The Men’s 200 metre butterfly has been dominated by America since the early 2000s with Michael Phelps consistently winning and improving the world record in this event for over a decade. But in recent years America’s stronghold in this event has been challenged and contended by several swimmers from all over the world. Kristof Milak of Hungary and Leon Marchand from France especially. But in Singapore America was back on top in the Men’s 200 metre butterfly with Luca Urlando winning gold in a very fast 1:51.87. Krystof Chmielewski from Poland comfortably won the silver medal 1.5 seconds ahead of 3^rd placed Harrison Turner from Australia. With Marchand and Milak choosing not to swim this event at these championships it gave an opportunity to some lesser-known swimmers to have a chance in the spotlight. Urlando has certainly put himself in contention for the next Olympics with his recent performance leaving a 3-way fight for gold in Los Angeles in 2028.

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