# Kate Douglass sets 50m freestyle world record twice in a single day

American swimmer Kate Douglass broke the 50m freestyle world record twice in one day, first in a heat and then in the final. Her achievement highlights her dominance in the event and sets a new benchmark ahead of major international competitions.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/15/kate-douglass-50m-freestyle-world-record-gretchen-walsh-pan-pacs) — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 03:08:35 GMT

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/16/pallister-ledecky-pan-pacific-swimming-championship-800m-free-douglass-50m-free-world-record?traffic_source=rss) — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:39:38 +0000