Lessing and Jones win Worlds; Allen and PNF dominate Kona amid tech and tactics gains.

Short‑course supremacy meets long‑course mastery: Simon Lessing ascends at Worlds while Allen and Newby‑Fraser showcase perfected pacing in Kona as aero innovation spreads.
Peak long-course form from both champions.
Speed gains reshape pacing at both short and long course.
Simon Lessing’s first world title; Michellie Jones begins her rise.
Deep fields and national teams fully back the series.
Control in Europe sets up late-season success.
Control in Europe sets up late-season success.
Deep fields and national teams fully back the series.
Simon Lessing’s first world title; Michellie Jones begins her rise.
Peak long-course form from both champions.
Speed gains reshape pacing at both short and long course.