Kathleen Baker breaks 100m backstroke world record (video)
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www.nbcsports.comI don’t have live tool access right now to pull the very latest updates, but I can summarize where the world record stands and how to verify the newest result.
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As of late 2024 and into 2025, world records in backstroke have continued to be pushed in both long course (50m) and short course (25m) formats, with several athletes approaching or surpassing previous marks in different contexts (Olympic Trials, World Cups, and World Championships). For precise, up-to-the-minute confirmation of the current 100m backstroke world record, please check official sources such as World Aquatics (formerly FINA) and Omega Timing event results, or major outlets that publish rapid results after competitions.
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If you want, I can guide you to the exact pages to bookmark for the latest records:
- World Aquatics official news and records pages.
- Omega Timing live results pages from recent World Cup, World Championships, or Olympic trials.
- Reputable outlets like NBC Olympics, Olympics.com, and Swimming World Magazine for timely reports and race analyses.
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I can also help you set up a quick search or monitoring plan to receive alerts whenever a new world record is announced. Would you like me to provide a short checklist and suggested sources to track this going forward?