Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
Moesha Johnson completed a record-setting season by winning the 10km event at every World Cup stop, a feat unprecedented in open water competition. She also won every sprint lap and completed 3km Knockout Sprint events, potentially sweeping all individual women's events for the year depending on forthcoming results in Setúbal.
The final 10km race in Setúbal presented tough conditions with numerous lead changes. Johnson described the race as very demanding, noting she was exhausted and struggled for breath after setting a strong pace. She managed her effort, moving from seventh place to take the lead in the penultimate lap and ultimately securing victory.
Johnson mentioned coming from a high-altitude camp with substantial training volume, which affected her freshness. Despite feeling tired during the middle laps and doubting her ability to finish strongly, she emphasized the importance of perseverance and meeting her personal expectations to win.
Bettina Fabian secured her first individual World Cup medal of the season by earning silver. She expressed satisfaction with the result, seeing it as a step forward after a serious injury forced her to pause competition last year. Fabian described the season as a gradual comeback focused on recovery and avoiding re-injury.
During the race, Fabian held the lead for part of the event, worked strategically with teammates, and maintained a position in the final pack. She pushed hard to the finish, closing closely with Johnson for the win.