Ahmed Jaouadi wins 800m and 1,500m freestyle titles in the US

Tunisian swimmer Ahmed Jaouadi delivered a standout performance at the UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep Meet held in Charlottesville, United States. Competing in a 25-meter pool, Jaouadi secured two gold medals in the 800m and 1,500m freestyle events.

In the 1,500m freestyle, Jaouadi clocked a time of 14:29.94, notably defeating American double Olympic champion Bobby Finke. His victory in this distance is highlighted as a significant indicator of his ability to compete against the world's elite. In the 800m freestyle, he recorded a time of 07:33.79, which stands as the second-best performance in the world this year.

These results serve as critical preparation for the upcoming short-course World Championships scheduled to take place in Beijing from December 1 to December 6, 2026.