Kate Douglass Sets 200m Breaststroke World Record

Kate Douglass, a former University of Virginia swimmer, has set a new world record in the short course 200m breaststroke, clocking in at 2:14.16 at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup in Incheon, South Korea. This accomplishment breaks the previous record of 2:14.57, held by Rebecca Soni since 2009, marking Douglass's first individual world record. Douglass's record-breaking performance follows her successful 2024 Paris Olympics, where she won two gold and two silver medals. Regan Smith also made headlines at the same event by breaking the 100m backstroke world record with a time of 54.41 seconds. The competition in Incheon is proving to be significant for American swimmers, as both Douglass and Smith achieved remarkable milestones. Douglass is currently leading the Women's World Cup rankings, showcasing her dominance in the sport.