Regan Smith sets a world record in the 100 backstroke at the U.S. Olympic trials
Regan Smith has set a world record in the women's 100-meter backstroke at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials in Indianapolis
By Paul Newberry
Published - Jun 19, 2024, 01:10 AM ET
Last Updated - Jun 19, 2024, 01:10 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — This world record was five years in the making for Regan Smith.
What an up-and-down journey it's been.
Bouncing back from a close-but-no-Olympics call in her first race, Smith set a world record in the women's 100-meter backstroke at the U.S. swimming trials on Tuesday night.
The 22-year-old Minnesota native touched in 57.13 seconds, easily beating the mark of 57.33 set a year ago by Australia's Kaylee McKeown.
