Duncan Scott wins 200m freestyle at World Cup event in Shanghai

Great Britain’s Duncan Scott claimed victory in the men’s 200m freestyle on the third and final day of the short course World Cup event in Shanghai.

The 27-year-old put in a strong showing in the second half of the race to win in one minute 40.92 seconds, with Australia’s Edward Sommerville second in 1:42.14 and Danas Rapsys, of Lithuania, third in 1:42.35.

“It’s a really tough three days, [we’re] right at the end and it’s a good quality field. I’m just really happy to be able to win it,” said Scott.

“This is very tough. The heats are more challenging than you want and the finals are tough as well.”

Leon Marchand added victory in the 400m individual medley to his win in the 200m individual medley a day earlier, before finishing fourth in the 200m breaststroke.

“I think I forgot how hard the 400 IM is,” said France’s Marchand, who won in 4:00.03. “I think I just went out a little too fast on the fly and was just tying up in the last 100.

“I started training a month ago so I’m trying to get new details and focus on my technique.”