New Zealand names swimming team for World Aquatics Championships

New Zealand has announced its 11-member squad for the World Aquatics Swimming Championships in Beijing. The team is headlined by returning medalist Erika Fairweather, alongside Lewis Clareburt and Caitlin Deans.

Deans enters the championships following a successful World Cup series, securing medals at every stop including silver in the 800m freestyle in Baku and the 1500m freestyle in Astana. Clareburt also earned selection after setting two national records in Baku and finishing within 0.3 seconds of the 400m freestyle national record in Astana.

The squad also includes Milana Tapper, Alyssa Tapper, Cameron Gray, Carter Swift, and Zac Dell.