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23.19 seconds: Kate Douglass's swim for the ages

American swimmer Kate Douglass clocked 23.19 in the 50m freestyle, setting a world record that left commentators searching for superlatives. It was a swim that redrew the limits of sprint freestyle.

The upbeat factorThe upbeat factor: Half a pool, in the blink of an eye.
✓ Verified · SwimSwam · 2026-08-20 · USA
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