Walsh Smashes 50 Free World Record With 23.55 in Rome
Gretchen Walsh clocked a 23.55 in the women’s 50m freestyle at the Sette Colli Trophy in Rome to break Kate Douglass’ week-old world record of 23.59, becoming the fastest ever in the event. Douglass had set the previous mark nine days earlier, and Walsh’s performance solidifies her status as a top sprint swimmer. Walsh also holds the 100m fly world record (54.33) and is part of Virginia’s world-record relay lineup, continuing Virginia swimmers’ standout streak of American and world marks.
