Douglass blazes to 50-meter free world record

Kate Douglass set a world record in the 50-meter freestyle event, marking a significant milestone in competitive swimming. The record was set in a short-course or open-water format, continuing a strong stretch of performances at a major aquatics competition. Douglass's swim adds to a series of notable results at the event, which also saw other top swimmers including Katie Ledecky and Summer McIntosh competing.