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Walsh Smashes 50 Free World Record With 23.55 in Rome
sports13 days ago

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.

via SwimSwam|
#50-free#gretchen-walsh#kate-douglass
Kate Douglass Faces a Four-Day Pan-Pacs Gauntlet
sports22 days ago

Kate Douglass Faces a Four-Day Pan-Pacs Gauntlet

After a surprise 50m free world record in Indianapolis, Kate Douglass must navigate a four-day Pan Pacs with up to six potential individual events plus relays, forcing tough tradeoffs and possible prioritization between sprints, the 200 IM, and breaststroke. The piece outlines a day-by-day schedule and flags Day 4 as the hardest with back-to-back 200 IM, 50 free, and 200 breast, leaving fans debating whether she’ll chase a bold multi-event run or concentrate on key events and relays.

via SwimSwam|
#kate-douglass#pan-pacs#schedule
Kate Douglass Shatters 50m Freestyle World Record in Indy
sports22 days ago

Kate Douglass Shatters 50m Freestyle World Record in Indy

Kate Douglass stunned the TYR Pro Swim Series in Indianapolis by breaking the 50m freestyle world record with a 23.59, becoming the first American woman to hold the 50 free WR in 40 years and surpassing Sweden's Sarah Sjostrom. Teammate Gretchen Walsh also set an American record in the same race, while Douglass’s remarkable versatility—Olympic champion in the 200 breast and a world‑record holder in medley relay—continues to redefine what she can achieve. The record may complicate her Pan-Pacific Championships schedule, as the 50 free, 200 IM and 200 breast are all on the same day.

via Sports Illustrated|
#50-meter-freestyle#kate-douglass#sports
"Katie Ledecky and Caeleb Dressel Shine at 2024 Pro Swim Series in San Antonio"
sports2 years ago

"Katie Ledecky and Caeleb Dressel Shine at 2024 Pro Swim Series in San Antonio"

The 2024 TYR Pro Swim Series in San Antonio concludes its prelims with strong performances from Regan Smith, Kate Douglass, and Caeleb Dressel. Smith, Douglass, and Dressel all secure spots in the finals for their respective events, with Smith leading the women's 100m backstroke, Douglass dominating the women's 200m breaststroke, and Dressel aiming for a strong finish in the men's 50m freestyle.

via SwimSwam|
#2024-tyr-pro-swim-series#caeleb-dressel#kate-douglass
"2024 World Championships: Kate Douglass Shines as Team USA Makes Waves"
sports2 years ago

"2024 World Championships: Kate Douglass Shines as Team USA Makes Waves"

Team USA had a strong showing at the 2024 World Aquatic Championships, winning 8 gold medals and 20 total medals, with standout performances from swimmers like Kate Douglass and Claire Curzan. Despite some unexpected results and mixed performances, the overall outcome was positive, providing a confidence boost for the team heading into the Paris Olympics.

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#2024-world-aquatic-championships#claire-curzan#kate-douglass
"Kate Douglass Sets New American Record in 50m Freestyle at Qatar Swimming Worlds"
sports2 years ago

"Kate Douglass Sets New American Record in 50m Freestyle at Qatar Swimming Worlds"

Kate Douglass broke Simone Manuel's American Record in the women's 50 freestyle with a time of 23.91 at the World Aquatic Championships in Doha, Qatar. This marked Douglass's first time competing in the event at a major international meet, and she also set the 200 breast American Record last month. Her performance moved her up to the 5th fastest American all-time and the 8th fastest swimmer in the event all-time.

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#50-freestyle#american-record#kate-douglass
"2023 ESPY Nominations: Snubs, Surprises, and Standouts"
sports3 years ago

"2023 ESPY Nominations: Snubs, Surprises, and Standouts"

NCAA swim stars Kate Douglass and Leon Marchand were not nominated for the 2023 "Best College Athlete" ESPY award for women's and men's sports respectively, despite their historic achievements and national-level records. The ESPY nominations are largely based on entertainment and fan vote, and tend to favor more popular college sports like football and basketball. This snub highlights the lack of recognition and understanding of swimming in the mainstream sports world.

via SwimSwam|
#espy-awards#kate-douglass#leon-marchand
NCAA Stars Kate Douglass and Caitlin Clark Shine, While LSU Women's Basketball Celebrate Championship Win.
sports3 years ago

NCAA Stars Kate Douglass and Caitlin Clark Shine, While LSU Women's Basketball Celebrate Championship Win.

University of Virginia swimmer Kate Douglass and University of Iowa basketball player Caitlin Clark are two of the top athletes in the NCAA. Douglass broke three NCAA records in three individual events and Clark swept all five national “player of the year” accolades in women’s basketball. Both athletes are highly versatile, but Clark has a bigger impact on her team. Clark beats Douglass in popularity and cultural impact, but Douglass is also transcending NCAA swimming in her own ways.

via SwimSwam|
#basketball#caitlin-clark#kate-douglass
"Highlights from the 2023 NCAA Division I Women's Swimming and Diving Championships"
sports3 years ago

"Highlights from the 2023 NCAA Division I Women's Swimming and Diving Championships"

The University of Virginia won their third consecutive NCAA Division I Women's Swimming and Diving Championship, breaking six NCAA records in the process. Virginia senior Kate Douglass won Swimmer of the Year after breaking NCAA, American, and U.S. Open records in the 200 IM, 100 fly, and 200 breast. LSU fifth year Maggie MacNeil also added a seventh NCAA record in the 50 free. Virginia head coach Todd DeSorbo was named Coach of the Year, and Hawaii's Mike Stephens was named New-Hires Coach of the Year. Stanford's Claire Curzan was named Freshman of the Year.

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#kate-douglass#maggie-macneil#ncaa
"Virginia Women's Swimming Dominates NCAA Championships, Texas Celebrates Podium Finish"
sports3 years ago

"Virginia Women's Swimming Dominates NCAA Championships, Texas Celebrates Podium Finish"

The University of Virginia women's swimming and diving team won their third consecutive NCAA Championship, scoring a total of 541.5 points and beating second-place finishers Texas by 127 points. The team won 11 out of 18 events and broke NCAA records in seven of them. Kate Douglass led the way with 60 points, winning three titles and breaking three individual NCAA records. Gretchen Walsh scored 57 points and won two titles, while Alex Walsh had a first, second, and third place finish.

via SwimSwam|
#alex-walsh#gretchen-walsh#kate-douglass
Record-breaking relays dominate Day 1 of NCAA Women's Swim Championships.
sports3 years ago

Record-breaking relays dominate Day 1 of NCAA Women's Swim Championships.

Virginia won both the 200 medley and 800 free relays at the 2023 NCAA Division I Women's Championships, with Alex Walsh posting the fastest rolling split in the 800 free relay and Kate Douglass swimming the second-fastest 50 free split of all-time in the 200 medley relay. Torri Huske had the fastest leadoff time in the 800 free relay, while Anna Elendt of Texas posted the top breast split in the 200 medley relay.

via SwimSwam|
#alex-walsh#kate-douglass#ncaa-championships