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Kate Douglass breaks 50m freestyle world record twice in one day at Pan Pacific Championships

Kate Douglass breaks 50m freestyle world record twice in one day at Pan Pacific Championships

Sun 16 Aug 2026 05:10 CEST

Swimmer Kate Douglass has broken the world record in the 50-meter freestyle - for the second time in one day.

Sarah Sjöström’s rapid comeback keeps her on track to Los Angeles, coach says

Sarah Sjöström’s rapid comeback keeps her on track to Los Angeles, coach says

Thu 13 Aug 2026 13:30 CEST

It took Sarah Sjöström eight months to become the best in Europe. Can she challenge the American speed queens in a year? I think Sarah is here to stay until Los Angeles, says national team captain Martina Aronsson

Gretchen Walsh beats Sarah Sjöström and sets 50m freestyle world record

Gretchen Walsh beats Sarah Sjöström and sets 50m freestyle world record

Sun 28 Jun 2026 19:40 CEST

Gretchen Walsh, 23, defeated Sarah Sjöström to win the 50-meter freestyle in Rome. The American also set a world record in the event, 23

Gretchen Walsh breaks 100-meter butterfly world record, surpasses Sarah Sjöström

Gretchen Walsh breaks 100-meter butterfly world record, surpasses Sarah Sjöström

Sun 3 May 2026 07:22 CEST

American swimmer Gretchen Walsh has once again broken the world record in the 100-meter butterfly.