Kate Douglass Smashes World Record in Women’s 50m Freestyle at Pan Pacific Championships
Kate Douglass of the United States set a new world record in the women's 50-meter freestyle during the preliminary heats of the Pan Pacific Championships held in Irvine, California. She finished the race in 23.49 seconds, surpassing the previous record…
Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 15, 2026 —
Irvine, California – American swimmer Kate Douglass has set a new world record in the women’s 50-meter freestyle.
The record-breaking performance occurred during the preliminary heats of the Pan Pacific Championships, held in Irvine, California.
Douglass completed the 50-meter race in an astonishing 23.49 seconds. This time eclipses the previous world record of 23.55 seconds.
The Pan Pacific Championships is a major international swimming competition featuring athletes from countries bordering the Pacific Ocean.
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