Moesha Johnson wins second world title in space of 36 hours with open water gold at World Aquatic Championships

Less than two days after winning gold, an Australian star has laid claim to being the world’s best open water swimmer with another win.

Less than two days after snaring Australia’s opening gold medal at World Aquatic Championships in Singapore, distance swimmer Moesha Johnson has done it again.

Johnson 27, was in shock after adding the 5km to the 10km title she won on Monday with a chance to add a third in the mixed-team relay event at the weekend.

Swimming in 30C water that was likened to “human soup”, Johnson delivered a second remarkable performance, defying her sore body to capture a memorable double.

“A little bit of shock,“ an exhausted Johnson said after the race.

“That was harder than I expected. The body’s not feeling too crash hot.

Moesha Johnson has claimed a second gold medal at the World Aquatic Championships in Singapore. Picture: Manan Vatsyayana / AFP

“I could not hold a line … I was like where am I?

“To come away with two world titles in two plus days, in 30 degrees plus water, you can’t ask for much more than that.

“And I am so proud for our sport and I am stoked for my country.”

Johnson, who prepped for the race by listening to Australian music including Jimmy Barnes front and centre, led throughout the race to claim a narrow victory.