BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Italy's Federica Pellegrini became the first swimmer to win seven medals in a single event at the world championships after a stunning, against-the-odds victory in the women's 200 metres freestyle final on Wednesday.
On a glittering night for Italy, Gabriele Detti won his first world title in a close finish in the men's 800m freestyle, an emotional Chad le Clos of South Africa took gold in the men's 200m butterfly and Britain's Adam Peaty secured a breaststroke double with 50m gold.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
