Taylor Ruck of Canada won gold in the women’s 200m backstroke at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup in Tashkent. The event took place on Saturday as part of the second leg of the three-meet series. Ruck secured the victory with a time of 2:12.34, finishing ahead of competitors from the United States and China. This marks Ruck’s second consecutive victory in the event, following her win in the first stop of the series. The World Cup series is a major international competition featuring top-tier athletes from around the globe. Ruck’s performance highlights Canada’s strong presence in swimming at the world level. The competition took place in a fully occupied pool with strict safety protocols in place due to ongoing health concerns. Ruck’s win adds to Canada’s medal tally in the current World Cup cycle. The event was broadcast live, drawing a large audience both in person and online.