it means a lot to me to know that I've been racing with her for literally forever. So it definitely helped a lot.”

James GUY (GBR), Gold, Men’s 4x200m Freestyle

“Obviously, winning the gold in Paris last year – you know we’ll be trying to defend that in the world championship. We did a great job there. But to win a world championship after an Olympic gold is pretty special.”

Duncan SCOTT(GBR), Gold, Men’s 4x200m Freestyle

“Every time I’ve done it (the anchor leg), they always put me in a great position. We’ve got that trust element as well with how each of us performs in the race.”

WANG Shun (CHN), Silver, Men’s 4x200m Freestyle

“The first time I took part in the world championships, I also stood on the podium in the men’s 4x200m free relay. Now, I’m one of the older members of the team. To be able to lead some of the younger ones to this meet and stand on the podium is very emotional for me.”

Maximilian GIULIANI (AUS), Bronze, Men’s 4x200m Freestyle

“I mean, it was great. We’ve come away with a bronze and we’re such a young team. I think we’re all a real threat in the future. We’re all like 20, 22, 21, we’ve got a lot left in us. I think come 2028, we’re going to be a real force to be reckoned with.”