American Regan Smith sets world record in 100-metre backstroke at U.S. Olympic trials
Regan Smith set a world record in the 100-meter backstroke at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials on Tuesday night. Smith touched in 57.13 seconds, easily beating the mark of 57.33 set a year ago by Australia's Kaylee McKeown.
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![Regan Smith reacts after winning the women's 100-metre backstroke finals on Tuesday at the US Swimming Olympic Trials in Indianapolis. A female swimmer is seen smiling in celebration with her hand on the wall of a pool.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7239189.1718758802!/cpImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/regan-smith-18062024.jpg)
Regan Smith set a world record in the 100-meter backstroke at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials on Tuesday night. Smith touched in 57.13 seconds, easily beating the mark of 57.33 set a year ago by Australia's Kaylee McKeown.