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Kate Douglass ties world record; Berkoff, Mathias set new records at trials

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 12:24 AM

Last updated Oct 30, 2026

Kate Douglass ties world record; Berkoff, Mathias set new records at trials
Summary

At the USA Swimming World Short Course Championships Trials in Westmont, Illinois, Kate Douglass tied the world record in the 50m freestyle on Thursday, clocking 22.83 seconds. She matched Gretchen Walsh's record from the last short course worlds in 2024. Katharine Berkoff and Van Mathias also made headlines by breaking world records in their respective events; Berkoff set a new mark in the 50m backstroke, and Mathias established a record for the 100m breaststroke. They qualified for the upcoming World Short Course Championships in Beijing, scheduled for December 1-6.

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  • •Douglass ties 50m freestyle world record during trials
  • •Berkoff breaks 50m backstroke record previously held by Regan Smith
  • •Mathias sets new fast time in 100m breaststroke
  • •All three athletes qualify for World Short Course Championships
  • •Championships take place in Beijing from December 1-6
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  • 12:24 AMYahoo Sports — Kate Douglass, Katharine Berkoff, Van Mathias swim world records at short course trials
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The USA Swimming World Short Course Championships Trials air live on Peacock and NBCSN through Saturday.

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