China's newly minted world record holder Pan Zhanle topped qualifying for the men's 100 metres freestyle semi-finals at the Doha World Championships on Wednesday, while Olympic medallist Jeremy Desplanches was fastest in the 200m medley heats.

Doha World C'ships: China's world record holder Pan Zhanle tops qualifying for men's 100m freestyle semifinals

Australia's top swimmers have opted out of the world championships in Doha, with the squad announced Friday sans Ariarne Titmus, Mollie O'Callaghan and Kyle Chalmers.

Top Australian swimmers opt out of Doha world championships

India's Asian marathon champion Gopi Thonakal has qualified for the World Athletics Championships to be held in Doha in September-October after finishing 11th in the Seoul International Marathon.

Marathon runner Gopi Thonakal qualifies for Doha Worlds

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Doha World C'ships: China's world record holder Pan Zhanle tops qualifying for men's 100m freestyle semifinals

Top Australian swimmers opt out of Doha world championships

Marathon runner Gopi Thonakal qualifies for Doha Worlds