A new world record has been set in the women's 50-meter freestyle event. 49 seconds. This event took place at an outdoor pool in Irvine, California.

Douglass, a 24-year-old from New York, has lowered the world mark in this sprint race before. She initially set the record at a meet in Indianapolis, but it was later broken by teammate Gretchen Walsh. 55 seconds.

Further details about Kate Douglass and her achievement can be found through CBS4 Miami's source.