Apostolos Christou Finishes Sixth in 50m Backstroke at World Championships

Apostolos Christou finished sixth in the 50m backstroke at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, with a time of 24.59.

In his seventh individual World Championship final, the Greek Olympian improved upon his 100m performance but did not contend for a medal.

Kliment Kolesnikov (Russian athlete competing as a neutral) won first place with 23.68 (championship record), while Pavel Samusenko and Pieter Coetze shared second place with 24.17.

Final Results:

1. Kliment Kolesnikov (Neutral/Russia) 23.68
2. Pieter Coetze (South Africa) 24.17
3. Pavel Samusenko (Neutral/Russia) 24.17
4. Ksawery Masiuk (Poland) 24.51
5. Quintin McCarty (USA) 24.58
6. Apostolos Christou (GREECE) 24.59
7. Isaac Cooper (Australia) 24.61
8. Hubert Kos (Hungary) 24.62