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.

American Regan Smith sets world record in 100-metre backstroke at U.S. Olympic trials
A female swimmer is seen smiling in celebration with her hand on the wall of a pool.

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.