Sheikh Joaan crowns winners of Men's 400m Freestyle at World Aquatics Championships
Germany's Lukas Maertens claimed the gold medal with a time of 3:42.35, ahead of Australia's Samuel Short, who secured the silver medal with a time of 3:42.37, while South Korea's Woomin Kim took the bronze medal with a time of 3:42.60.
This award ceremony comes as part of the QOC's ongoing commitment to supporting athletes at major global events and reaffirming Qatar's active presence on the international sporting stage, especially following the nation's successful hosting of the previous edition of the championships in Doha in 2024.
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