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World Aquatics Championships — All-Time Champions
The World Aquatics Championships has been contested since 1973 under the governance of World Aquatics. Across 11+ recorded editions through 1973-2025, United States stands as the most successful nation with 4 titles, followed by China and East Germany. The list below documents every champion, runner-up, and host venue we can verify, providing a complete reference for the aquatics world championship's history.
Champions by Year
| Year | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | China | — |
| 2024 | China | — |
| 2023 | China | — |
| 2022 | United States | — |
| 2019 | China | — |
| 2017 | United States | — |
| 2015 | China | — |
| 2013 | United States | — |
| 2011 | China | — |
| 2009 | United States | — |
| 1973 | East Germany | — |
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