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Isabelle Stadden wins national title in 50m backstroke in Irvine

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Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Isabelle Stadden wins national title in 50m backstroke in Irvine
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Isabelle Stadden won the 50m backstroke at the Toyota USA Swimming National Championships in Irvine, California, clocking a time of 27.09 seconds. This performance makes her the second-fastest American in history for this event, trailing only Katharine Berkoff's record of 26.97 seconds. Stadden previously recorded personal bests in all backstroke distances in 2026, showing significant improvement. The championships are ongoing, providing opportunities for further competition before the upcoming major international meets.

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  • •Stadden’s winning time of 27.09 seconds is a personal best.
  • •She surpassed Regan Smith for the second-fastest American time.
  • •Stadden trains professionally at the University of Virginia.
  • •The national championships in Irvine continue through Saturday.
  • •Ilya Kharun won the men's 100m butterfly, setting a personal best.
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  • 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Isabelle Stadden wins 50m backstroke at swimming nationals, No. 2 American in history
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The Toyota USA Swimming National Championships continue through Saturday, live on Peacock and NBCSN.

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