Erika Fairweather disqualified from world 400m freestyle title defence

Sunday 27 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 28 Jul 2025, 11:01am

New Zealand swimmer Erika Fairweather was disqualified for a false start during her 400m freestyle heat in Singapore on Sunday. The reigning world champion finished fourth in her heat after being deemed to have moved on the starting blocks. The decision ended her bid for a medal at the World Aquatics Championships.

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1. Stuff via The PostSun 27 Jul 2025, 4:56pm

   Erika Fairweather disqualified from world swimming championships 400m freestyle for false start (opens in new tab)

   • The movement which saw New Zealand swimmer Erika Fairweather disqualified at world championships (opens in new tab) Mon 28 Jul 2025, 10:40am
2. RNZSun 27 Jul 2025, 8:24pm

   Kiwi Erika Fairweather disqualified from world 400m freestyle title defence (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesMon 28 Jul 2025, 11:01am

   Fairweather disqualified in world title defence (opens in new tab)