Regan Smith sets a new world record in the women's 100-meter backstroke at the 2024 World Cup in Incheon, South Korea. The 22-year-old American swimmer clocked an impressive 54.41 seconds, beating the previous record of 54.56 set by Australia's Kaylee McKeown. This achievement marks Smith's second gold medal in the event, following her win at the first leg of the World Cup in Shanghai.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/parasjan/2024/10/25/regan-smith--adds-a-new-world-record-in-100-meter-backstroke/