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50 Freestyle

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sports1 year ago

"Record-Breaking Performances and Historic Wins at 2024 Women's NCAA Swimming Championships"

Gretchen Walsh of the University of Virginia broke her own NCAA and American record in the women's 50 freestyle event at the 2024 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships with a time of 20.37 seconds, setting a new record. This marks her fourth time breaking the record this season, with her previous record being 20.41 seconds. Walsh now holds the top five fastest performances in the event of all time and shares the fifth spot with Maggie MacNeil.

sports1 year ago

"Regan Smith's Historic Double and Dressel's Dominance Highlight Westmont Pro Swim"

Caeleb Dressel overcame a faulty starting block and a malfunctioning timing system to win the 50 free title at the Westmont Pro Swim Series with a time of 21.84, his fastest since returning to the sport after a break. The race was marred by technical malfunctions, with Dressel's block breaking at the start and the results being delayed due to a blank board. Despite the challenges, Dressel managed to out-touch Santo Condorelli and Jack Alexy at the finish, showcasing his good form in his first meet since becoming a father in February.

sports1 year ago

"2024 Pro Swim Series: Dressel Dominates 100m Butterfly"

Day 3 of the 2024 Westmont Pro Swim Series features a packed preliminary session with heats of the 200 butterfly, 50 freestyle, 100 backstroke, 200 breaststroke, and 400 freestyle. Regan Smith and Abbey Weitzeil are top seeds in multiple events, while other notable swimmers like Ryan Murphy, Lilly King, and Caeleb Dressel are also making waves. The morning session sets the stage for exciting finals later in the day.

sports1 year ago

"Kate Douglass Sets New American Record in 50m Freestyle at Qatar Swimming Worlds"

Kate Douglass broke Simone Manuel's American Record in the women's 50 freestyle with a time of 23.91 at the World Aquatic Championships in Doha, Qatar. This marked Douglass's first time competing in the event at a major international meet, and she also set the 200 breast American Record last month. Her performance moved her up to the 5th fastest American all-time and the 8th fastest swimmer in the event all-time.