A new world record has been set in the women's 50-meter freestyle. Kate Douglass achieved this feat at the TYR Pro Swim Series meet. 59 seconds is now the mark to beat in this event.

61 seconds. Douglass's new record is a significant achievement, and further details about her win can be found through ValleyCentral sports news. For more information about Kate Douglass's record-breaking swim, readers can refer to the original report from ValleyCentral.