Jack Dahlgren Captures Gold at FISU World University Games: The Buzz

University of Missouri swimming and diving alumni Jack Dahlgren claimed the gold medal in the Men's 200m Butterfly at the FISU World University Games in Berlin on Sunday, July 20. Dahlgren clocked a winning time of 1:55:59, edging out Wang Kuan-Hung of Taiwan, who took silver with a time of 1:55.85. Mason Laure of the USA earned bronze, finishing in 1:56.50.

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Current national team member and former Tiger Jack Dahlgren is primed for trials! 🐯 pic.twitter.com/a5QMxcygB1
— Mizzou Swimming & Diving (@MizzouSwimDive) June 14, 2024

Dahlgren graduated from Missouri in 2023 and holds a pool and Mizzou school record with a time of 1:31.17 in the 200 Free. He was a four-time All-American and placed fifth in the 200 back and seventh in the 100 back at the 203 NCAA Championships. He is currently on the 2024-25 U.S. National Team.

The FISU Summer World University Games take place every two years to celebrate international university sports for student-athletes. The events take place over 12 days in 15 sports, with the option to include three additional sports from the FISU Recognised Sports list. According to the FISU website, every game has 10,000 student-athletes and officials from over 150 countries.

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#Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr., who left practice today early with an injury, is believed to have suffered just a chest contusion, source says. A positive outcome. pic.twitter.com/vl1JEuwNFJ
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 20, 2025

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Very blessed to receive an offer from the University of Missouri. Thank you Coach Gates for believing in me🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/k27gGGtJV5
— Maxi Adams (@MaximoAdams25) July 20, 2025

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