SINGAPORE (AP) — Underwater angles reveal the unseen, while high-diving athletes soar with precision and poise.

From the explosive power of swimmers slicing through the water to the elegance of synchronized routines and divers executing gravity-defying leaps, this photo gallery showcases the artistry and speed of the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore — above and below the surface.

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