Which nation hosted the 2019 World Aquatics Championship?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) South Korea.

The 2019 World Aquatics Championships were hosted by Gwangju, South Korea from July 12 to July 28, 2019. It was the 18th edition of the championships organized by the International Swimming Federation (FINA).

Key Highlights:

Venue:

• The events were held at multiple venues in Gwangju, including the Nambu University Municipal Aquatics Center.

Sports:
The championships featured six aquatic disciplines:

1. Swimming
2. Diving
3. Water Polo
4. Artistic Swimming
5. Open Water Swimming
6. High Diving

Participation:

• Athletes from 192 nations competed in the event.
• A total of 76 events were held.

Top Performing Nations:

• United States:
  • Dominated the medal tally with the highest number of gold and overall medals.
• China:
  • Strong performance in diving.
• Russia:
  • Excelled in artistic swimming.

Notable Moments:

• Caeleb Dressel (USA):
  • Won 8 medals (6 golds), becoming one of the standout athletes of the championship.
• Katie Ledecky (USA):
  • Secured multiple medals in freestyle swimming despite battling illness.

Other Options:

• China:
  • Hosted the 2011 World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai.
• Japan:
  • Scheduled to host the 2023 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka.
• Russia:
  • Hosted the 2015 World Aquatics Championships in Kazan.

The 2019 World Aquatics Championships in Gwangju were a significant milestone in international aquatic sports, showcasing top talent and exciting performances.