Duncan Scott Triumphs in 200m Freestyle at World Cup in South Korea
Duncan Scott secures victory in the 200m freestyle at the World Cup in South Korea, narrowly missing his British record.
Britain's Duncan Scott has claimed the top spot in the men's 200m freestyle on the final day of the World Cup event in South Korea. Clocking a remarkable time of one minute 40.29 seconds in Icheon, Scott was just 0.04 seconds shy of his own British record.
Lithuania's Danas Rapsys secured second place with a time of 1:42.00, while USA's Kieran Smith rounded out the podium in third with 1:42.36.
In other events, Britain's Mark Szaranek finished fifth in the men's 400m individual medley. The race was dominated by France's Leon Marchand, who took first place, followed by Japan's Daiya Seto in second and Italy's Alberto Razzetti in third.
Scott's podium appearances weren't limited to the final day. During the three-day event, he also secured second place in both the 200m individual medley and the 400m freestyle. In the 200m medley, Marchand emerged victorious, with Seto taking third. The 400m freestyle saw China's Pan Zhanle clinch first place, with Smith finishing third.
Scott's consistent performance throughout the event underscores his status as a formidable contender in international swimming.
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