With less than a month to go, anticipation is building around the globe as the world’s top lifesaving athletes prepare to descend on Chendu (CHN) for the 2025 World Games.
The World Games are celebrated every four years and are the premier international event for sports not contested in the Olympic Games. As well as being an opportunity for sports to showcase their elite competition, it offers athletes a chance to experience a premier sporting event.
At the World Games, lifesaving competition takes place in the pool and includes Manikin Carry (with and without fins), Manikin Tow, Rescue Medley, Super Lifesaver and Relays. This year’s iteration will feature more than 100 athletes from 12 nations.
Over the coming month, The International Life Saving Federation (ILS) is proud to spotlight some of the elite competitors who will represent our sport in this multi-sport celebration that will take place over 10 days, from 7-17 August.
Check-in regularly as we release athlete profiles in the countdown to this year’s event.
Australia
Ten powerhouse athletes will represent the green and gold, including siblings Callum and Riley Brennan, and NSW and Australian Lifeguard of the Year, Mariah Jones.
Athlete Profiles – Australia
View the Australian team announcement on the Surf Life Saving Australia website.
Belgium
Belgium’s team showcases dynamic pool talent with Aurelie Romanini and Nele Vanbuel leading the way, backed by Marine Harzé, Elise Croes, and Bo Van De Plas in sprint and technical events.
France
France will field a team of 12 athletes including Tom Durager, Elouan Deffin, Goroco Koindredi, and Kevin Lasserre. Their female athletes, Romane Boudes, Margauz Fabre, Camille Bouteloup and Magali Rousseau will bring strength and precision to the pool lanes.
- Elouan Deffin
- Goroco Koindredi
- Tom Durager
- Kevin Lasserre
- Mathieu Perrillon
- Camille Julien
- Magali Rousseau
- Camille Bouteloup
- Margaux Fabre
Germany
Germany is sending a powerhouse group led by Danny Wieck and Nina Holt as well as relay specialists Tim Brang, Felix Hofmann and Julia Henning. The Gebhardt siblings, Max and Alicia, are well known for their technical finesse.
- Sebastian Pierre-Louis
- David Laufkoetter
- Felix Hofmann
- Max Gebhardt
- Nina Holt
- Undine Lauerwald
- Alica Gebhardt
- Julia Hennig
- Lena Oppermann
Visit the German team announcement on the German Life Saving Association.
Great Britain
Hungary
Hungary’s roster features high-calibre competitors like Gabor Balong and Szebasztian Szabo, whose speed and control in pool events will make them podium contenders. Richard Bohus and Kristztian Takacs add veteran mastery to the mix.
Italy
Italy’s strength lies in its depth across individual and relay events. Simone Locchi, Davide Cremonini, and Francesco Ippolito lead the men’s efforts, while Lucrezia Fabretti and the Pasquino sisters, Valentina and Francesca, headline a skilled women’s squad.
Japan
Japan’s pool specialists include Daichi Inomata, Kota Sekiguchi, and Shun Nishiyama, known for their precision and technical expertise. Yurika Mitsui and Yui Yamada round out a disciplined and promising women’s team.
New Zealand
New Zealand’s pool team features Fergus Eadie and Madison Kidd, both experienced in international lifesaving competition, along with Zoe Crawford adding depth in individual events.
Poland
Poland’s team boasts strong pool lifesaving athletes like Kacper Majchrzak, Adam Dubiel, and AleksandraCieplak. Technical strength and relay potential define this confident group.
- Kacper Majchrzak
- Adam Dubiel
- Hubert Nakielski
- Wojciech Kotowski
- Mateusz Grabski
- Aleksandra Cieplak
- Joanna Czok
- Wiktoria Zemojdzin
Spain
Spain brings a skilled pool delegation including Carlos Coronado Tejeda, Marco Plazuelo Jimenez, and Javier Perez Sanchez. Maria Rodriguez Sierra and Nuria Pauola Anglada strengthen the women’s lineup.
- Carlos Coronado Tejeda
- Ivan Romero Fernandez
- Marco Plazuelo Jimenez
- Jaime Irueste Rojo
- Antia Garcia Silva
Netherlands
Solo representative Roelof Stoetzer will carry the Dutch flag in pool lifesaving, bringing sharp technique and mental resilience to the fin events.