Gretchen Walsh on First LCM Freestyle World Record: “I’m here”
Gretchen Walsh becomes the first swimmer to break the 50m freestyle world record in LCM suits—with a record-shattering time.
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The brief
The achievement surpasses the previous mark held by Kate Douglass, marking the first time the record has been broken in this event with the new suit technology. Outlets emphasize Walsh’s dominance in the event, with NBC Sports and ESPN highlighting her **American record** in the 50m butterfly alongside the freestyle milestone.
The record-breaking swim occurred at an unspecified meet, with no further details on competition format or field strength provided. Watch for potential follow-up records in other strokes, Walsh’s next training adjustments, and whether the LCM suit’s adoption accelerates further record-breaking in swimming.
Douglass’s response—or any reaction from the International Swimming Federation—could also shape the narrative moving forward.
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Quick answers
Did Gretchen Walsh break the record in a standard or LCM suit?
She broke the record in an **LCM (Long-Course Meter) suit**, a newer generation of high-performance swimwear.
Which previous swimmer’s record did she surpass?
She surpassed **Kate Douglass’s** 50m freestyle world record.
Has the International Swimming Federation commented on LCM suits?
Coverage does not yet specify any official response from the **International Swimming Federation** regarding the suits or the record.
Coverage (7)
- Gretchen Walsh swims second-fastest 50m butterfly in history, breaks American record NBC Sports · 5h ago
- Gretchen Walsh: "If I Could Choose Someone To Train With, I’d Probably Pick Sarah Sjostrom" SwimSwam · 5h ago
- Gretchen Walsh breaks Kate Douglass' 50 meter freestyle World Record Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- Gretchen Walsh breaks Kate Douglass' 50m freestyle world record ESPN · 5h ago
- Gretchen Walsh on First LCM Freestyle World Record: “I’m here” SwimSwam · 5h ago
- World Record 50 Free Swimming GazetteXtra · 6h ago
- Swimming world record lasts just nine days as Gretchen Walsh breaks 50 freestyle mark in Rome WOODTV.com · 6h ago
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