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Kate Douglass Cements Place As World’s Most Versatile Swimmer With Shock World Record

American swimmer Kate Douglass broke the women's 50m freestyle world record on Friday at the TYR Pro Swim Series in Indianapolis. She finished with a time of 23.59 seconds, surpassing the previous record held by Sarah Sjostrom. Douglass is the first American woman to hold this record in 40 years.

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Kate Douglass established a new world record in the 50m freestyle event.

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  1. Kate Douglass Sets 50m Freestyle World Record in Indianapolis

    American swimmer Kate Douglass broke the women's 50m freestyle world record on Friday at the TYR Pro Swim Series in Indianapolis. She finished with a time of 23.59 seconds, surpassing the previous record held by Sarah Sjostrom. Douglass is the first American woman to hold this record in 40 years.

    What's confirmed:

    • Kate Douglass broke the women's 50m freestyle world record with a time of 23.59 seconds.
    • The record-breaking swim occurred on Friday at the TYR Pro Swim Series in Indianapolis.
    • Douglass surpassed the previous world record held by Sarah Sjostrom.
    • Douglass is the first American woman to hold the 50m freestyle world record in 40 years.
    • Kate Douglass is a five-time Olympic medalist.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Douglass is the world's most versatile swimmer.
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