Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Lewis Clareburt winning the 400m individual medley final at the World Aquatic Championships - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Swimmer Lewis Clareburt has claimed a maiden world championship title, winning the 400-metre individual medley in Doha.

His time of 4 minutes and 9.72 seconds was 1.02 seconds off his personal best.

Before the meet, New Zealand had never had a world champion - now they have two after Erika Fairweather's triumph in the 400 metres freestyle.

Sportstalk host Jason Pine explains further.

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