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USA triumphs at the World University Games: Rain of medals in NRW!
Experience the 2025 World University Games in Mülheim an der Ruhr with over 8,500 athletes from 150 nations – exciting competitions in a variety of sports!
USA triumphs at the World University Games: Rain of medals in NRW!
The 2025 World University Games started the fifth day on Monday, July 21, 2025. The enthusiasm in the stands and in the competition venues in the Rhine-Ruhr region cannot be overlooked. Over 8,500 athletes from more than 150 nations are at the start in Bochum, Duisburg, Essen, Hagen, Mülheim an der Ruhr and Berlin. So far, the games have shown an impressive range of sporting achievements and thrilled spectators with excitement and team spirit.
Day 5 featured several exciting competitions, including the 100m butterfly and 100m freestyle finals. Of note, the American team set a new world university record in the mixed 4x100m freestyle. With a time of 3:24.27 minutes, the team made a real statement. Matt King from the USA shined in the men's 100m freestyle and secured the gold medal with a time of 48.01 seconds. His compatriot Pieter Coetze of South Africa followed him in second place, followed by Aleksandr Shchegolev of Azerbaijan, who won the bronze medal. Sportskeeda reports that these performances further solidified the USA's dominance in the medal table.
Results and medal table
The results of the day are impressive. In swimming, Leah Shackley took home the gold medal in the women's 100m butterfly with a time of 58.16 seconds. She was followed by Beatrix Tanko from Hungary and Josephine Crimmins from Australia. For the men, the 50m backstroke was a highlight with Pieter Coetze, who demonstrated his class with a time of 24.49 seconds.
- Men 100m Freistil:
- 1. Matt King (USA) – 48,01
- 2. Pieter Coetze (RSA) – 48,12
- 3. Aleksandr Shchegolev (AIN) – 48,34
- Women 100m Schmetterling:
- 1. Leah Shackley (USA) – 58,16
- 2. Beatrix Tanko (HUN) – 58,55
- 3. Joesphine Crimmins (AUS) – 58,62
In athletics, the Slovenian Klara Lukan surprised, winning the gold medal in the women's 10,000m with 31:25.84 minutes. The next day's competitions in the discus throw and shot put are also very important when the athletes fight for the last medals.
Medal overview on day 5
The continuation of the Games has had a dramatic impact on the medal tally. The USA leads with 36 medals, including 13 gold, 8 silver and 15 bronze.
| country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | In total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 13 | 8 | 15 | 36 |
| China | – | – | 24 | 24 |
| South Korea | – | – | 22 | 22 |
| Germany | – | – | 6 | 6 |
The first few days of competition have only increased the anticipation for the upcoming competitions. On day 6, the final competitions in the women's shot put, long jump and discus throw as well as the exciting races in the 100m take place.
The special atmosphere and the sporting achievements clearly show that the World University Games are a highlight, not only for the athletes, but also for the spectators. It remains exciting to see who can keep the upper hand in the medal table. A big compliment goes to the organizers and volunteers who ensure everything runs smoothly and offer athletes and spectators alike a great experience. VirginiaSports also highlights that many athletes are setting personal records, underlining the importance of these Games.