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Two new world records – but Alshammar's stands

Therese Alshammar's 15-year-old world record remains – with a narrow margin. Meanwhile, two other short-course records were broken in the swimming World Cup, one by Olympic Games king Leon Marchand.

Two new world records – but Alshammar's stands

New world record – podium spot for Junevik

For the second day in a row, a world record was set in the World Championship. This time by American Regan Smith, 22 years old, in the 100-meter backstroke.

New world record – podium spot for Junevik

American fastest on 100m backstroke

American Regan Smith is pushing for a spot at the top of the podium in the 100m backstroke at the Paris Olympics this summer. In the US qualifying rounds on Tuesday, Smith set a new world record with a time of 57.

American fastest on 100m backstroke