Meder, Douglass, Smith Set Records at Shanghai World Cup

The 2024 Swimming World Cup in Shanghai showcased outstanding performances, with South African swimmer Rebecca Meder breaking her own South African record in the women's 200 IM, finishing at 2:07.42. Regan Smith set a new American record in the 100-meter backstroke with a time of 54.89 and also secured gold in the 200-meter butterfly. Additionally, Kate Douglass made waves by becoming the second woman ever to swim under 57 seconds in the 100 IM, finishing in 56.99, while also winning the 200 breaststroke. Leon Marchand continued his dominance with a medley victory, nearing Ryan Lochte's world record in the 200-meter race. Other notable performances included Mary-Sophie Harvey winning the 400 IM and Isaac Cooper excelling in the 50 backstroke. The competition highlighted the emergence of new records and fierce rivalries among top swimmers.