By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam
2026 U.S. Short Course World Championship Trials
October 28-31, 2026 Westmont, IL — FMC Natatorium SCM (25 Meters) Meet Central Selection Criteria Psych Sheets Live Results Live Stream Recaps Prelims: Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 Finals: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 Day 2 Prelims Heat SheetWOMEN’S 50 FREESTYLE – PRELIMS
World Record: 22.75, Gretchen Walsh (USA) – 2026 American Record: 22.75, Gretchen Walsh – 2026 U.S. Open Record: 22.75, Gretchen Walsh (USA) – 2026 Beijing ‘A’ Qualification Time: 24.33Finalists:
Kate Douglass (NYAC), 22.87 Gretchen Walsh (NYAC), 23.20 Liberty Clark (IU), 23.49 Camille Spink (TENN), 23.59 Caroline Larsen (UOFL), 23.70 Cadence Vincent (BAMA), 23.77 Torri Huske (NYAC), 24.00 Olivia Smoliga (TFA), 24.08Kate Douglass, racing her 2nd race within an hour, continued to show her versatility as one of the US’s top talents in between the lane lines, blasting a massive 22.87 in the 50 freestyle to move into the top two performers all-time, and delivered a performance that ranks in a tie for the 3rd fastest time in history.
Douglass surged to a lifetime best of 22.87 in prelims in Westmont, improving on her 22.94 from just two weeks ago at the UVA SCM Worlds Prep Meet, which had stood as the US Open Record for less than a day before Gretchen Walsh broke it, along with the American and World Records, in 22.75.
Entering this meet, Douglass ranked #3 all time, behind Walsh and Dutch swimmer Ranomi Kromowidjojo; this swim moved her into the top two, behind her friend and training partner Walsh.
Top Women’s 50 Free Performers All Time SCM:
Gretchen Walsh (USA) – 22.75 (2026) Kate Douglass (USA) – 22.87 (2026) Ranomi Kromowidjojo (NED) – 22.93 (2017) Sarah Sjostrom (SWE) – 23.00 (2017) Emma McKeon (AUS) – 23.04 (2024)Her time also ties her for the 3rd-fastest performance all time, behind Walsh’s 22.87 from the 2024 Short Course World Championships. Together, they own the top four times ever in the women’s 50 free.
Top Performances Women’s 50 Free SCM:
Gretchen Walsh (USA) – 22.75 (2026) Gretchen Walsh (USA) – 22.83 (2024) Gretchen Walsh (USA) / Kate Douglass (USA) – 22.87 (2024/2026) Tie Kate DouglassDouglass closed out her summer on the highest of highs, notching an earth-shaking long-course 50 free world record of 23.19 at the Pan Pacific Championships. Earlier that season, Walsh and Douglass had traded the 50 free record back and forth.
Whenever these two titans face off head-to-head, there are sure to be fireworks, and we will get that opportunity later this evening.
Read the full story on SwimSwam: Kate Douglass Rips 22.87 50 Free Prelims Swim, T-3rd Fastest Performance Ever, Moves to #2 Performer in History
Hence then, the article about kate douglass rips 22 87 50 free prelims swim t 3rd fastest performance ever moves to 2 performer in history was published today ( ) and is available on swimswam ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Kate Douglass Rips 22.87 50 Free Prelims Swim, T-3rd Fastest Performance Ever, Moves to 2 Performer in History )
Also on site :