Anastasia Gorbenko Sets All-Time Record in 100 Yard Individual Medley
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Israeli swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko set a new all-time record in the 100-yard individual medley with a time of 51.43 seconds at a U.S. collegiate event. Her performance broke the previous record held by American swimmer Kate Douglass. Although not an official world record due to pool length, Gorbenko also secured other wins and records in breaststroke events.
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- Anastasia Gorbenko set the fastest time ever in the 100-yard individual medley at 51.43 seconds.
- Gorbenko's record-breaking swim surpassed the previous best of 51.97 seconds set by Kate Douglass.
- The achievement is not an official world record as yard pools are not tracked by the international federation.
- Gorbenko also won the 200-yard breaststroke, setting a personal and league record.
- She competed in the College Swimming League, a new U.S. collegiate swimming competition.
Israeli swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko achieved a historic feat, setting the fastest time ever in the 100-yard individual medley during a collegiate league event in the United States. Competing for the University of Louisville, Gorbenko finished the race in 51.43 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 51.97 seconds set in 2023 by American swimmer Kate Douglass. Gorbenko's new record is 0.54 seconds faster than the previous best.
This remarkable performance places Gorbenko twice in the top ten all-time results for the event, holding both the first and fourth positions. Other swimmers, including Kate Douglass, Gretchen Walsh, and Bella Sims, also appear multiple times in the rankings. It is important to note that this achievement is not officially recognized as a world record because the international swimming federation does not maintain records for yard-based pools.
In addition to her record-breaking swim, Gorbenko had a highly successful meet. She won the 200-yard breaststroke, setting a personal best and a league record, and also won the 100-yard breaststroke. Furthermore, she was part of the Louisville relay team that finished fourth in the semifinals.
The College Swimming League (CSL) is a new league designed to increase the visibility of collegiate swimming in the U.S., featuring 12 top university teams competing in unique scoring and head-to-head matchups. The league's events are broadcast globally.
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