At the 2025 World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup 3 km Knockout Sprints, David Betlehem (21, Hungary) won in a tight race over his rivals. The tactics and lines that Betlehem and the field took were beautiful to watch.
The event was held in Setubal, Portugal in June 2025.
The final 500m heat is shown here. The 1000m semifinal heat is shown here.
Men’s 3 km Knockout Sprint Results – 500m Final
- David Betlehem (21, Hungary) 6:12.00
- Logan Fontaine (26, France) 6:12.90
- Marc-Antoine Olivier (28, France) 6:13.20
- Andrea Filadelli (24, Italy) 6:15.10
- Kristóf Rasovszky (28, Hungary) 6:15.70
- Sacha Velly (20, France]] 6:17.70
- Jules Wallart (22, France) 6:18.80
- Dylan Gravley (22, USA) 6:20.00
- Matheus Melecchi (19, Brazil) 6:20.30
- Dario Verani (Italy, 30) DSQ
The entire event can be seen here.
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