Kate Douglass Sets New World Record in Women's 50-Meter Freestyle at Pan Pacific Championships

Kate Douglass Sets New World Record in Women's 50-Meter Freestyle at Pan Pacific Championships

Kate Douglass made history at the Pan Pacific Championships by setting a new world record in the women's 50-meter freestyle during the preliminary heats. The swimmer, hailing from Pelham, New York, clocked in at 23.49 seconds in her heat at the outdoor pool, surpassing the previous record of 23.55 set by her teammate Gretchen Walsh. This achievement marks the second time Douglass has broken the world record in this sprint event, with her first record-breaking performance occurring at the TYR Pro Swim Series meet in Indianapolis.

At 24 years old, Kate Douglass is a decorated athlete with five Olympic medals to her name. She secured a silver medal in the 50 free at the 2024 world championships, although she did not compete in the same event at the 2024 Paris Games. Douglass' remarkable feat at the Pan Pacific Championships further solidifies her status as a world-class swimmer and a force to be reckoned with in the pool.