Joon-ho Baekwol wins 2025 Outdoor world title in Gothenburg
A first world title, by 35 points.
Joon-ho Baekwol of South Korea is the 2025 FIMP Outdoor World Champion. Baekwol won the final at the Slottsskogen Open Basin in Gothenburg with 162 points, 35 ahead of Beat Kälin (SUI). Jonathon Couriard (GBR) took bronze.
It was Baekwol's first world title.
Bronze was Jonathon Couriard's first World Championship medal.
96 athletes from 27 nations took part (11–18 August 2025). The water measured 28.88 °C, with wind of 6.0 km/h. Full results are on the championship page.
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