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Kate Douglass sets new world record in 50m freestyle at Pan Pacs

NBCSports.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 7:17 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Kate Douglass sets new world record in 50m freestyle at Pan Pacs
Summary

Kate Douglass reclaimed the 50m freestyle world record during the preliminary heats at the Pan Pacific Championships in 2026. She had briefly lost the record to training partner Gretchen Walsh before regaining it and breaking it again in the evening final. The event took place on August 15. Douglass's performance comes amid a highly competitive swimming, showcasing her continued prowess in the pool as she looks ahead to future international competitions.

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  • •Douglass breaks the 50m freestyle world record at Pan Pacs.
  • •She reclaimed the title from Gretchen Walsh.
  • •The event occurred on August 15, 2026.
  • •Douglass broke her own record in the evening final.
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  • 7:17 PMNBCSports.com — Kate Douglass reclaims world record in 50m freestyle - NBC Sports
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Kate Douglass took back the 50m free world record from training partner Gretchen Walsh.

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