LOOK: All smiles at the Fina World Swimming Championships in Abu Dhabi

More than 1,100 athletes thrill the crowds at Etihad Arena on Yas Island

Last updated: December 22, 2021 | 16:21

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There were smiles all round as the Fina World Swimming Championships drew to a close in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday night.

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The week-long event - the 15th edition of the Championships - saw world-class competition at Etihad Arena on Yas Island

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Germany's Florian Wellbrock smashed one of four world records at the Etihad Arena, as thousands of fans cheered on

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On the sidelines of the Championships, there was also the High Diving Qualifier 2021 as part of the Fina Aquatics Festival

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More than 1,100 athletes competed in the purpose-built pool, watched by millions around the globe

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The hard work paid off for some athletes as they competed for 57 medal events over the space of seven days

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The athletes even managed to have some fun on the sidelines

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Hong Kong's Siobhan Haughey also smashed a world record in the 100m freestyle

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The camaraderie was clear to see in every race, despite the importance of the medals and titles on the line

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Athletes were full of praise of the venue, which was constructed in two weeks by a team of specialists brought in from Italy

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Japan’s Daiyo Seto equalled the competition record as he won his fifth world short course title in the 400m Individual Medley

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Sweden's Sarah Sjostrom claimed one of the final medals of the week, winning the 50m freestyle on Tuesday night

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