Jaouadi finished the race with a time of 7:36.88, outperforming top global competitors. Germany’s Sven Schwarz secured second place (7:39.96), while his compatriot Luca Martens claimed third (7:40.19).

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Ahmed Jaouadi had previously qualified for this final by leading his heat in yesterday’s preliminaries, setting a new personal best of 7:41.58 – confirming his peak physical and mental readiness for the title race.

A Rising Tunisian Star
With this victory, the 20-year-old Tunisian swimmer continues his international ascent. He previously won gold in the 1500m at the 2024 World Championships (Short Course) in Budapest, along with bronze in the 800m at the same event.

He also delivered commendable performances at the Paris 2024 Olympics, placing fourth in the 800m and sixth in the 1500m, establishing himself as one of swimming’s brightest emerging talents.

Next Challenge Ahead
Jaouadi is set to compete in the 1500m freestyle at the same championships on August 2. The race is highly anticipated, with hopes pinned on him repeating – or even surpassing – this milestone achievement.