Gretchen Walsh has broken the 50 meter freestyle world record, becoming the fastest female sprinter in the history of swimming.

Kate Douglass has broken the world record in the women's 50-meter freestyle at the Tyr Pro Swim Series meet in Indianapolis ...

The Latest on the Olympics ahead of the Rio Games (all times local to Rio de Janeiro): 10:40 p.m. Abbey Weitzeil is heading to the final as the fastest qualifier in the 50-meter freestyle at the U.S.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kate Douglass broke the world record in the women’s 50-meter freestyle at the TYR Pro Swim Series meet Friday night. Douglass won the final in 23.59 seconds, bettering the mark of ...