Lisa Pou wins Monaco’s first-ever World Championship medal in open water swimming

Lisa Pou has made sporting history for the Principality after claiming a bronze medal in the 10km event at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, marking the first time a Monegasque swimmer has reached the podium at this level.

Lisa Pou swam her way into Monaco’s record books on 16th July by clinching a bronze medal in the 10km open water race at the World Aquatics Championships. Battling stifling heat that forced more than two dozen competitors to abandon the event, Pou delivered a stunning performance, finishing just over six seconds behind the gold medallist, Australia’s Moesha Johnson. Italy’s Ginevra Taddeucci took the silver.

It is the first time a swimmer representing Monaco has secured a medal at a World Championship, and Pou’s result has been hailed as a milestone for Monegasque sport. Her final time of two hours, seven minutes and 55 seconds sealed a podium finish in an elite field of international athletes.

Carrying momentum from recent success

Pou’s form in Singapore continues her successful streak from the Games of the Small States of Europe, held at the end of May, where she captured two gold medals. In Tuesday’s race, she remained competitive throughout each stage, handling the extreme weather conditions with remarkable composure and stamina.

More races ahead

The bronze medal may not be her only accolade in Singapore. Pou is due to compete again in the 5km event on Thursday and the 3km sprint on Saturday. With Monaco now firmly in the spotlight, all eyes will be on the young athlete to see if she can add to her historic medal tally.

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Photo source: World Aquatics