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The U.S. women beat Australia in a 4x100m freestyle relay for the first time in nine years, while Kate Douglass led off by missing the 100m free world record by one hundredth of a second.
Kate Douglass, Gretchen Walsh, Torri Huske and Simone Manuel combined to swim 3:29.32, an American record and the third-fastest time in history.
Douglass' leadoff time — 51.69 seconds — was also an American record and one hundredth off Dutchwoman Marrit Steenbergen's world record.
The U.S. last beat Australia in a women's 4x100m free at the 2017 World Championships. Australia won the last four Olympic ***** les, plus four of the last five world ***** les.
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Kate Douglass, Gretchen Walsh, Torri Huske and Simone Manuel combined to swim 3:29.32, an American record and the third-fastest time in history.
Douglass' leadoff time — 51.69 seconds — was also an American record and one hundredth off Dutchwoman Marrit Steenbergen's world record.
The U.S. last beat Australia in a women's 4x100m free at the 2017 World Championships. Australia won the last four Olympic ***** les, plus four of the last five world ***** les.
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#World #douglass #x100m
13 days ago
Gretchen Walsh nearly broke her own world record to win the U.S. ***** le in the 50m freestyle as she prepares for the biggest international meet of the year.
Walsh clocked 23.60 seconds, the third-fastest time in history, in Irvine, California.
The only faster times are Walsh's world record of 23.55 from June 28 and Virginia training partner Kate Douglass' former world record of 23.59 from June 19.
Walsh takes that momentum into the Pan Pacific Championships in two weeks, also in Irvine. Pan Pacs are for swimmers from outside of Europe, while Europeans compete in their own continental championships this month.
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Walsh clocked 23.60 seconds, the third-fastest time in history, in Irvine, California.
The only faster times are Walsh's world record of 23.55 from June 28 and Virginia training partner Kate Douglass' former world record of 23.59 from June 19.
Walsh takes that momentum into the Pan Pacific Championships in two weeks, also in Irvine. Pan Pacs are for swimmers from outside of Europe, while Europeans compete in their own continental championships this month.
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17 days ago
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The best swimmers in the country will **** emble this week at the Toyota National Swimming Championships, held at the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center in Irvine, CA. Gold-medal Olympians like Caeleb Dressel, Kate Douglass and Gretchen Walsh will be among those competing at the five-day competition. You'll be able to watch coverage of the championships starting tonight on Peacock and NBCSN, with NBC showing additional coverage over the weekend at 2 p.m. ET on both Saturday and Sunday.
Here's what you need to know so you can watch the 2026 National Swimming Championships, including the complete broadcast and streaming schedule.
Date: July 28 - August 2
Times: Nightly at 9 p.m. ET, Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.
#swimming #watch #woollett
The best swimmers in the country will **** emble this week at the Toyota National Swimming Championships, held at the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center in Irvine, CA. Gold-medal Olympians like Caeleb Dressel, Kate Douglass and Gretchen Walsh will be among those competing at the five-day competition. You'll be able to watch coverage of the championships starting tonight on Peacock and NBCSN, with NBC showing additional coverage over the weekend at 2 p.m. ET on both Saturday and Sunday.
Here's what you need to know so you can watch the 2026 National Swimming Championships, including the complete broadcast and streaming schedule.
Date: July 28 - August 2
Times: Nightly at 9 p.m. ET, Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.
#swimming #watch #woollett
2 months ago
Gretchen Walsh has broken the 50-meter freestyle world record, becoming the fastest female sprinter in the history of swimming.
Less than two weeks after Kate Douglass stunned the swimming world with a new world record in the 50 free, Gretchen Walsh has re-established a new fastest time.
The 23-year-old American swam a 23.55 at the 67th Sette Colli meet in Rome on Sunday. The Sette Colli meet has long been one of the jewels of the European summer swimming calendar, and Walsh has now cemented herself into its history.
Walsh and Douglass are current training partners and were teammates at the University of Virginia. The two helped lead one of the most dominant women's swimming programs in NCAA history. They've trained together, raced together, and now both broken the same world record.
Walsh brought home four medals from 2024 Paris Games, including two golds, and her post-collegiate trajectory has been remarkable. Walsh also owns the world record in the 100 meter **** erfly and holds the 16 fastest times ever recorded in the event.
Less than two weeks after Kate Douglass stunned the swimming world with a new world record in the 50 free, Gretchen Walsh has re-established a new fastest time.
The 23-year-old American swam a 23.55 at the 67th Sette Colli meet in Rome on Sunday. The Sette Colli meet has long been one of the jewels of the European summer swimming calendar, and Walsh has now cemented herself into its history.
Walsh and Douglass are current training partners and were teammates at the University of Virginia. The two helped lead one of the most dominant women's swimming programs in NCAA history. They've trained together, raced together, and now both broken the same world record.
Walsh brought home four medals from 2024 Paris Games, including two golds, and her post-collegiate trajectory has been remarkable. Walsh also owns the world record in the 100 meter **** erfly and holds the 16 fastest times ever recorded in the event.
2 months ago
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kate Douglass broke the world record in the women's 50-meter freestyle at the TYR Pro Swim Series meet Friday night.
Douglass won the final in 23.59 seconds, bettering the mark of 23.61 set by Sarah Sjostrom of Sweden in July 2023. Sjostrom previously owned the seven fastest times in history.
"Wow, that's crazy. I think I'm still in shock," Douglass told NBC Sports in an on-deck interview. "That's a lot faster than I ever thought I would go tonight or ever."
Gretchen Walsh was second in 23.78, making her the fourth-fastest performer ever.
Anna Moesch was third in 24.30 at the Indiana University Natatorium.
Douglass won the final in 23.59 seconds, bettering the mark of 23.61 set by Sarah Sjostrom of Sweden in July 2023. Sjostrom previously owned the seven fastest times in history.
"Wow, that's crazy. I think I'm still in shock," Douglass told NBC Sports in an on-deck interview. "That's a lot faster than I ever thought I would go tonight or ever."
Gretchen Walsh was second in 23.78, making her the fourth-fastest performer ever.
Anna Moesch was third in 24.30 at the Indiana University Natatorium.
2 months ago
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USA Swimming's 2026 TYR Pro Swim Series will come to a conclusion this week with a final meet in Indianapolis.
Taking place at the Indiana University Natatorium for the first time in five years, nearly 600 of the country's most elite swimmers are set to compete throughout four days of races. Fans can even expect a majority of the active 2024 Paris Olympians to be hitting the water in Indianapolis.
Headlining this meet of course, are two of the most decorated swimmers of all time — Katie Ledecky and Caeleb Dressel. Both will be competing for the first time since the Fort Lauderdale Open in May. Other up-and-coming stars to watch are Gretchen Walsh, Kate Douglass, Torri Huske and 20-year-old Katie Grimes.
Who will shine in Indy?
USA Swimming's 2026 TYR Pro Swim Series will come to a conclusion this week with a final meet in Indianapolis.
Taking place at the Indiana University Natatorium for the first time in five years, nearly 600 of the country's most elite swimmers are set to compete throughout four days of races. Fans can even expect a majority of the active 2024 Paris Olympians to be hitting the water in Indianapolis.
Headlining this meet of course, are two of the most decorated swimmers of all time — Katie Ledecky and Caeleb Dressel. Both will be competing for the first time since the Fort Lauderdale Open in May. Other up-and-coming stars to watch are Gretchen Walsh, Kate Douglass, Torri Huske and 20-year-old Katie Grimes.
Who will shine in Indy?
