Australian Swimming Sensation Mollie O’Callaghan SHATTERS World Record in 200m Freestyle – Stuns Rivals with Unbelievable Time of 1:49.77
- Australian swimming ace Mollie O’Callaghan, 21, has broken the 200m freestyle world record with a blistering time of 1:49.77
- O’Callaghan’s stunning performance saw her finish a second faster than her personal best, leaving the crowd in awe
- The Queenslander’s incredible feat has solidified her position as one of the world’s top swimmers, with five Olympic gold medals and 11 long course world titles to her name
In a moment that will be etched in the memories of swimming fans forever, Mollie O’Callaghan shattered the 200m freestyle world record at the World Cup in Westmont, leaving the competition in her wake. The 21-year-old Australian sensation clocked an unbelievable time of 1:49.77, a second faster than her personal best and a full 0.23 seconds ahead of the previous record holder, Hong Kong’s Sioban Haughey.
As O’Callaghan turned to check the time, her jaw dropped in disbelief. She was visibly stunned, her eyes wide with wonder, as the crowd erupted in cheers. The commentary team was equally astounded, shouting “That is unbelievable! The first woman ever under 1.50!” as O’Callaghan touched the wall.
“I had a great support team behind me and I had to trust my gut at the end of the day,” O’Callaghan said, still trying to process her incredible achievement. Her words were laced with humility and gratitude, a testament to her dedication and perseverance.
The Australian swimming team had a stellar day, with Lani Pallister coming in second with a time of 1:52.06. In the 100m backstroke, Kaylee McKeown finished second in 55.04, behind US rival Regan Smith, who equalled her short-course world record with a time of 54.02sec.
O’Callaghan’s world record now sits alongside her impressive collection of five Olympic gold medals and 11 long course world titles. She is also the reigning Olympic gold medallist in the 200m freestyle, cementing her status as one of the world’s top swimmers.