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Kate Douglass Sets New World Record in 200m Breaststroke at Swimming World Cup

Douglass breaks her own record in Singapore, completing a sweep of gold medals and earning a $30,000 prize.

  • Kate Douglass clocked 2:12.72 in the 200m breaststroke, surpassing her previous world record set a week earlier in Incheon.
  • Her performance in Singapore secured her the triple crown, having won gold in all three World Cup stops: Shanghai, Incheon, and Singapore.
  • Douglass's new time places her in a unique category, being the only swimmer to complete the 200m breaststroke in under 2:13.
  • She earned a total of $30,000 in prize money for her victories and record-breaking performances across the event.
  • Douglass also won the 100m individual medley in Singapore, further showcasing her dominance in the competition.
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