Katie Ledecky claimed a sixth 1,500 metres freestyle title and a record-extending 22nd world championships gold medal in Singapore on Tuesday as Romanian rocket David Popovici added the men's 200 crown to his Paris Olympic triumph.

Katie Ledecky of the U.S. is awarded the gold medal at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships after winning the women's 1500m freestyle world title and hears The Star-Spangled Banner on the podium.

The action at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships continues Tuesday evening with Australia's five-time Olympic champion Kaylee McKeown looking to continue her dominance in the women's 100m backstroke.

Here is everything you need to know about watching the head-to-head battles between Ledecky and McIntosh at the 2025 Swimming World Championships, including TV and streaming options for races.

Katie Ledecky has always made waves, both out of the pool and in it as a competitive swimmer. Holding world records and nine Olympic gold medals, she’s performing at her seventh World Aquatics Championships with the same determination as her first.