by The last sensational step of Duncan Scott won a British victory in the 4 × 200m male freestyle final in Singapore, while the Scottish superstar continues to consolidate its heritage as one of the greatest swimmers in Great Britain.
Scott Quartet, Matt Richards, James Guy and Jack McMillan maintained the domination of the GB team in this event, with the victory at the aquatic world championships adding to the success of the gold medal at the Tokyo and Paris Olympic Games.
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They also obtained the first swimming medal of Great Britain during these championships, when they recovered a title which they won for the last time in 2023.
Success in Southeast Asia means that Scott can add another medal to its ever-increasing collection. The swimmer born in Glasgow now aims to become the most decorated British Olympian during the 2028 games in Los Angeles.
“We can’t think it’s normal, it’s quite special,” said Scott The independent.
“We cannot take it for granted at all because it was so hard and everyone looks at us now and challenges us.”
Great Britain has won gold in the Male Freestyle 4x200m relay (Reuters)
With eight medals with his name, Scott is currently joint second with Bradley Wiggins in the list of most decorated Olympians in Great Britain. The pair is a medal behind the retired cyclist Jason Kenny.
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Scott entered the story in Tokyo after having become the first British athlete to win four medals in a single Olympic Games. He continued his success in Paris last year, obtaining a second gold medal in the 4x200m relay.
The attention is now inevitably in the process of turning to Los Angeles in 2028, Scott having the chance to go clearly as a most decorated Olympian in Great Britain. But he tries to stay focused on more immediate races in the pool.
“It’s difficult at the age of 28, you just try to take everyone as you can. I guess it’s a good thing and a bad thing, with the way the world of swimming works. It is directly at the next Olympic cycle. It would be cool if there was something else,” said Scott.
He took a three -month break in the swimming pool at the end of last year, moving for a little rest and relaxation in Bali, Australia and Hawaii.
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The mini-sabbatical coincided with a change of coach, Ben Higson replacing the long-standing coach Steven Tigg, who acquired the role of the jack coach of the aquatic GB.
The time far from the sport has seen Scott come back with a more relaxed approach, although he has not yet found the same level of form he showed last year, missing a medal in the 200m individual Medley in Singapore.
“This year was quite pleasant. I removed the foot of the gas emotionally, allowing me to enjoy other aspects of my life,” said Scott.
“It may be why [individual medley] Final, but it is also the reality of what I also thought in a way. »»
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Great Britain began Friday’s final as a big favorites and looked worthy of this label after strong swimming of Richards and Guy.
The sublime final of Scott brought back gold to the house for Great Britain in Singapore (Reuters)
But the race was tightened during the third stage of McMillan, with China and the United States which shivered Great Britain.
The 25 -year -old Belfast swimmer returned strongly to the top stages of his leg, before putting second place for an exciting final.
Scott stole the starting block and burst into the swimming pool, launching his anchor leg in a phenomenal style.
Speaking after the race, the Olympic champion said he was stronger than usual to move forward and being able to swim in clear water.
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“I thought I did quite well, but the boys put me in a good position,” he said. “Jack finished very hard and allowed me to start with a good momentum.”
The last stage of Scott was timed at 1: 43.82, while Great Britain took first place on the podium in front of China and Australia.
Scott (right) could become the most decorated British Olympian of all time in 2028 (AFP / Getty)
The success of the relay led a six-day expectation for a British swimming medal in Singapore, following a certain number of quasi-accidents, including the fourth place of Scott in the individual mixture.
Angharad Evans, 22, approached a bronze medal earlier Friday evening, but she faded in the final stages of the 200m breaststroke.
“I just had to use my heart in the last 25 meters. My whole body was numb and it was just my heart that I had to use to get my hands on the wall, ”said Evans.
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“I ended up being in fifth place, but there is so much more room to improve this event.”
There is still hope for more British success in the city-state, Ben prier to ensure a place in the final of the 50m free male.
He will compete for a place on the podium during the session on Saturday evening after having recorded the sixth time the fastest in the semi-finals.
