Siobhan Haughey's impressive performances at the Swimming World Cup have not only showcased her talent but also earned her a substantial prize of US$60,000. Despite finishing third in Singapore with a time of 51.56 seconds, Haughey had previously secured victories in the 200m event at all three stops of the World Cup, including Shanghai and Incheon [1a8f9c16]. Her consistent performance placed her sixth in Singapore, but she remains a formidable competitor in the series.
Kate Douglass, who recently ended Haughey's dominance in the 100m freestyle, emerged as the top earner of the World Cup with US$184,000, having won every race she entered and breaking multiple records along the way [0c4f25f1]. Leon Marchand followed closely with US$174,000, thanks to his world record-breaking performance in the 200m individual medley. Regan Smith also made headlines by earning US$152,000 after breaking three world records, while Noe Ponti earned US$142,000 [1a8f9c16].
The total prize money distributed across the World Cup events reached an impressive US$775,000, reflecting the high stakes and competitive nature of the tournament [1a8f9c16]. Haughey's earlier success in Incheon, where she won gold in the women's 100m freestyle, had set her up as a leading contender, but the recent results have reshaped the standings, with Douglass now leading [0c4f25f1].
As the series progresses, Haughey's resilience and determination will be crucial as she aims to reclaim her top position in the rankings. Looking ahead, Oscar Coggins is set to represent Hong Kong at the World Triathlon Cup in Tongyeong, South Korea, on October 21, 2024, amidst challenges faced by the Hong Kong team due to athlete withdrawals [72f1562e].